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All enzyme classes are readily biodegradable. Degradation products are primarily peptides and amino acids, then carbon dioxide and water which cause no harm to nature [1]. OECD ready biodegradability tests have been conducted on lipases, cellulases and amylase with results (92 to 99% DOC removal) that surpass the OECD threshold limit of 70% DOC removal [2].


 


[1] Enzymes REACH Consortium (2010). Data waiving argumentation for technical enzymes.


[2] Bergman,A. and Broadmeadow,A. (1997) An overview of the safety evaluation of the Thermomyces lanuginosus xylanase enzyme (SP 628) and the Aspergillus aculeatus xylanase enzyme (SP 578). Food additives and contaminants 14, 389-398

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