Papain (800) is a natural enzyme found in high concentrations in the green peel and seeds of Carica papaya. It belongs to the cysteine protease class, exhibiting wide proteolysis activity. Traditionally used for tenderizing meat and cleaning wounds, papain also finds applications in wool and silk production to prevent matting and shrinking. It has vermicidal, antimicrobial, and antioxidative properties and is used in transfusion medicine and enzymatic peeling in cosmetics. With high activity and heat stability, it is widely applied in food, pharmaceuticals, daily chemicals, and the leather and textile industries. Papain (800) is produced using physical methods, including microfiltration, ultrafiltration, and freeze-drying, ensuring a pure, natural, and effective product.

INCI Name: Papain

Ingredient Name: Papain

Chemical Name: Papain

CAS Number: 9001-73-4

Synonyms: Adolph's Meat Tenderizer, Cristalase, Nematolyt, Papainase, Papaine, Papase, Papayaze, Papayotin, Summetrin, Tromasin, Velardon, Vermizym

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    Identification & Functionality

    Features & Benefits

    Applications & Uses

    Markets
    Applications
    Application Format
    Food & Nutrition Applications
    Home Care Applications
    I&I Cleaning Applications
    Oral Care Applications
    Skin Care Applications
    Use Level
    0.1 - 0.3 % (Skin Care Formulations)
    Efficacy
    • Shows anti-inflammatory effects
    • Acts as an antioxidant
    • Enhances skin and wound healing
    • In washing powders, soaps and detergents: removes stains more efficiently
    • Helpful for the absorption and digestion in food supplements
    • Shows disinfection and sterilization properties
    Application Information
    • Aaily cosmetic products
    • Creams and lotions
    • Face masks
    • Gels and ampoules
    • Soaps and detergents
    • Toothpaste
    • Washing powder
    • Food supplement
    • Enzymatic peelings

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Soluble In
    Appearance
    White or light yellow powder
    Insoluble in
    Ethanol, Chloroform, Ether
    Soluble in
    Water, Glycerin
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    pH Value5 - 7--
    Maltodextrin40%-
    SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    ColorOff - white--
    OdorCharacteristic--
    Oxidising PropertiesNot oxidising--
    pH Value4.5 - 6.0--
    Physical StatePowder--
    Solid Content100%-
    Soluble inWater--
    Solvents0%-
    Solvent Separation Test0%-
    Characteristics
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Loss on Dryingmax. 10.0g/100g-
    Papain Activitymin. 800.000U/g-

    Safety & Health

    Toxicology

    Non hazardous in normal use concentration pure raw material can cause

    • Skin irritation
    • Serious eye irritation
    • Allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
    • Respiratory irritation

    Storage & Handling

    Shelf Life
    12 months
    Storage Information
    • Papain (800) should be stored in sealed containers at a dry, light protected place at 2 - 8°C to keep the enzyme activity.