ε-Polylysine

Chemical Description

• ε-polylysine is a kind of polypeptide with an antibacterial effect, which can be decomposed into lysine in the human body.
• Lysine is one of the 8 kinds of essential amino acids in the human body, and it is also allowed in the food in the world.
• ε-polylysine is a nutritional antibacterial agent with higher safety than other chemical preservatives.
• It has a broad spectrum of inhibition.ε-polylysine not only inhibits micrococcus of G+ with high heat resistance but also has an excellent antibacterial effect against Escherichia coli and Salmonella, which are not easily inhibited by other natural preservatives such as Nisin.
• ε-Polylysine is a light-yellow powder with strong hygroscopicity and a slightly bitter taste.
• It is a linear polymer of lysine.
• It is not affected by pH; it is heat-stable(120°C, 20min), and it can inhibit heat-resistant bacteria, so it can be heat-treated after adding.
• ε-polylysine can be used to improve the shelf life of baked goods, meat products, beverages, cosmetics, and sauces.
• It can be used in a water solution, or powder can be added directly.
• Compatible with the pH range of most cosmetics (5 to 8). Good stability, good temperature resistance, suitable for the cosmetic hot mixing process.
• Compounding with green natural biological additives such as natamycin and glycine can obtain a broader antibacterial spectrum.
• It can also be compounded with potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, etc.
• Generally, the amount added to cosmetics is between 150 ppm and 500 ppm.
• Non-irritating to the skin and non-toxic to the human body, so that it can be used in baby products. Typical application scenarios skincare (green preservative or paraben free concept) (cream, mask, cleanser, etc.)
• It can be used in hair care and bath products (high-end shampoos, body washes, lotions, etc.), tissue paper (wet tissue, sanitary napkin)
• ε-PL is applied to textile materials to impart antimicrobial properties, helping to prevent odor and microbial degradation of fabrics.
• Available in 25 Kg bags and drums.