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Hypochlorite stable protease from bacillus SP., DSM 8473

US5856167A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 14, 1996
Grant dateJan 5, 1999
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N9/54
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A protease obtained from Bacillus sp., DSM 8473, is disclosed which has improved hypochlorite stability as compared to other known proteases. The protease is suitable as a detergent additive and may be used singly or combined with other know enzymes in detergent compositions. A process for washing soiled fabric with detergent compositions containing the hypochlorite stable protease is also disclosed.

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