Hydroxypropyl Chitosan is a type of Chitosan derivative with good water-soluble property modified from a Chitosan. The aqueous solution of hydroxypropyl Chitosan is neutral and this Chitosan has good emulsifying, antibacterial, hygroscopic, moisturizing and bacteriostatic properties and good surface activity, etc. It is mainly used as a cosmetic moisturizer, especially in lotions. Hydroxypropyl Chitosan can also be used as delivery agent for sustained drug release, preservative for fruit and vegetable, flocculating agent for sewage treatment, and papermaking additive.

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Application Area:
1. Used in cosmetics, moisturizing lotion, shampoo, facial cleanser, mousse, shower gel, hand sanitizer and perfumed soap.
2. Used for preservation of food, fruits and vegetables, sustained drug release, moisture of agricultural and forestry soil, and sewage treatment in environmental protection as well as other fields.