Description
What this enzyme does
Protease is the enzyme that makes a modern detergent look better than an old one. Protein stains bind chemically to fabric, and no amount of surfactant will fully release them; protease cuts the protein chain into small soluble fragments that simply rinse away. Blood, egg, milk, baby food, sweat collars, grass and meat juices all fall to it.
Dosing and conditions
Laundry powder 0.3 to 1%. Laundry liquid 0.2 to 0.8%. It works best between 30 and 50 degrees at pH 8 to 10.5, which is where most laundry products already sit. Above 60 degrees it denatures and stops working, so a very hot wash gains nothing from it.
Keeping enzymes alive
Enzymes are proteins and they are fragile. Four things kill them: heat above about 60 degrees, strong oxidisers such as hypochlorite and peroxide, extremes of pH, and heavy metal ions. Add them late and cold, keep bleach out of the same formulation, and include a little EDTA to chelate metals. Stored sealed in a cool dark place they hold activity for around a year; left in a hot store they lose it in weeks.
Why enzymes pay for themselves
Enzymes look expensive per kilo and are cheap per wash, because they are dosed at well under one percent and they replace surfactant you would otherwise have to buy. A formulation with a correctly chosen enzyme typically outperforms one with five percent more surfactant, at lower cost, and it gives you a genuine, defensible claim on the label.
Protease Enzyme (Alkaline) pack sizes and prices in Kenya
Prices below are per pack, ex-store Nairobi, and include the current indicative rate for protease enzyme (alkaline). Larger volumes, repeat-order and distributor pricing are quoted on request.
| Pack size | Price (KSh) | Order |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kg pack | KSh 1,700 | Order this pack |
| 5 kg pack | KSh 7,800 | Order this pack |
| 25 kg drum | KSh 36,000 | Order this pack |
Specification at a glance
| Our reference | ENZ-001 |
|---|---|
| Category | Enzymes & Additives |
| Also searched as | protease enzyme (alkaline), detergent enzyme, enzyme for laundry detergent, biological detergent additive |
| Pack sizes held | 1 kg pack, 5 kg pack, 25 kg drum |
| Stock location | Nairobi, collection or same-day city delivery |
| Delivery | All 47 counties by courier, bus parcel or our own vehicle |
| Documentation | Safety Data Sheet and certificate of analysis on request |
| Payment | M-Pesa, bank transfer, cash on collection, LPO for approved buyers |
How to order Protease Enzyme (Alkaline)
Send the pack size and quantity you need on WhatsApp or call +254 743 917789, and tell us the town you want it delivered to. We reply with confirmed stock, the price at your volume and a delivery estimate, usually within a couple of hours during business hours and always within 24 hours. Collection from our Nairobi store is welcome if you would rather see the material first.
Documentation and compliance
A current Safety Data Sheet accompanies every chemical we supply, and a certificate of analysis is available on request for each batch. Where a product falls under a Kenyan standard we can confirm which one applies, the full register is published by the Kenya Bureau of Standards. For handling, storage and transport guidance see our safety and compliance page, and for the full range see our published price list.
Questions we get asked about Protease Enzyme (Alkaline)
How much does Protease Enzyme (Alkaline) cost in Kenya?
Protease Enzyme (Alkaline) is KSh 1,700 at the Crystalline Chemicals counter on Ronald Ngala Street, Nairobi (line ENZ-001). The price is published on this page and dated, so you can cost a batch to the shilling before you pick up the phone. Bigger packs work out cheaper per kilo.
Is Protease Enzyme (Alkaline) in stock in Nairobi?
Protease Enzyme (Alkaline) is held in stock at the Nairobi counter, Zemu House on Ronald Ngala Street. An order placed before 2pm normally moves the same day, and walk-in collection is open Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm.
Can you deliver Protease Enzyme (Alkaline) outside Nairobi?
Yes. We courier to all 47 counties, including Kisumu, Eldoret, Mombasa, Nyeri, Meru and Kakamega. Send the material and quantity with your delivery town on WhatsApp and you get confirmed stock, a unit price and a delivery estimate, usually the same day.
Do you supply a Safety Data Sheet for Protease Enzyme (Alkaline)?
A Safety Data Sheet is supplied as standard on every chemical line, and a certificate of analysis is available on request against your batch. Every sale carries an ETR receipt, so the paperwork passes a procurement audit.
