Liquid detergents containing surfactant, proteolytic enzyme and boric acid

Abstract From the Canadian patent

Abstract of the Disclosure Liquid detergent compositions containing synthetic surfactant, specific proteolytic enzyme boric acid or a, boron compound capable of forming boric acid in the composition, and calcium ion are disclosed. The compositions exhibit improved enzyme stability because boric acid stabilizes the proteases herein to a greater degree than it does other proteases. Preferred laundry detergent compositions containing anionic surfactant and detergency builder also provide improved cleaning performance, particularly through-the-wash on enzyme-, sensitive stains.