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Enzymes for recreational water

US5507952A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 13, 1995
Grant dateApr 16, 1996
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Expiry dateJul 13, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D3/38663
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An enzyme composition of matter is disclosed for reducing the amount of acylglycerol esters in water comprising a lipase enzyme, a non-ionic emulsifying agent, a water soluble organic acid preservative and a water soluble stabilizer. The lipase enzyme can be used in conjunction with other enzymes. The non-ionic emulsifying agent can comprise an alcohol ethoxylate, the water soluble organic acid preservative can comprise sorbic acid and the water soluble stabilizer can comprise glycerol. A method for treating water containing acylglycerol esters with the foregoing compositions is also disclosed.

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