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ASA Spezialenzyme GmbH Amylase Thermo

ASA Spezialenzyme Amylase Thermo is for the cleavage of α-1,4-linkages in starch. Bacillus licheniformis is the origin. The application includes baker’s trade, brewery, saccharification of starch and treatment of textiles.

Functions: Desizing Agent, Enzyme

Chemical Family: Bacteria, Enzymes

Applicable Processes: Textile Desizing

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Industrial Additives Functions

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applicable Processes

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Brown liquid
Odor
Typical odour
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Activity (With Calcium, 100 ppm)min. 33000U/ml-
Activity (Without Calcium)min. 40000U/ml-

Technical Details & Test Data

Parameters of Reaction

pH

  • Optimum: 5.5 - 6.5
  • Active within 5.0 - 8.0

Temperature

  • Optimum: 85 - 90°C
  • Active within 60 – 105°C

The addition of calcium (Ca(OH)2, CaCl2) stabilizes the enzyme at temperatures higher 60°C. Concentration of calcium about 50 - 100 ppm are recommended.

Storage & Handling

Storage

Below 20°C, don’t freeze