Product Data Sheet

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Valid from 2014-03-19

Termamyl®
120 L, Type L
In this product the key enzyme activity is provided by
endo-amylase that hydrolyzes (1,4)-alpha-D-glucosidic linkages in starch polysaccharides

PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS/PROPERTIES STORAGE CONDITION

Declared enzyme Alpha-amylase Packaging must be kept intact, dry, and away from sunlight. Please follow the
Declared activity 120 KNU-T/g recommendations and use the product before the best before date to avoid
the need for a higher dosage.
Color Yellow to light brown
Best before: You will find the best before date in the certificate of analysis or
Physical form Liquid
on the product label.
Approximate density (g/ml) 1.25
The product gives optimal performance if stored at 0–10 °C/32–50 °F and used
Viscosity (cps) 1-25
prior to the best-before date. If stored at max. 25 °C/77 °F, the product should
Color can vary from batch to batch. Color intensity is not an indication be used within 3 months after delivery.
of enzyme activity.
SAFETY AND HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
Enzymes are proteins. Inhalation of dust or aerosols may induce sensitization
Lower Limit Upper Limit Unit and may cause allergic reactions in sensitized individuals. Some enzymes may
Alpha-amylase unit KNU-T 120 /g irritate the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes upon prolonged contact. See
pH at 25C 5.5 7.0 the MSDS or Safety Manual for further information regarding safe handling
Total viable count - 50000 /g of the product and spills.
Coliform bacteria - 30 /g
COMPLIANCE
E.coli Not Detected /25 g
Salmonella Not Detected /25 g The product complies with the recommended purity specifications for
Heavy metals Max 30 mg/kg food-grade enzymes given by the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food
Lead Max 5 mg/kg Additives (JECFA) and the Food Chemical Codex (FCC), and with relevant
Arsenic Max 3 mg/kg Chinese food safety and product standards for food-grade enzymes.
Cadmium Max 0.5 mg/kg Kosher and Halal certificates are available from the Customer Center or sales
Mercury Max 0.5 mg/kg representative.

The enzyme analytical method is available from the Customer Center or sales CERTIFICATIONS
representative. Novozymes is a signatory to United Nations Global Compact, United Nations
Convention on Biological Diversity and report on our sustainability
COMPOSITION performance through Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). See all our
Ingredients Appr. % (w/w) commitments under sustainability on www.novozymes.com.

Water, CAS no. 7732-18-5 51.80

Sucrose, CAS no. 57-50-1 32
Sodium chloride, CAS no. 7647-14-5 14
Alpha-amylase, CAS no. 9000-90-2* 2
Potassium sorbate, CAS no. 24634-61-5 0.20

*Defined as enzyme conc. (dry matter basis)

GM STATUS FOOD SAFETY

This product is not a GMO. The product complies with FAO/WHO JECFA- and
Production organism Bacillus licheniformis FCC-recommended purity requirements regarding
mycotoxins.
The enzyme product is manufactured by fermentation of a micro organism that
is not present in the final product. The production organism is characterized as PACKAGING
self-cloned according to the EU definition.
The product is available in different types of packaging. Please contact the
sales representative for more information.

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