Type: Polysaccharide of glucose (α-1,4 and α-1,6 linkages) Source: Oyster or mussel CAS: 9005-79-2 EC No.: 232-683-8 Physical State: White to off-white powder Solubility: Soluble in water to opalescent solution

Purity: ≥ 95% (by enzymatic assay) Appearance: White to off-white powder Identification (Iodine test): Red-brown color Loss on Drying: ≤ 10.0% Ash Content: ≤ 2.0% Protein Content: ≤ 0.5% Heavy Metals (as Pb): ≤ 20 ppm Molecular Weight: 1-5 million Da Branching: 7-10% α-1,6 linkages Solubility: ≥ 95% soluble in water