Papain Extract
Papain Powder
- CAS
- 9001-73-4
- EC
- 232-627-2
- Sectors
- Food & Nutrition, Pharma & Healthcare, Personal Care & Cosmetics
Papain Extract (CAS 9001-73-4) is a cysteine protease enzyme obtained from unripe papaya fruit latex, supplied as a pale yellow powder that hydrolyzes peptide bonds in proteins, and it is used in meat tenderizing marinades, enzyme therapy for inflammation, cosmetic peels and contact lens cleaners.
Papain Extract
Applications
Employed in meat tenderizing marinades; in enzyme therapy for inflammation; in cosmetic peels for dead skin removal; in contact lens cleaners; and in textile sizing removal for fabric preparation.
Safety & Risks
Proteolytic action can cause skin erosion on prolonged contact; inhalation allergens for workers. Use enzyme inhibitors in emergencies; enclose operations to limit exposure per biotech standards.
Packaging
Boxed in 10 kg insulated plastic tubs with activity stabilizers. Freeze in enzyme preservation units with defrost cycles.