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Laccases with improved dyeing properties

US5948121A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 1998
Grant dateSep 7, 1999
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2800/86
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a permanent dyeing composition comprising a) above 0 to 1 mg enzyme protein per ml dyeing composition of microbial laccase, b) one or more dye precursor, and c) optionally one or more dye modifiers, the use of the dyeing composition for dyeing keratinous fibers, such as hair, fur, hide, and wool, and a method for permanent dyeing of keratinous fibers.

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