Methods for killing or inhibiting microbial cells, for inhibiting microorganisms present in laundry, for preserving a cosmetic product and for cleaning, disinfecting or inhibiting microbial growth on a hard surface, detergent and enzymatic antimicrobial compositions, and use of a composition.

摘要

The present invention relates to an enzymatic composition capable of killing or inhibiting microbial cells or micro-organisms, e.g. in laundry, on hard surfaces, in water systems, on skin, on teeth or on mucous membranes, comprising a phenoloxidizing enzyme system and an enhancing agent of formula (I). The present invention also relates to the use of said enzymatic composition for preserving food products, cosmetics, paints, coatings, etc.