Name: Luminous® 100 L
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In many parts of the world, washing in cold water is standard. In the US and Europe, where doing laundry is one of the most energy-intensive household chores, environmentally-conscious consumers are choosing cold washes to save energy and to make their clothes last longer. That’s why we developed this product to give consumers high performance even at low temperatures.

Performs well in cold washes

Most laundry detergents and softeners contain chelators to soften water and help with stain removal. Unfortunately, strong chelators can also remove the calcium ions that are crucial to an enzyme’s structural stability. This product has been developed for compatibility with strong chelators.

Stable in presence of strong chelators

Some liquid detergents contain a lot of water and this can reduce the stability of certain enzymes. As enzymes lose their stability, they become less effective. This product has been developed for stability and consistent performance in detergents with high water content.

Stable in water-rich formulations

Most enzymes hold their stability best within a certain pH range. If the pH values of a detergent formulation are high, enzymes in the formulation can become less effective over time. That’s why we developed this product to be very stable even when exposed to high pH values. The result is consistently high performance on protein stain removal.

Stable in high pH formulations

Enzymes are proteins and proteases break down proteins in a reaction that needs water. That means that in storage, proteases in liquid laundry detergents can break down other enzymes that have been added to the detergent. The result is reduced performance. This product’s proprietary protease inhibitor technology prevents this breakdown, so all the enzymes in your detergents can perform fully in the wash.

Stability for multi-enzyme detergents

During storage enzymes can lose activity over time when exposed to tough conditions. 
In powder detergents high temperature, humidity or bleach exposure over longer periods may cause the enzymes to lose activity. 
In liquid detergents enzymes are stable in the right mix of pH, water content, polyol content and protease inhibition. When exposed to high temperatures or if your formulation needs go beyond ideal conditions for the enzymes, enzyme activity could drop over time. 
Because your detergents may face tough on their journey to consumers, we developed this product to be highly stable. The result is consistent performance, even after exposure to tough conditions.

Designed for tough conditions

Ecocert certified variant available

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Novozymes Luminous® 100 L prevents microscopic dirt particles from attaching to natural textile fibers like cotton and cotton blends. It offers high performance when it comes to keeping whites white and colors brights.

Performs well in cold washes In many parts of the world, washing in cold water is standard. In the US and Europe, where doing laundry is one of the most energy-intensive household chores, environmentally-conscious consumers are choosing cold washes to save energy and to make their clothes last longer. That’s why we developed this product to give consumers high performance even at low temperatures.
Stable in presence of strong chelators Most laundry detergents and softeners contain chelators to soften water and help with stain removal. Unfortunately, strong chelators can also remove the calcium ions that are crucial to an enzyme’s structural stability. This product has been developed for compatibility with strong chelators.
Stable in water-rich formulations Some liquid detergents contain a lot of water and this can reduce the stability of certain enzymes. As enzymes lose their stability, they become less effective. This product has been developed for stability and consistent performance in detergents with high water content.Stable in high pH formulations Most enzymes hold their stability best within a certain pH range. If the pH values of a detergent formulation are high, enzymes in the formulation can become less effective over time. That’s why we developed this product to be very stable even when exposed to high pH values. The result is consistently high performance on protein stain removal.
Stability for multi-enzyme detergents Enzymes are proteins and proteases break down proteins in a reaction that needs water. That means that in storage, proteases in liquid laundry detergents can break down other enzymes that have been added to the detergent. The result is reduced performance. This product’s proprietary protease inhibitor technology prevents this breakdown, so all the enzymes in your detergents can perform fully in the wash.Designed for tough conditions During storage enzymes can lose activity over time when exposed to tough conditions. 
In powder detergents high temperature, humidity or bleach exposure over longer periods may cause the enzymes to lose activity. 
In liquid detergents enzymes are stable in the right mix of pH, water content, polyol content and protease inhibition. When exposed to high temperatures or if your formulation needs go beyond ideal conditions for the enzymes, enzyme activity could drop over time. 
Because your detergents may face tough on their journey to consumers, we developed this product to be highly stable. The result is consistent performance, even after exposure to tough conditions. Ecocert certified variant available

Benefits

​While garments maintain their appearance during the first wash cycles, consumers will after a while experience that whites turn grey, and colors look dull. This can lead to discarding the garments after only a few wash cycles, making it costly for the consumer, as well as for the planet.

​Luminous® 100 L prevents microscopic dirt particles from attaching to the natural textile fibers. If not prevented from attaching, the microscopic dirt particles would, over time, result in dullness and grayness for white and colored fabrics.

​Because Luminous® 100 L is more stable in a traditional HDL detergent than a currently available broad market cleaning cellulase and has also been optimized for stability in unit dose and low water content detergents, it gives you full formulation flexibility of your detergent.

​Luminous® 100 L is a whiteness and brightness solution that is renewable and biodegradable, and it supports full or partial replacement of some of the current fossil-based whiteness technologies used currently.

Details

This product contains enzymes. While enzymes are safe to use in consumer applications, they need correct handling in working environments to ensure workers’ safety.

Indeed, repeated inhalation of enzyme dust or aerosols resulting from improper handling may induce sensitization and may cause allergic type 1 reactions in sensitized individuals.

Please follow the precautionary handling recommendations below:

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 </article><ul><li>Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray</li>
	<li>Avoid contact with eyes, skin, or clothing</li>
	<li>In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection</li>
	<li>IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing</li>
	<li>If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or a doctor</li>
	<li>Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container</li>
	<li>Dispose of contents/containers in accordance with local regulations</li>
</ul>For more safety information, please watch the entire series of <a href="https://www.novozymes.tv/channel/10795880/safety-material" target="_blank">safety videos</a>.

Safe handling

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Testing Luminous® 100 L in your own production is the best way to experience all the benefits.