Genencor Introduces World-Class Enzyme for Hydrogen Peroxide Elimination in Textile Processing PALO ALTO, Calif., June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Genencor International, Inc., announced today the availability of an innovative product for the textile processing industry, which offers manufacturers greater flexibility and more efficient processing during the hydrogen peroxide elimination step. OXY-GONE(R) T400 catalase is a highly robust, thermostable liquid enzyme that is active in a wide range of temperatures and pH values, and is least susceptible to hydrogen peroxide. The product is easy to formulate, shows great stability, and provides significant flexibility during the hydrogen peroxide elimination step. In laboratory tests, OXY-GONE(R) T400 catalase has shown superior storage stability and the highest hydrogen peroxide tolerance among competitive products available on the market today. It also can be effectively used in a broad temperature range of 30 degrees -70 degrees Celsius. OXY-GONE(R) T400 catalase is a fast, reliable, and an effective tool for hydrogen peroxide elimination without affecting the shade of dyestuffs. Moreover, catalases offer additional advantages including biodegradability, not damaging fabric and reducing the amount of time, water and energy needed during processing. "This high-performance product further demonstrates our commitment to the textile processing industry," said Aryan Moelker, vice president for Textiles and Market Development at Genencor. "We continue to invest in the development of world-class, highly efficient enzymes with improved features, which provide the solutions that our textiles customers need. With OXY-GONE(R) T400, textile manufacturers now no longer need to worry about cool-down, the hydrogen peroxide concentration in the bath, or the right amount of enzymes needed." To find out more about OXY-GONE(R) T400 catalase, please visit our website at http://www.genencor.com/ or contact your Genencor representative. About Genencor Genencor International, a Danisco company, is a leading industrial biotechnology company that develops innovative enzymes and bioproducts to improve the performance and reduce the environmental impact of the cleaning, textiles, fuels and chemicals industries. DATASOURCE: Genencor International, Inc. CONTACT: Ana Maria Bravo-Angel: +31-71-5686168, for Genencor International, Inc. Web site: http://www.genencor.com/

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