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Bleaching enzymes

US6218350A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 1998
Grant dateApr 17, 2001
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Expiry dateJun 15, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D3/38654
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

There is provided a bleaching enzyme capable of generating a bleaching chemical and having a high binding affinity for stains present on fabrics. Furthermore, there is provided an enzymatic bleaching composition comprising the bleaching enzyme and a surfactant and a process for bleaching stains present of fabrics.

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