Chitosan Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Deacetylated Chitin
Chitosan supplier in Malaysia for manufacturers and formulators selecting food, personal-care, agriculture, water-treatment or industrial grades. Chitosan is a deacetylated chitin polymer supplied as powder or flakes, with performance governed by its grade rather than by the product name alone.
Buyers commonly specify degree of deacetylation, viscosity or molecular-weight range, particle size and acid-solubility behaviour. Food and cosmetic applications also need their own quality controls, while technical processes may prioritise flocculation, adsorption or film-forming performance.
Chitosan is used in selected clarification and separation processes, personal-care formulations, coatings, bio-based films and agricultural inputs. Chitin, chitosan oligosaccharide and chitosan salts are not treated as interchangeable grades on this page.
Send the intended application, grade, target specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 9012-76-4
- Grade
- food, cosmetic, industrial
- Appearance
- off-white to pale cream powder or flakes
Chitosan grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food and nutraceutical grade chitosan | fine off-white powder | — | Ingredient and processing applications that specify a food-suitable chitosan grade with defined deacetylation, viscosity, particle size and microbiological controls. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Cosmetic grade chitosan | fine pale cream powder | — | Film-forming, conditioning and formulation work in personal-care systems where molecular weight, deacetylation and acid-solubility behaviour are part of the raw-material specification. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Industrial and water-treatment grade chitosan | powder or flakes | — | Flocculation, adsorption, coating and process applications selected by deacetylation, viscosity or molecular-weight range and particle size. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy chitosan from ChemTrade
Request a quote for chitosan
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | off-white to pale cream powder or flakes | — |
| Degree of deacetylation | target range confirmed against the required grade | — |
| Viscosity or molecular weight | grade-specific range selected for the application | — |
| Solubility behaviour | insoluble in neutral water; acid-solubility or dispersion confirmed per grade | — |
| Particle size | powder or flake distribution confirmed with the quotation | — |
Chitosan applications
Safety and handling
Keep sealed and dry, protected from moisture and contamination. Control dust during powder handling and follow the safety information for the quoted grade and application.
Common questions about chitosan
What is the difference between chitosan and chitin?
Chitosan is produced by deacetylating chitin and has different solubility and functional behaviour. A request for chitin should not be treated as a chitosan grade, so state the exact material named in the formulation or process specification.
Which chitosan specification matters most for grade selection?
Degree of deacetylation, molecular weight or viscosity, particle size and acid-solubility behaviour are common selection points. Their importance depends on whether the use is flocculation, coating, personal care, food processing or another application.
Does chitosan dissolve directly in water?
Chitosan is generally insoluble in neutral water and is commonly processed using a suitable dilute acidic system. Actual dissolution depends on the grade, concentration, deacetylation and process conditions, so confirm the intended preparation method before selecting a grade.
Does this page cover chitosan oligosaccharide or chitosan salts?
No. Chitosan oligosaccharide and salts such as chitosan hydrochloride are distinct derivatives with different specifications. Name the derivative explicitly if the application requires one of those materials.
What details are needed for a chitosan price enquiry?
Provide the application, required grade, deacetylation or viscosity target, particle size, quantity and delivery location. Include any testing, document and pack-format requirements for assessment with the quotation.