[Information] Use of Polylysine in Synthetic Resins
Natural amino acid 'Polylysine' as an additive in food preservatives, hygiene materials, and daily necessities. Examples of the use of Polylysine in synthetic resins are introduced.
ε-Polylysine (hereinafter referred to as Polylysine) is a substance formally known as ε-Poly-L-lysine. It is a homopolymer consisting of 25 to 35 units linked by amide bonds, formed from the ε-amino group and the α-carboxyl group of the essential amino acid L-lysine. Since 1989, it has over 30 years of manufacturing experience and is widely used as a food preservative amino acid. By blending Polylysine into synthetic resins, antibacterial resins can be obtained. Additionally, it has been reported that using dispersants allows for antibacterial effects to be achieved with a smaller amount of Polylysine added. We introduce the antibacterial effect against E. coli of polypropylene sheets blended with Polylysine. Polypropylene sheets with added Polylysine showed antibacterial effects against E. coli. By using zinc stearate as a dispersant, antibacterial effects can be achieved with a smaller amount of Polylysine added. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.
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**Characteristics of Polylysine** - Exhibits excellent antibacterial effects against various microorganisms in small amounts. - Shows antibacterial effects over a wide pH range. - Has excellent thermal stability. - Demonstrates synergistic effects when used in combination with chelating agents. - Has a rich track record of use as an additive in cosmetics, hygiene materials, and daily necessities. - Possesses excellent properties as a preservative due to its high safety. - Highly soluble in water, making it easy to use in food. - Exhibits excellent growth inhibition effects against a wide range of microorganisms, including gram-positive bacteria (such as Bacillus cereus), gram-negative bacteria (such as Escherichia coli), and yeasts, particularly food poisoning bacteria. - Shows excellent growth inhibition effects against heat-resistant bacteria, including Bacillus subtilis. - Exhibits strong inhibitory effects against lactic acid bacteria, which significantly affect food spoilage. - High safety has been confirmed through tests for acute toxicity, subacute toxicity, chronic toxicity, mutagenicity, and pharmacokinetics, in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.*
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Polylysine
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| Model number | overview |
|---|---|
| 25% Aqueous Solution | Aqueous solution containing 25% Polylysine |
| 50% Powder | Powder containing 50% Polylysine and 50% dextrin |
