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Quaternary Chitosan – (Shellfish)

  • Derived from shellfish chitosan, modified through the quaternization process

  • Water soluble in a wide pH range (acidic, neutral, and alkaline)

  • Strong antimicrobial & antibacterial properties

  • Food Grade: Safe for nutraceuticals, beverages & supplements

  • Industrial & Agricultural Grade: Effective in coatings, textiles, and crop protection

  • MOQ: 25 g sample (Free Shipping) | 1 kg (15% tariff + $125 FedEx shipping) | Bulk packs available. For larger orders, contact (steve@chitosanglobal.com)

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Price range: $45.00 through $205.00

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Quaternary Chitosan – (Shellfish)

  • Derived from shellfish chitosan, modified through the quaternization process

  • Water soluble in a wide pH range (acidic, neutral, and alkaline)

  • Strong antimicrobial & antibacterial properties

  • Food Grade: Safe for nutraceuticals, beverages & supplements

  • Industrial & Agricultural Grade: Effective in coatings, textiles, and crop protection

  • MOQ: 25 g sample (Free Shipping) | 1 kg (15% tariff + $125 FedEx shipping) | Bulk packs available. For larger orders, contact (steve@chitosanglobal.com)

Get COA

Price range: $45.00 through $205.00

Major Credit Cards Accepted

Need Help? Call Steve Nice

423-202-6145

Description

Quaternary Chitosan Supplier (Shellfish-Based) – Water-Soluble Antimicrobial Chitosan for Pharma, Cosmetics & Industrial Use

Still using standard chitosan that only works in acidic conditions?

That’s limiting your product performance.

Traditional chitosan:

  • loses effectiveness in neutral pH
  • has limited solubility
  • weak antimicrobial consistency

Quaternary Chitosan (QCS / Trimethyl Chitosan) solves this.

  • Fully water-soluble across wide pH
  • Strong antimicrobial activity
  • High-performance cationic polymer

Quaternary Chitosan (Shellfish Origin) is an advanced quaternized chitosan derivative produced through chemical modification (quaternization), resulting in a permanently charged cationic polymer.

This allows it to:

  • remain soluble in acidic, neutral, and alkaline conditions
  • deliver strong antimicrobial and antibacterial performance
  • enhance drug permeability and bioavailability

If you are searching for:

  • quaternary chitosan supplier
  • trimethyl chitosan bulk
  • antimicrobial chitosan polymer

This product is built for industrial, pharmaceutical, and formulation-driven buyers.

Key Benefits

  • Water-Soluble in Wide pH Range (1–14)
  • Strong Antimicrobial & Antibacterial Activity
  • Permanent Positive Charge (High Reactivity)
  • Enhanced Drug Delivery Performance
  • Excellent Film-Forming Ability
  • High Compatibility with Formulations

Ideal for high-performance applications where standard chitosan fails

Core Applications

Pharmaceutical Industry

  • drug delivery systems (oral, nasal, transdermal)
  • permeability enhancer for active compounds
  • nanoparticle-based delivery

QCS improves drug absorption and bioavailability

Explore chitosan drug delivery systems


Cosmetics & Personal Care

  • antimicrobial skincare formulations
  • hair care conditioning agents
  • preservative booster

Used as a cationic polymer for skin and hair formulations

Learn more about chitosan for cosmetics 


 Textile Industry

  • antimicrobial textile coatings
  • odor-resistant fabrics
  • antibacterial finishing

Provides long-lasting antimicrobial protection


 Industrial & Coatings

  • antimicrobial coatings
  • water treatment solutions
  • surface functionalization

 

Technical Specifications

Product Name: Quaternary Chitosan (QCS / TMC)
Source: Shellfish
Solubility: Water-soluble (wide pH range)
Type: Cationic polymer

Key Properties:

  • antimicrobial
  • antibacterial
  • film-forming
  • biocompatible

Functional Advantage:

  • permanent positive charge
  • enhanced permeability
  • strong interaction with negatively charged surfaces

QCS vs Regular Chitosan

Feature Quaternary Chitosan Regular Chitosan
Solubility All pH levels Acid only
Antimicrobial Power Strong Moderate
Drug Delivery Excellent Limited
Stability High Moderate
Industrial Use Advanced Basic

This is why industries prefer quaternized chitosan suppliers

Real Commercial Use Cases

  • Drug delivery enhancement in pharma products
  • Antimicrobial coatings for packaging
  • Cosmetic formulations (skin + hair care)
  • Textile antibacterial finishing
  • Industrial surface coatings

Bulk Supply & Pricing

Sample: 25g (Free Shipping)
Bulk Orders: 1 kg+ available
Industrial scale supply available

Bulk price per kg available on request

Contact: steve@chitosanglobal.com


Why Choose Us

  • High-purity quaternized chitosan
  • Consistent industrial-grade quality
  • Reliable global supply chain
  • Custom specifications available
  • Fast response for B2B buyers

We supply performance, not just material.


FAQ

What is quaternary chitosan used for?

Used in drug delivery, cosmetics, antimicrobial coatings, textiles, and industrial applications.


 Is quaternary chitosan better than normal chitosan?

Yes, it works in all pH conditions and provides stronger antimicrobial performance.


-Is it water soluble?

Yes, fully soluble across a wide pH range.


Can I order in bulk?

Yes, bulk and industrial supply available.

Upgrade to high-performance Quaternary Chitosan today

Stop using outdated chitosan that limits your product.

Perfect for pharma, cosmetic, and industrial applications.

Request bulk pricing now
Email: steve@chitosanglobal.com

Call:+1 423 202 6145

Additional information

Package

25g, 1kg

Grade

Industrial, Pharmaceutical

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