Catalase

Catalase (CAS 9001-05-2), also supplied under trade names such as Equilase and Caperase, is an oxidoreductase enzyme that decomposes hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen.

Where is Catalase used?

• Industrial process streams: biological catalyst eliminating residual peroxide
• Dairy and food processing: removes hydrogen peroxide cold sterilant in milk and cheese production, enabling residue-free output
• Textile and paper: decomposes bleaching peroxide before dyeing or coating
• Pharmaceutical and biotech: incorporated into enzymatic reaction systems
• Cell culture media: prevents peroxide accumulation that would degrade sensitive biologics
• Cosmetic and personal care: stabilizing enzyme neutralizing oxidative byproducts in peroxide-based formulations
• It protects product quality and downstream process integrity by neutralizing oxidative agents.

Good to know: Grades sourced from Aspergillus niger or bovine liver are common, with activity levels varying by application requirements.

Commercial specifications

• Activity expressed in units per milliliter or per gram