RETAN

VEGETABLE EXTRACT

TDS : technical data sheet
SDS : safety data sheet

DF : product adapted to the double face

RETAN 3X

Mixed vegetable and synthetic extracts specially formulated to allow tanning of supple chrome-free leather, from pretanned hide, with only one tanning agent. TDS SDS

RETAN BL

Liquid sumac.Very good mordant for dyes.For leathers like "plongé" and reptiles. TDS SDS

RETAN BLK

Pyrogallic, spraydried sumac extract, light colour, fast to light, good soft handle, mordant for acid dyes : pastel shades, reptiles, lamb, kid, box calf, fixing of basic dyes for improving rub fastness.

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RETAN BLK-M

Sumac leaves grinded to micron size, light color, fast to light, nice strong chlorophyll smell, mordant for acid and basic dyes. Gives very light and full leather : embossed garment dry milled. Improves finishing adhesion.

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RETAN CB

Pyrogallic, chestnut extract, modified. For furniture and Morocco leather.

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RETAN CHACK

Pyrogallic, chestnut, spraydried, pH 3.5 - very good fixation, firm leather, water resistant, fair fast to light - sole, saddlery, harness.

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RETAN CPCI

Pure gambier extract. Strong reddish shade. For spongy soft leather.

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RETAN FG 211

Pyrocatechic, gambier, modified, pH 4.6 : swollen tannage, soft, spongy, to be used in combination. Good for filling bellies with resin, for suede, glazed kids, levelling of dark shades.

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RETAN FG 212

As Retan FG 211 but lower swelling effect.

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RETAN FGC

Soft touch, good glazing and burnishing properties : 1-2% end of process.

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RETAN GK

Retanning product for glazed and burnish articles. 4-8 % on main retanning. Very good dispersing effect on other veg extracts and anionic dyes.

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RETAN GL

Liquid modified extract, pH 4.3, gives soft, supple, full, fine grain, level dyeings. Filling of flat/firm leathers, buffing properties, very good mordant for basic dyes.

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RETAN GPG

Pyrocatechic, gambier, modified. Gives soft and spongy leather if used alone. For too thin skins. TDS SDS

RETAN GP/SP

Purified, liquid gambier extract : Tannins 35%, pH 3.8, contains glucosides, oils, waxes, solubilised minerals which are absorbed easily by the leather. Good handle, softness, fullness. Adhesion of finishing, aniline leathers, garment, furniture, gloves. Excellent for burnishing.

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RETAN GSK

Pyrocatechic, gambier, modified. High insolubles content, good mordant of direct and basic dyes. TDS SDS

RETAN K19

Modified sumac extract, suppleness, fine grain and suede, good levelling properties.

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RETAN KLF

Quebracho extract, modified, for rapid through retanning of wet-blue. Level shade, no astringent.

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RETAN LUT DF

Combination veg/Al for chrome-free leather : 20-30 % on fleshed weight (Tr=90°C) light fast, flat tight grain : furniture, upholstery, buffing properties, pastel shades, bleaching in veg pits.

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RETAN MB

Grinded to micron size pyrogallic tannin. Gives yellow leather. For automotive and bag.

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RETAN MD

Modified mimosa extract to improve its lightfastness. For sole leather and shoe-upper. TDS SDS

RETAN MDI

Pyrogallic tannin extract. To improve softness of full-vegetable leather. TDS SDS

RETAN NBMTK

Modified sumac extract. Gives soft leather with light hand. Very good resistance to perspiration. TDS SDS

RETAN NCL

Pyrogallic, chestnut, decanted, bleached = fast penetration = ultra rapid tannage and retannage of bovine hide or clear and light fast colour.

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RETAN PTK

Retanning product developped for swelling of thin skins. No float, 10 % after neutralisation. Upgrading of low skin selection.

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RETAN RUF

Modified mimosa extract to improve lightfastness and tear resistance. For shoe-upper and gloving. TDS SDS

MIMOSA SCRD

Natural mimosa for vegetable tanning. TDS SDS

RETAN SFK

Modified quebracho extract to improve uniform shade aftertanning. TDS SDS

RETAN SL

Modified sumac extract. Very good mordant for dyes.For leathers like "plongé" and reptiles. TDS SDS

RETAN STF

Pyrogallic, spraydried sumac extract, light colour, fast to light, good soft handle, mordant for acid dyes : pastel shades, reptiles, lamb, kid, box calf, fixing of basic dyes for improving rub fastness. TDS SDS

RETAN TAC

High astringency retanning product for shrinkage of various leathers : sheep/lamb 15 % on fleshed weight at pH 8.0 (no float : small grain - short float : bigger grain) before normal chrome tannage.

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RETAN TB

Grinded to micron size tara pods, high content gallic acid, astringent pH 3.3 white firm leathers, light fast, pastel shades, white veg tanning, glazed kids / shoe upper. Excellent for nubuck.

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RETAN TDT

Modified pyrogallol extract. It gives dark, firm, non elastic leathers. Good resistance to light and water. TDS SDS

RETAN TL

Liquid tara. To make light colour full-vegetable leather with very good lightfastness. TDS SDS

RETAN TO

Pyrogallic tannin extract.Gives soft leather without risk of crispation. TDS SDS

RETAN TPC

Pyrogallic spraydried extract obtained from shelled and washed tara pods. Astringent, pH 3.2. White leathers, light fast, pastel shades. Clear sole, furniture with fine grain.

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RETAN TSK

Modified sumac extract. Gives very soft leather with light hand. Very good lightfastness. TDS SDS

RETAN VS

Combination veg/synth. for retannage of garment, furniture, automotive = fullness, softness, fine flat grain.

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