Amylase
Synonyms
Malt diastase
Category
Special Surfactant
> Enzyme
Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 9000-92-4
EINECS: 232-567-7
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: N/A
Molecular Weight: N/A
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), white to yellow solid; (2), liquid.
Solubility soluble in water.
Stability stable.
Risk Solid form: irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system.
GHS label: 
Animal Toxicity
Table 1 Animal toxicity values
|
mouse intraperitoneal LD50 |
> 5000mg/kg[1] |
|
mouse oral LD50 |
> 15000mg/kg[1] |
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mouse subcutaneous LD50 |
> 10000mg/kg[1] |
|
mouse intravenous LDLo |
250mg/kg[1] |
|
rat intraperitoneal LD50 |
> 5000mg/kg[1] |
|
rat oral LD50 |
> 15000mg/kg[1] |
|
rat subcutaneous LD50 |
> 10000mg/kg[1] |
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent catalytic, cleansing abilities.
Note (1), A group of amylolytic enzymes, EC 3.2.1.X.
Synthesis
Preparation from maltose.
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
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Enzyme activity, U, ≥ |
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Test Methods
(1), Enzyme activity
GB/T 24401 alpha-Amylase preparation
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
|
Pb, mg/kg, ≤ |
5 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Pb
GB 5009.74 Food safety national standard -- Method for limit test of heavy metals in food additives
GB 5009.12 Food safety national standard -- Determination of lead in foods
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
GB 5009.11 Food safety national standard -- Determination of total arsenic and abio-arsenic in foods
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Product standards
(1), Chinese standards
(1a), GB/T 24401 alpha-Amylase preparation
4, Further explanation
(a), Used in cosmetics, should be test for harmful substances; or furtherly test for microorganisms.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as catalyst.
2, Personal care products
Conditioning agent in personal care products.
3, Household detergents
Use as cleansing agent.
4, Textile
Catalyst, cleansing agent in textile.
5, Food
Use as food additive.
Manufacturers
References
[1]: ChemIDplus. 9000-92-4, Amylase
Update: 20180815(1);