Method for controlling slime in a pulp or paper making process

A method of preventing a build-up of slime or removing slime from a surface contacted with water from a pulp or paper making process, comprising contacting said water with carbohydrate oxidase.

A method of preventing a build-up of slime or removing slime from a surface contacted with water from a pulp or paper making process, comprising the steps of

• (a) preparing a composition comprising carbohydrate oxidase;
• and
• (b) adding the composition to the water from a pulp or paper making process.

A method of manufacturing pulp or paper, comprising subjecting water from pulp or paper making process to carbohydrate oxidase, wherein the method prevents the build-up of slime or removes slime from a surface contacted with the water.

A composition for preventing a build-up of slime or removing slime from a surface contacted with water from a pulp or paper making process, the composition comprising carbohydrate oxidase and an additional enzyme;

• carbohydrate oxidase and a surfactant;
• or carbohydrate oxidase, an additional enzyme and a surfactant.