Alcalase is a liquid enzyme preparation containing a protease suitable for use in high temperature, moderate pH, detergent products.
SOURCE
Alcalase is produced by submerged fermentation of a selected strain of Bacillus licheniformis. The enzyme protein is separated and purified from the production organism.
USES
Alcalase is used in detergent formulations to remove protein-based stains, e.g., grass, blood, mucous, faeces and various foods such as egg and gravy.
ACTIVITY
Alcalase is an endo-protease of the serine type. It has a very broad substrate specificity. In other words, it can hydrolyse most peptide bonds within a protein molecule. Peptides are formed which are either dissolved or dispersed in the washing water.
Alcalase is active between pH 6.5 and 8.5. It functions between 45 and 65 °C with maximum activity at about 60 °C, above which the activity falls rapidly.
Some foods, e.g., eggs, potatoes and blood plasma, contain protease inhibitors that may inhibit Alcalase activity. Alcalase is gentler on wool and silk than other proteases.
STORAGE
Alcalase should be stored at 3-5 °C.
PROTEASE (Alcalase)
Alcalase ..... 100 mL ..... £11.50 (GBP)
ORDERING
All of the prices on this page are in GBP and do not include Value Added Tax (VAT). This tax applies within the European Union only. Postage and handling must also be paid on orders from outside the United Kingdom. Details of how to order are given on the price list and on the Ordering web page.
PLEASE NOTE
For legal reasons, we cannot accept orders by eMail. We are also unable to supply this enzyme product to addresses in the United States of America.
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