Amylase (detergent): High activity alpha-amylase for digesting starch for cleaning and washing machines.

Applications: include: Cleaning, Washing, Fabrics & Textures.

Properties: Amylase (detergent) enzyme is used in detergents for laundry as well as automatic dishwashing. This enzyme facilitates the removal of starch containing stains, e.g. from pasta, potato, gravy, chocolate, and baby food. Dried-up starch is difficult to remove at medium to low temperatures, especially with detergents of modest alkalinity. It adheres to the surface of laundry and dishes, acting as a glue for other stain components. The enzyme hydrolyses starch into dextrins and sugars which are readily dissolved in the washing liquor. The enzyme is an alpha-amylase produced by submerged fermentation of a genetically modified Bacillus microorganism. 

Reaction:

Starch + H₂O → dextrins, maltotriose and maltose

• Activity: 240 KNU / g
• Certification: Non-Food grade, Detergent Grade. 
• Appearance & density: Brown liquid, 1.1–1.3 g / mL
• Total Protein: 5–10 % w/v
• Temperature range: 15–90°C
• pH range: 3.5–10.0
• Substrates: Starch, glycogen, amylase and amylopectin
• Products: Oligosaccharides, maltose, maltotriose, dextrins
• Typical product dosage: 1–2% w/w
• Storage: 12 months, store dark between 5–25°C