Moisture support
Explore COS in humectant and moisture-retention systems for skin-conditioning formulations.
PERSONAL CARE · COSMETIC-GRADE COS
Cosmetic-Grade
Cosmetic-Grade
Chitooligosaccharide
A water-soluble marine-derived ingredient for skincare and personal-care formulation development.
We supply cosmetic-grade COS with a defined molecular-weight profile and product-specific quality data. Explore it as a functional ingredient for creams, lotions, serums and daily-care formulations.
COS content ≥90% · Molecular weight ≤1,600 Da · Light yellow powderA MARINE-DERIVED FUNCTIONAL INGREDIENT
Build thoughtful formulations with COS.
Chitooligosaccharide (COS) is a low-molecular-weight ingredient derived from chitin. Supplier materials describe this grade as produced through enzymatic hydrolysis and membrane separation, yielding a water-soluble powder for cosmetic and daily-care product development.
Its molecular structure and film-forming behavior make COS an ingredient of interest for moisturization, skin-conditioning and protective-film concepts. We work with formulators to review the product specification, formulation fit and technical documentation for each project.
FORMULATION FUNCTIONALITY
A versatile ingredient for personal care.
Explore functional roles that can be evaluated in the context of the complete formulation and intended product.
Film formation
Its film-forming properties can support protective-film concepts in topical product systems.
Skin conditioning
Evaluate COS as a conditioning ingredient in products designed for a smooth, comfortable skin feel.
Bioactive research
Antioxidant and antimicrobial properties are active areas of ingredient research; performance depends on the formulation and test conditions.
PERSONAL-CARE APPLICATIONS
From skincare to daily care.
Our cosmetic-grade COS can be evaluated across leave-on and rinse-off product concepts.
Creams, lotions & serums
Explore COS in moisturizers, facial creams, lotions and serum systems where water solubility and skin-conditioning functionality are relevant.
Toothpaste & mouthwash
Evaluate COS in toothpaste and mouth-rinse concepts, subject to product formulation, ingredient grade and target-market requirements.
Shampoo & daily-care products
Consider COS in shampoo, hand wash and other cleansing formulations. Compatibility and performance should be confirmed in the finished formula.
OUR COSMETIC-GRADE COS
Defined through process and quality parameters.
We use chitin sourced from deep-sea snow crab and apply enzymatic hydrolysis followed by membrane separation to produce low-molecular-weight COS. The process is designed to deliver a water-soluble ingredient with a clear, measurable product profile.
Each lot is evaluated against product specifications, including COS content, moisture, ash, pH, insoluble matter and microbiological criteria. Request the current batch COA and supporting technical documents for your review.
≥90%Chitooligosaccharide content
≤1,600 DaMaximum molecular weight
EnzymaticHydrolysis process
MembraneSeparation technology
COSMETIC-GRADE PRODUCT DATA
Quality specifications.
The parameters below reflect the product specification provided for this grade. Confirm the current specification and batch COA with our team.
| Appearance | Light yellow powder |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | ≤1,600 Da |
| Chitooligosaccharide content | ≥90% |
| Moisture | ≤10.0% |
| Ash | ≤1.0% |
| Water-insoluble matter | ≤0.5% |
| pH | 5.0–7.0 |
| Arsenic | ≤0.5 ppm |
| Total bacterial count | n=5, c=2, m=10⁴, M=10⁵ CFU/g |
| Pathogenic bacteria | Not detected |
Cosmetic ingredient naming, permitted use, safety assessment, labelling and claims vary by destination market and finished-product category. We provide ingredient specifications and available technical documents to support your evaluation; final formula validation and regulatory review should be completed for the intended market.
Explore the scientific background.
Published research has investigated chitooligosaccharides and related chitosan materials in cosmetic and skin-care contexts. Study results depend on molecular weight, material type, concentration and formulation design.
LET'S TALK PERSONAL CARE
Develop your next formulation with COS.
Tell us about your product type, target market and technical requirements. We’ll share the cosmetic-grade specification and available product documents.
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