Chitopharm® / Chitosan

Chitosan, a derivative from Chitin, represents one of the few natural cationic polymer (polysaccharide). It is non-toxic and biodegradable. Chitosan is used frequently in dermatology, medical applications for wound healing, tissue engineering as well as drug delivery agent in pharmaceutical formulations.

Chitopharm® is a Chitosan grade which meets the strict requirements of the pharmaceutical and medical industry. Three types which vary in molecular weight and viscosity are available:
Chitopharm® L, Chitopharm® M, Chitopharm® S

Advantages of our Chitopharm®:

  • very low endotoxin values
  • low heavy metal content
  • consistent product quality
  • reliable supply
  • USP/NF monograph submitted
  • DMF-Type IV files available


For our Chitopharm® we have clinically proven different effects:

  • accelerates wound healing
  • acts as an antimicrobial agent
  • skin forming
  • skin moisturizing
  • anti-itching effects

Clinical data can be provided by Cognis.

Do you like to get further information about Chitopharm® (Chitosan)? Please download leaflet here.


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