Chitosan

Agricultural Chitosan (5% Chitosan Hydrochloride) Natural Biofungicide and Plant Elicitor for Crop Protection Across UK & Europe

Technical Specifications

Chitosan (CAS No. 9012-76-4) is a natural cationic polysaccharide derived from crustacean shells, supplied as a specialized agricultural-grade 5% Chitosan Hydrochloride liquid solution or solid powder. As one of the few naturally occurring cationic polymers, it exhibits high aqueous reactivity, excellent film-forming properties, and functions as a potent biochemical elicitor that stimulates natural plant defence pathways rather than acting as a direct biocide.

Commercial Applications & Crop Protection

Extensively utilized in agricultural and horticultural crop production, Chitosan serves as an approved EU 'Basic Substance' organic biofungicide (regulations 1107/2009) and plant biostimulant. It is applied preventatively to promote abiotic stress resistance, activate systemic acquired resistance against pests and pathogens, and enhance the efficacy of co-applied agricultural chemicals and microbials for both conventional and organic growers.

Industrial Operations & Resource Documentation

Across specialized commercial and water treatment sectors, it is deployed as an organic flocculent and biopolymer colloid. Distributed across the UK, Ireland, and Europe in flexible packaging formats ranging from 1L bottles and 20L/200L drums to 1000L IBCs, 25kg bags, and bulk loads. Users can access resource documentation via the following:

Download Technical Data Sheet for Chitosan
Download Safety Data Sheet for Chitosan Solution
Download Approved Application Protocols for Chitosan.

Key Features & Packaging

• Natural cationic carbohydrate biopolymer derived from crustacean shell extracts.
• Certified EU 'Basic Substance' organic biofungicide and plant defence elicitor.
• Enhances crop stress resistance and improves co-applied microbial efficacy.
• Agricultural grade 5% Chitosan Hydrochloride formulation optimized for horticulture.
• Comprehensive packaging from 1L bottles to 1000L IBCs and bulk loads with European distribution.