Genencor introduces superior new protease for the dishwashing industry
Genecor, a division of Danisco A/S, has launched a new protease for the auto dish detergent industry, called Excellase. The product enables auto dish detergent manufacturers to develop formulations with superior cleaning performance on protein-based soils within a broad range of temperatures (45-65°C).
Building further on Genencor's innovative strength in the area of developing high-performance products for the auto dish industry, Excellase brings essential benefits to today's detergent manufacturers:
* Outstanding cleaning performance on protein-based IKW soils and excellent removal of tough protein stains, (IKW is a test standard of the German Cosmetic, Toiletry, Perfumery & Detergent Association - Industrieverband Körperpflege- und Waschmittel e.V.)
* Improved cleaning performance in non-phosphate auto dish detergents
* Better performance at standard and lower temperatures
* Concentration and formulation flexibility
* Excellent storage stability
Protein-based soils such as minced meat, crème brûlée, and egg yolk are often hard to remove. Excellase outperforms currently available auto dish proteases on these types of soils, both in a phosphate and non-phosphate environment.
"We are very excited to bring this product to the dish detergent market", says Floris Luger, vice president and business unit manager of Genencor's Fabric & Household Care department. "Consumers increasingly demand better cleaning results, more convenience and reduced environmental impact. We see Excellase as an important offer to our customers to respond even better to these consumer needs. It is our intent to continue to bring added value enzyme solutions to the detergents industry which will allow for improved sustainability."
Genencor, a division of Danisco A/S, is a leader in the industrial biotechnology sector. In more than 40 countries, Genencor's 1,500 employees develop and market innovative enzymes and biobased solutions to improve the performance and reduce the environmental impact of a wide variety of industries, from laundry detergents to transportation fuels. Genencor als develops and produces enzymes for the food, beverage and animal nutrition industries, which are sold under the Danisco brand. In partnership with our customers, technology leaders and other stakeholders, Genencor's cutting-edge biotech platform provides competitive and sustainable solutions to the world, positioning Genencor as one of the leaders in the emerging biobased economy.
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12th June 2008