Biological enzymes are widely used in daily chemical and industrial cleaning products. They not only improve cleaning efficiency, but also bring environmental protection and health benefits.
1. Application of biological enzymes in daily chemical products
1. Detergents
Detergents have comprehensively improved in quality and performance thanks to biological enzymes. Enzyme preparations for detergents have also developed rapidly, driven by the popularity of enzyme-containing detergents and advances in biotechnology. By adding biological enzymes, detergents can more effectively break down and remove various stains on clothing and improve washing results.
Commonly used biological enzymes in detergents include:
- Alkaline protease: mainly used to remove protein stains such as blood and milk stains. It is currently one of the most widely used enzymes in detergents.
- Lipase: can break down a variety of animal and plant fats and oils, and is effective in removing oil and fat stains from clothing.
- Cellulase: can hydrolyze fine plant fibers under alkaline conditions, which helps to eliminate fiber wear during washing and wearing of clothing, while also protecting the color.
- Amylase: mainly used to hydrolyze stains on clothing caused by potatoes, chocolate, puffed food, etc.
With the development of technology, the trend of adding enzymes to detergents has evolved from a single enzyme to a multi-enzyme system. Compound enzyme preparations (such as the compatible use of four enzymes: alkaline phosphatase, alkaline lipase, alkaline cellulase and amylase) are becoming more and more popular in the market.
2. Dental care products
Biological enzymes are also widely used in dental care products such as toothpaste, tooth powder or mouthwash. The catalytic action of enzymes can increase the cleaning effect, reduce tartar and prevent the occurrence of dental caries. Enzymes that can be added to dental care products include protease, amylase, lipase, lysozyme, dextranase, etc. Among them, dextranase has a significant effect on preventing dental caries, while lysozyme can effectively treat dental caries, mouth ulcers, periodontitis, recurrent aphthous stomatitis and other diseases.
3. Skin care products and cosmetics
The use of biological enzymes in skin care products and cosmetics is also becoming increasingly widespread. The skin care effect can be effectively improved by adding superoxide dismutase (SOD), alkaline phosphatase, uricase and elastase. Lysozyme, which can hydrolyze the cell membrane of bacteria, can be used as an additive in products such as body lotions, shampoo and facial cleansers to inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria and reduce inflammation and swelling, in addition to its therapeutic effect. Coenzyme Q10 can improve human vitality and effectively prevent skin aging.
2. The application of biological enzymes in industrial cleaning products
Biological enzymes also play an important role in industrial cleaning. Enzyme-added cleaning solutions can effectively solve problems such as industrial filter blockage and improve cleaning efficiency. For example, trypsin and papain can be used to remove blockages in dairy filters; alpha-amylase and beta-glucanase are suitable for yeast and grain filters; and cellulase and pectinase can be used to clean filters for glucose and fruit juice.
In addition, enzymes are also used in cleaning agents for cleaning pipes, heat exchangers, solids or membrane coatings inside and outside storage tanks, and even in some systems with high content of insoluble solids, such as sewers, where enzyme preparations can also be used. These applications not only improve cleaning efficiency, but also reduce the use of chemical cleaning agents and reduce environmental pollution.
3. Advantages of biological enzymes
The wide application of biological enzymes in daily chemical and industrial cleaning products is mainly due to the following advantages:
- High efficiency: The catalytic efficiency of enzymes is very high, and they can quickly break down stains and dirt.
- Environmental friendliness: Enzymes can be naturally degraded, are environmentally friendly and do not pollute, reducing the use and discharge of chemical cleaning agents.
- Mildness: Enzymes are naturally skin-friendly, mild and non-irritating, and are suitable for use in various daily chemical products.
- Versatility: Different enzymes have different functional properties, and can be used to precisely clean different types of stains and dirt.
The application prospects of bioenzymes in daily chemical and industrial cleaning products are broad. With the continuous advancement of technology and the increasing demand for environmentally friendly, efficient, and gentle cleaning products, the application of bioenzymes will become more widespread and in-depth.
How buyers usually evaluate enzyme and food-processing ingredients
In enzyme and food-processing projects, the most useful decision frame is usually application fit plus process stability: which ingredient performs under the intended pH, temperature, time, and substrate conditions without creating a downstream quality or compliance problem.
- Define the processing target first: flavor, hydrolysis, texture, fermentation, cleaning, and bioprocess applications often need very different activity profiles.
- Check the real operating window: pH, temperature, residence time, and substrate type often matter more than a headline product claim.
- Review consistency and downstream impact: dosage, sensory influence, filtration, and shelf-life behavior can all affect the final commercial value.
- Use pilot validation: small production tests usually reveal the most useful differences in activity, efficiency, and process fit.
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- CHLUMIWE 3280: A strong wetting-agent reference for inks, coatings, and difficult substrate wetting.
- CHLUMIWE 3071: Useful when organosilicone wetting support is needed in a broad application screen.
FAQ for buyers and formulators
Why is a high-activity enzyme not automatically the best commercial choice?
Because the best enzyme is the one that performs reliably under the actual process conditions and gives the desired downstream result without creating new issues.
Should food and biotech ingredients be selected from data sheets alone?
It is usually safer to pair the specification review with a pilot or application test because real substrates and process windows can change the result a lot.
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| Compound Glucoamylase | 9032-08-0 |
| Pullulanase | 9075-68-7 |
| Xylanase | 37278-89-0 |
| Cellulase | 9012-54-8 |
| Naringinase | 9068-31-9 |
| β-Amylase | 9000-91-3 |
| Glucose oxidase | 9001-37-0 |
| alpha-Amylase | 9000-90-2 |
| Pectinase | 9032-75-1 |
| Peroxidase | 9003-99-0 |
| Lipase | 9001-62-1 |
| Catalase | 9001-05-2 |
| TANNASE | 9025-71-2 |
| Elastase | 39445-21-1 |
| Urease | 9002-13-5 |
| DEXTRANASE | 9025-70-1 |
| L-Lactic dehydrogenase | 9001-60-9 |
| Dehydrogenase malate | 9001-64-3 |
| Cholesterol oxidase | 9028-76-6 |