1. COMPOSITION

RETAN BLK-M is a ground powder obtained from Sumac leaves (Rhus Coriaria, Rhus Cotinus).

2. PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Aspect : spraydried powder

Colour : yellow

Odour : caracteristic

Total solids : 93 - 95 %

pH (10 % solution) : 5.9 +- 1.0

3. CHARACTERISTICS

RETAN BLK-M is used for the tannage of all types of skins. It gives clear greenish colours with very good light fastness properties, and supple leather.

In vegetable tannage, RETAN BLK-M is used for the production of special leathers : reptiles, Morocco, Cordovan leathers. RETAN BLK-M is also used for the processing of light full veg tanning.

It is a mordant and an excellent auxiliary in the dyeing of fine shades. Consequently, it is ideal product for dyeing aniline leather and suede

RETAN BLK-M has an excellent property for glazing and it gives a resilient natural smell to the leather.

4. APPLICATIONS

- Vegetal tannage and retannage with light weight

- Retannage of fine skins : lamb, kid, box calf

- Tannage of skins for obtaining a nice characteristic and persistant odour

- Mordanting of chrome skins before or after acid dyeing

- Laking of basic dyes before of after dyeing

- Levelling agent : for chrome suede skins, mordanting before or during the dyeing with acid dyes provokes a slight tannage of the fibers : the fullness is improved without affecting the suppleness.

Technical Data Sheet

Edition : 16.03.01

Code : ASBLKM

Index : 0

Document PC.073/A

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