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Chitosan is a natural material found in crab shells of shellfish such as crabs that acts as a natural polsaccharide.
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- Who is Cascade EcoSolutions?
- What is chitosan (ky-toe-san)?
- Where did chitosan get its name?
- Is anything added to chitosan in the manufacturing process?
- Is ChitoVan™ fish safe?
- Is ChitoVan™ safe to work with?
- Is chitosan a new product without a scientific track record?
- Who makes ChitoVan™?
- How does ChitoVan™ Work?
- Why can’t I use the traditional chemical treatment agents?
Who is Cascade EcoSolutions?
We are an environmental research and development company creating eco-friendly solutions to water purification. We manufacture and sell natural treatment agents for a wide spectrum of environmental applications.
What is chitosan (kye-toe-san)?
Chitosan is a natural polysaccharide that is extracted from crab and shrimp shells left over after seafood processing.
Where did chitosan get its name?
Shell fish shells are made of a hard material called chitin. The name chitosan is derived from the word chitin.
Is anything added to chitosan in the manufacturing process?
Yes. A small amount of vinegar is added when producing ChitoVan™ liquid. The vinegar helps the chitosan to be more soluble in water. Milk acid is added for the same reason when producing the ChitoVan™ dry flake product.
Is ChitoVan™ fish safe?
Yes. At the application rates chitosan is used in the treatment of contaminated water there is no possibility that fish can be harmed.
Is ChitoVan™ safe to work with?
Yes. Treatment technicians will appreciate ChitoVan products because they do not cause chemical burns and they are non toxic.
Is chitosan a new product without a scientific track record?
No. Chitosan was isolated 30 years ago and has been studied and commercialized intensively ever since. It is used to treat drinking water, swimming pools, spas and aquariums; it is used in cosmetics, as a disinfectant, in wound healing, and is even used as a dietary suppliment.
Who makes ChitoVan?™
ChitoVan products are made by Cascade EcoSolutions, Inc.
How does ChitoVan™ work?
ChitoVan is a powerful cationic coagulant/flocculant that has the unique ability to bind contaminant particles together so that they can be filtered or gravity settled.
Why can’t I use the traditional chemical treatment agents?
Chlorine, polyacrilamides, aluminum and iron salts have worked miracles in industrial applications but they are too harsh when your discharge is direct to surface water. ChitoVan products are completely biodegradable and do not persist in the environment.
