Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Micro-organism – per se ; compositions thereof; proces of... – Bacteria or actinomycetales; media therefor
Patent
1993-02-01
1995-05-23
Naff, David M.
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Micro-organism, per se ; compositions thereof; proces of...
Bacteria or actinomycetales; media therefor
4352625, 435263, 435128, 435822, C12N 112, C12N 120
Patent
active
054181615
ABSTRACT:
Biologically pure strains of microorganisms capable of degrading indigo and indigo carmine are disclosed. A preferred strain is bacteria strain ATCC 55396. The bacteria is used for treating water polluted with indigo or indigo carmine by bringing the water into contact with the microorganisms or with enzymes extracted from the bacteria.
REFERENCES:
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American Dye Stuff Report, vol. A14, p. 154.
"Biogradable Process for Indigo Dyeing Claimed in Hong Kong", Women's Wear Daily, Jun. 4, 1991, p. 10.
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Merck Index, Items 4834-4835.
Ho Walter
Mark Kai-Keung
Cankford L. Blaine
Naff David M.
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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