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EP 0 185 528 A3 |
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EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION |
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Date of publication A3: |
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26.08.1987 Bulletin 1987/35 |
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Date of publication A2: |
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25.06.1986 Bulletin 1986/26 |
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Date of filing: 13.12.1985 |
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Designated Contracting States: |
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AT BE CH DE FR GB IT LI LU NL SE |
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Priority: |
14.12.1984 US 681636
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Applicant: GENEX CORPORATION |
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Inventors: |
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- Swann, Elliott Wayne
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- Raymond, Lisa Grayson
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- Willis, Roxcell Laurina
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Enzymatic drain cleaning compositions |
(57) The present invention provides a composition for cleaning drains clogged with a hair-containing
deposit which comprises: (a) a hair-disintegrating amount of a proteolytic enzyme,
(b) a disulfide reducing agent, and (c) an alkali metal bisulfite compound in an amount
sufficient to enhance the rate of activity of the enzyme, wherein the components (a),
(b) and (c) are present as dispersions, separately or in combination, in water-soluble
beads, each comprising a water-soluble polymer, such that the enzyme and reducing
agent cannot substantially cross-react prior to dissolution of the beads, and wherein
the composition on dissolution provides a pH that enhances hair denaturation.