Our products can often replace chemicals or
processes that present safety or environmental issues. For example, enzymes
can:
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Replace acids in the starch processing industry and alkalis or oxidizing
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Brewing – Tea , coffee, herbal drinks
agents in fabric desizing;
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Reduce the use of sulfide in tanneries;
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Replace pumice stones for “stonewashing” jeans;
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Allow for more complete digestion of animal feed leading to less animal waste;
and
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Remove stains from fabrics. Clothes can be washed at lower temperatures, thus
saving energy. Enzymes can be used instead of chlorine bleach for removing
stains on cloth. The use of enzymes also allows the level of surfactants to be
reduced and permits the cleaning of clothes in the absence of phosphates.
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Enzymes also contribute to safer working conditions through elimination of
chemical treatments during production processes. For example, in starch, paper
and textile processing, less hazardous chemicals are required when enzymes are
used.
As our understanding of the function of enzymes has grown, our ability to
selectively apply these natural substances to productive uses has continued to
grow.
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