Appearance (Colour)
White to light yellow
Appearance (Form)
Free flowing powder
Solubility (Colour) 1% solution in 1% Acetic acid
Colourless to pale yellow
Loss on drying
max. 10%
Viscosity (20°C)
10 - 150 mPa.s
Deacetylated Degree
min. 90%
Not for medicinal use
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Application
Biocompatible, antibacterial and environmentally friendly polyelectrolyte with a variety of applications including water treatment, chromatography, additives for cosmetics, textile treatment for antimicrobial activity, novel fibers for textiles, photographic papers, biodegradable films, biomedical devices, and micro-capsule implants for controlled release in drug delivery.