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Enzyme cellulase

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"Types of enzymes that can be used in cleaning products : Many classes of enzymes are known to improve the laundry process.

- Proteases act on soils and stains containing proteins. Examples are collar & cuff soil-lines, grass, blood. Proteases are enzymes that break down a long protein into smaller chains called peptides (a peptide is simply a short amino acid chain).

- Amylases remove starch-based soils and stains, e.g. sauces, ice-creams, gravy. Amylases break down starch chains into smaller sugar molecules.

- Lipases are effective in removing oil / greasy body and food stains.

- Cellulases provide general cleaning benefits, especially on dust and mud, and also work on garments made from cellulosic fibers, minimizing..."...

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