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Alkanolamine formate stabilization complexes: BASFRecent Research Landscape

Protease-driven degradation of lipases in liquid detergents leads to rapid loss of cleaning efficacy during storage. These formulations utilize specific alkanolamine formate salts to reversibly inhibit proteolytic activity and maintain enzymatic shelf-life.

What technical problems is BASF addressing in Alkanolamine formate stabilization complexes?

Starch hydrolysis rate limitations

(11)evidences

Premature inactivation of amylase and lipase by proteases in liquid formulations. Preventing this loss of activity ensures consistent cleaning performance over time.

Enzymatic activity loss during storage

(8)evidences

Hydrolases like alpha-amylase are prone to unfolding or autoproteolysis in liquid states. Preventing this loss of catalytic activity ensures product shelf-life and efficacy.

Phosphate bioavailability deficiency

(3)evidences

Phytase enzymes frequently denature or lose catalytic activity during high-temperature industrial processing or pelleting. Enhancing thermal resilience ensures consistent phosphorus bioavailability in animal feed applications.

Enzymatic thermal instability

(3)evidences

Mannanases undergo rapid denaturation and loss of catalytic activity when exposed to high pH environments. Preventing this degradation ensures consistent cleaning performance in diverse liquid detergent formulations.