Enzymes in action Enzymes mark their presence right from the evolution of life on Earth.

. They are used in industry to benefit different industrial processes by caring for Mother Nature.

Chembond Chemicals Limited

Textile industry is one amongst few industries, which quickly accepted the dynamic changes happening in the field of biotechnology. The word Enzyme derived from Greek word Enzymos which means in the cell or ferments. Enzymes are globular protein complex composed of 200-900 different amino acids linked to each other by peptide bonds. They derived from chemical reactions in the cells of living organisms. Enzymes are biocatalyst, which alters the course of chemicals reaction: 1. Operating conditions of enzyme during reaction are mild 2. They are very specific in action 3. They alter the reaction route 4. Energy required to carry out the reaction is less 5. They are not consumed in reaction 6. Residual enzymes does not interfere in next reaction still it is advisable to deactivate or denature the enzymes At Chembond, we promote following enzymes for different textile application: 1. Amylases 2. Catalases 3. Cellulases Amylases: Amylase is the enzyme, which is used in desizing process. Desizing is size removal process. Sizing is inevitable for cotton warp yarns to give sufficient strength such that it can withstand the friction and abrasion during weaving process.

Conventional desizing process like rot steeping, oxidative, reductive & acid desizing does affect strength of cotton yarn.

- Amylase based desizing enzymes works on starch and similar form of sizes on cotton fabrics. It degrades the starch by hydrolyzing -1, 4 glucosidic bonds into shorter water soluble & dispersible parts or fragments (e.g. maltose, dextrin). The beauty of reaction is amylase does not affect the fibre portion hence there is no strength loss. Efficient desizing by enzymes ensures better pretreatment leads to even dyeing and soft hand property to finished goods. We offer following concentrated products: 1. Kem Desize LT A low temperature enzymatic powder form formulated product Dosage: Exhaust: 0.5-1.0% o.w.f Padding: 5-10 gpl It works 20-40 C at pH of 6-7 Suitable for garments, batch & pad-batch operations 2. Kem Desize MT A medium temperature enzymatic formulated product Dosage: Exhaust: 0.5-1.0% o.w.f Padding: 5-10 gpl It works at 35-60 C at pH of 6-7

Chembond Chemicals Limited

Suitable for garments, batch & pad-batch operations 3. Kem Desize HT A high temperature enzymatic formulated product Dosage Exhaust: 0.5-1.0% o.w.f Padding: 5-10 gpl It works at 70-95 C at pH of 6-7 Suitable for batch & Pad-steam operations Pretreatment of cotton consist of two important cleaning operations Scouring & bleaching. During Scouring, operation natural and added impurities are removed to make cotton absorbent. Bleaching operation helps to get rid unwanted kitties (natural coloring matter) & imparts whiteness to the fabric. Majority of bleaching operations are carried out with hydrogen peroxide. It is very essential to remove residual peroxide as in next subsequent dyeing operation chromophoric group of dyestuff may be damaged. It may lead to uneven dyeing or dull shade. Catalase 2H2O2 2 H2O + O2

Dosage Exhaust: 0.4-0.5% Works at 50-55 C at pH of 6.58.0 Suitable for all type of machines 2. Kem CAT 150: A concentrated catalase based product for peroxide scavenger Dosage

Exhaust: 0.8-1.0% Works at 50-55 C at pH of 6.58.0 Suitable for all type of machines Cellulase an enzyme for Biofinishing. The term bio finishing is self-explanatory. Bio-finishing process consists of treatment where hand property of fabric or garment is modified and appearance of fabric is altered.

Catalase based peroxide scavenger works on peroxide and break down this into water & oxygen. Both reaction products are having eco acceptance. It avoids use of chemical based reducing agent & high temperature processing requirement. We offer product: following concentrated

1. Kem CAT 300: A concentrated catalase based product for peroxide scavenger

Chembond Chemicals Limited

Cellulase based enzymes works on Cellulose. It degrades the cellulose by hydrolyzing -1, 4 glucosidic bonds into shorter dispersible parts or fragments (hydrolyses cellobiose to glucose). There are two type of cellulases used in textiles. Exo-cellulase, which attack cellulosic chain at the end, & Endocellulase, which are able to attack cellulose at any place randomly. Bio polishing: Fuzz & pill removal: Fuzz and pills are seen on fabric made up of natural fibres. This fuzz and pills hampers the appearance of the fabric. Cellulase based products removes this fuzz and gives very clear appearance to fabric. This process is preferred in knits wet processing. Bio polishing results clean surface, better hand property & gives brightness to the fabric. Stone wash effect/ Worn out look effect In traditional stone washing, denim is faded by abrasion action of lightweight pumice stones on the garment surface. It helps to remove indigo dye from the surface. During this process, denim garments are damaged. Cellulase based enzymes makes this process more processors friendly as: 1. Enzyme required in less quantity 2. No fabric damage 3. Less wear of machines Denim yarn is ring dyed i.e. presence of indigo dyestuff is on surface of the yarn. As cellulase acts on yarn surface it partially hydrolyses the surface of the fibre. It results in removal of indigo

dye present on the surface creates light area. This action is bio fading. It helps to give worn out look or stone wash look to denim. We offer products: following concentrated

1. Kem Pol 35 Acid cellulase for bio polishing & bio fading Dosage Exhaust: 0.8-1.0% o.w.f 3-4 gms o.w.g It acts at 50-52 C at pH of 4.85.2 Suitable for soft flow & garment dyeing machine 2. Kem Pol 50 Acid cellulase for bio polishing & bio fading Dosage Exhaust: 0.5-0.8% o.w.f 2-3 gms o.w.g It acts at 50-52 C at pH of 4.85.2 Suitable for soft flow & garment dyeing machine 3. Kem Pol MEP Acid cellulase for bio fading Dosage Exhaust: 0.5-0.8% o.w.f 2-3 gms o.w.g It acts at 50-52 C at pH of 4.85.2 Suitable for soft flow & garment dyeing machine

Chembond Chemicals Limited

4. Kem Pol NC 10 Neutral cellulase for bio polishing & bio fading Dosage Exhaust: 0.8-1.0% o.w.f 3-4 gms o.w.g It acts at 50-52 C at pH of 6.57.0 Suitable for soft flow & garment dyeing machines

5. Kem Pol MIX Concentrated neutral cellulase for bio polishing & bio fading Dosage Exhaust: 0.5-0.7% o.w.f 2-3 gms o.w.g It acts at 50-52 C at pH of 6.57.0 Suitable for soft flow & garment dyeing machines

Chembond Chemicals Limited

Chembond Chemical Limited Head office: Chembond Centre. EL-71, MIDC, Mahape, Navi Mumbai 400 701 Contact: 022-27618799/66143300 www.chembondindia.com info@chembondindia.com

Chembond Chemicals Limited Plant Addresses: Plant - I Plot No. E 6/3, MIDC, Tarapur Dist. Thane Contact: 02525-272615/ 260802 Plant-II Plot No. E 6/4, MIDC, Tarapur Dist. Thane Contact: 02525-272615/ 260802

Chembond Chemicals Limited