Chitopharm™ M
Chitopharm™ M is an all-rounder, perfectly balanced for applications that need a protective polymer but without cutting back on flexibility. An advanced solution for your versatile care applications. This average molecular weight chitosan gives you many options.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
- Solid
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Chitopharm
- Functions
Controlled Release Agent, Encapsulant, Film Former
- Dosage Form
- Creams, Spray
- Creams
- Spray
- Labeling Claims
Antioxidants-free, Preservative-free, Solvent-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Antioxidants-free; Preservative-free; Solvent-free; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Ingredient Origin
- Marine Origin, Natural Origin
- Marine Origin
- Natural Origin
- Grade
- Pharma Grade
- Markets
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Personal Care
- Appearance
off white to light pinkish - almost odorless granular powder
- Shelf LIfe
- 4 Years
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
- Benefit Claims
- Film Forming
- Healing
- Low Viscosity
- Usage Procedure
In order to obtain a clear, aqueous solution as starting material, a defined amount of acid must be added. For a solution, e.g. for a 1% solution, per 2 grams of Chitosan, 0.05 mol of acid is needed. It is recommended to only use hydrochloric, glycolic, benzoic, acetic or lactic acid, but citric or tartaric acid is not suitable to use. It is recommended to produce the solution at room temperature or slightly elevated temperature (up to 35⁰C) by using the following procedure: add water to CHITOPHARM™ M and stir it briefly to obtain a dispersion. Then the acid solution (e.g. pre-dissolved glycolic acid in a small amount of water) should be added at once. Stir the mixture gently until it becomes a clear solution (within 30-60 min). The pH of the resulting solution must be adjusted to pH 4 to 5. The final formulation pH must be less than 6.0. Depending on the intended application, it is recommended to filter the solution before it is incorporated into the product. CHITOPHARM™ M is not compatible with anionic compounds.
Technical data
Table 1 of 3
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Aerobic Microbial | 100 | cfu/g | USP/NF 61 |
| Total Combined Molds And Yeast Count | 10 | cfu/g | USP/NF 61 |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | max. 1 | cfu/g | USP/NF 61 |
| Staphylococcus aureus | max. 1 | cfu/g | USP/NF 61 |
| Escherichia coli | Absent | cfu/100ml | Ph.Eur. 5.1.4 |
Table 2 of 3
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Content | 0.5 | ppm | USP/NF 730 |
| Mercury Content | 0.2 | ppm | USP/NF 730 |
| Chromium Content | 1 | ppm | USP/NF 730 |
| Nickel Content | 1 | ppm | USP/NF 730 |
| Cadmium Content | 0.2 | ppm | USP/NF 730 |
| Arsenic Content | 0.5 | ppm | USP/NF 730 |
| Iron Content | 10 | ppm | USP/NF 730 |
Table 3 of 3
9 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identification A | Corresponds | — | USP/NF 197K |
| Identification B | Corresponds | — | USP/NF |
| Apparent Viscosity | 150 - 1000 | cPs | Intern |
| Apparent Molecular Weight | max. 350 | kDa | USP monograph <chitosan> |
| Degree of Deacetylation | 70 - 95 | % | USP monograph <chitosan> |
| Sulfated Ash | 1 | % | USP/NF 281 |
| Loss on Drying (at 105°C) | 5 | % | USP/NF 731 |
| Protein Content | 0.2 | % | USP monograph <chitosan> modified |
| Endotoxin Content | 300 | IU/g | USP/NF 85 |
