The complete range for quality leather

BASF products for the leather industry

Dear Customer, The aim of this brochure is to help you to find your way through our extensive range of products. Each product in the range is listed with a brief description of its most important features in order for you to select the most appropriate products for your requirements. Please consult the technical information leaflets and safety data sheets for individual products, and the pattern cards for dyes and pigments, for more detailed information. Our local technicians and sales representatives are available to advice on matters that require special attention, or you can contact us directly at www.basf.com/leather or by e-mail: leather-info@basf.com.

BASF products for the leather industry

Page Wet end Beamhouse Tanning Retanning Fatliquors and water repellents Drum dyeing Soaking auxiliaries Liming auxiliaries Biocides Bating agents Deliming agents Degreasing agents Pickling agents 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 12 13 13 19 21 23 24 25 26 26 32 33 33 36 40 41 41

Mineral tanning agents Auxiliaries for chrome tanning Pretanning agents  Synthetic tanning and retanning agents Polymeric tanning agents Resin tanning agents Aldehyde tanning agents Oil tanning agent Tanning auxiliaries Polymeric fatliquors Fatliquors, anionic Fatliquors, cationic Fatliquoring auxiliaries Water repellents Anionic dyes Miscellaneous dyes Reactive dyes Dyeing auxiliaries

Page Finishing Dyes and pigments Binders Lacquers and top coats Auxiliaries Liquid dyes for use in finishing Pigment preparations Acrylic binders Compact binders Polyurethane binders Protein binders and top coats Water-based top coats Nitrocellulose emulsions Crosslinking agents Fillers and waxes Miscellaneous auxiliaries Pull-up oils and waxes Handle modifiers 44 45 47 49 51 54 55 58 60 61 64 66 67

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Beamhouse Soaking auxiliaries

Basozym S 20  Enzymatic soaking auxiliary for green and salted raw stock. Activity approx. 2000 LVU/g. Eusapon FB-WT Wetting agent, particularly suitable for accelerating the wetting back Only South Asia  process along with removing the dirt during soaking, deliming and bating. Eusapon OC  High-performance degreasing agent for use on all types of leather and fur. Good wetting power and emulsifying action. Eusapon OE  Degreasing agent for use on all types of leather and fur. Good wetting power and emulsifying action. Eusapon W  Low-foaming surfactant used to speed up the soaking of salted and dried skins. Excellent wetting power. Mollescal BW  Soaking auxiliary. Accelerates the soaking process. Can be used for salted and dried hides. Offers adequate protection against bacterial attack. Mollescal HW  Soaking auxiliary for hair-save and hair-pulp processes. Prevents the hair roots from being immunized and enables hairs to be removed more easily.

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Beamhouse Liming auxiliaries

Basozym L 10  Enzymatic liming auxiliary. Can be applied in hair-save and hair-pulp processes on all types of raw stock. Loosens hair roots, helps to open up the skin and makes hair and melanin easier to remove. Activity approx. 1000 LVU/g. Very effective in combination with Mollescal LS or Mollescal AB. Mollescal AB  Amine based liming auxiliary. Prevents pelts from swelling too strongly during liming and gives cleaner pelts. Promotes the penetration of lime and prevents the accentuation of growth marks. Mollescal AG  Slipping agent used to reduce the friction between pelts and the walls of the drum. Helps to prevent mechanical damage such as chafe marks and false backbones. Mollescal LS  Auxiliary for use in hair-save and hair-pulp liming processes. Loosens the hair and reduces swelling. Enables the COD and sulfide content of the effluent to be reduced. Performs well in combination with Basozym L 10. Mollescal MF  Liming auxiliary, free of sodium sulfide and amines. Can be used in conventional hair-pulp liming processes and in hair-save processes. Gives very smooth, clean pelts. Pelts limed with Mollescal MF form the ideal starting point for producing all types of leather.

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Mollescal PN  Used to reduce processing times for the soaking and liming of cattle hides and for the soaking of fur skins. With Mollescal PN the necessary amount of lime can be reduced and smoother and cleaner pelts are obtained. Mollescal SF  Liming and unhairing auxiliary with a pulping action. Opens up the skin well and gives clean pelts. Can be used to replace all or part of the sodium sulfide and sodium hydrosulfide that is usually used, giving a cleaner effluent. Minimizes the sulfide content of pelts, which makes deliming and pickling safer. Improves the fullness and yield of leather compared to liming processes that employ sulfides.

Biocides
Mollescal BAC Highly effective biocide that can (formerly be used to protect all types of raw Cortymol BAC)  stock from being damaged by bacteria during soaking. It can be used in combination with conventional and enzymatic soaking auxiliaries. Mollescal FUN Fungicide which is effective against a broad spectrum of molds, yeasts Cortymol FUN) and bacteria.
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Bating agents

Basozym 1000  Universal bating agent for all types of raw stock and all types of leather. Activity approx. 1000 LVU/g.

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Basozym B 10 Bating agent, free of ammonium salts, for all types of raw stock. It Word-wide, except Europe  gives clean pelts with a tight grain and also an optimal disaggregation of the structure of the skin. Activity approx. 1000 LVU/g. Basozym C 10  Bating agent based on pancreatic enzymes for use on all types of raw stock. Activity approx. 1000 LVU/g. Basozym CH  Highly concentrated enzyme preparation that can be used to bate all types of pelts. It is particularly recommended for use in all deliming and bating processes that are free of ammonium salts or that only employ low levels of ammonium salts. Activity approx. 10000 LVU/g. Basozym CM  Bating agent, free of ammonium salts, for use on all types of leather. Especially recommended for use in all deliming and bating processes that are free of ammonium salts or employ only small amounts. Activity approx. 3000 LVU/g. Basozym CS 10  Special enzyme preparation for opening up small skins and fur skins in acid media. Activity approx. 900 LVU/g.

Decaltal A-N Word-wide,
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Deliming agents
Nitrogen-free deliming agent that makes sulfides easier to remove by  catalyzing their oxidation and contributes to increased safety. Quickly penetrates through thick pelts and assists in the bating process on account of its weak hydrotropic action.

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Decaltal ES-N Ecological, nitrogen-free deliming Liquid  agent, effective at pH >8. Pelts are very clean and pale in color. Has a mild degreasing action. Decaltal N/ Deliming agents with a complexing Decaltal N action, based on non-swelling acids. Liquid  Used to dissolve lime deposits and to clean pelts. Can also be used in pickling. Decaltal RN  Very high solvent capacity for lime. Especially recommended for deliming unsplit hides quickly in short floats. Decaltal U  Non-swelling deliming agent, which is recommended for rapid deliming of thick, unsplit pelts. Decaltal U is suitable for all types of raw stock and for the production of all types of leather. The product speeds up the deliming process and gives leather with a very fine, tight grain and superior fullness. Decaltal Pic S Mixture of dicarboxylic acids, free (formerly Bascal S) of ammonium. Promotes the action  of other deliming agents. In combination with other deliming agents it is also possible to use it in short float systems.

Degreasing agents

Eusapon OC  High-performance degreasing agent for use on all types of leather and fur. Good wetting power and emulsifying action.

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Eusapon OE  Degreasing agent for use on all types of leather and fur. Very good wetting power and emulsifying action.

Pickling agents

Decaltal Pic S Especially effective as a pickling (formerly Bascal S)  agent in quick, simple chrome tannages. Improves the uptake and fixation of chrome. The leather becomes softer and fuller and has a tighter grain. Implenal Pic PP Non-swelling acid for pickling. Used Liquid alone, Implenal Pic PP Liquid (formerly Picaltal enables salt to be dispensed with Penta Liquid) when pelts are pickled before being tanned in a short float, which Word-wide, except Europe simplifies the process.

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Tanning Mineral tanning agents

Lutan BN  Aluminum tanning agent that can be used in tanning and retanning processes to improve the quality of the leather by giving it a tighter, denser grain. This allows the grain layer to be dyed more deeply and to be buffed more effectively. Approx. 50% basicity. Lutan CRN  Aluminum tanning agent that also contains chrome. For tanning white leather and retanning chrometanned leather. Promotes the penetration of mineral tanning agents, consolidates the fiber structure, and gives a tighter grain, a better response to dyeing and a fine, short nap. Approx. 20% basicity. Lutan FN  Aluminum complex tanning agent for white leathers and wool skins, approx. 20% basicity.

Auxiliaries for chrome tanning

Implenal DC Salts of dicarboxylic acids for use as Liquid/ masking and basifying agents. Implenal DN  These products promote the uptake and fixation of chrome, enhance the fullness of chrome-tanned leather and improve its response to dyeing. They also improve the fullness of small skins. Implenal UR Liquid Salts of dicarboxylic acids for use as masking and basifying agent. This product promotes the uptake Only South America  and fixation of chrome, enhances the fullness of chrome-tanned leather and improves its response to dyeing. It also improves the fullness of sheep and goat leathers.

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Neutrigan  Complex-forming neutralizing agent and mild basifying agent. Gives leather with a full handle, a tight grain and a good response to dyeing. Can be used to inhibit the formation of Cr(VI). Neutrigan MOS  Basifying agent with slow solubility. This product prevents large variations in pH, ensures very even chrome distribution and gives a fine, smooth, tight grain.

Pretanning agents

Basyntan RS-3  Pretanning agent applied prior to vegetable tanning. Accelerates the penetration of vegetable tanning agents. Gives pale leather with a fine grain. Basyntan TM Pretanning agent for lightening the Liquid  color of vegetable-tanned leather. Can also be used as a retanning agent for lightening the color of chrome-tanned leather. Basyntan FB-P Pretanning agent for leather to be vegetable tanned. In special cases Only South Asia  also used as retanning agent for chrome leather.

 Synthetic tanning agents and retanning agents

Basyntan AN  For retanning leather that is intended to be dyed to full, intense shades. Can be combined with chrome and aluminum tanning agents.

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Basyntan AS  Sulphone tanning agent that contains aluminum. It has an extremely low residual monomer content and high fastness. Leather that has been retanned with Basyntan AS has a very fine, tight grain and responds very well to buffing. The leather can be dyed to brilliant, level shades. Particularly recommended for use on automotive leather and all types of corrected-grain leather. Basyntan C2-E Special retanning agent for fuller, tighter and bouncy leather. Imparts Only South Asia  good buffing properties to the leather. Synergistic effect in both retanning and neutralization. Basyntan D  Retanning agent for leather with a full, pleasant handle. Can be used to lighten the intrinsic color of chrometanned and vegetable-tanned leathers. Basyntan D Liquid retanning agent for leather Liquid  with a full, pleasant handle. Can be used to lighten the intrinsic color of chrome-tanned and vegetabletanned leathers. Basyntan DLE  All-round tanning agent for full, soft leathers. Gives leather with a full handle and a very pale pigmentation. Basyntan DLE Extremely versatile retanning agent. Liquid Its very pale pigmentation makes it also suitable for white and pale Only East Asia  leathers. Leathers respond very well to dyeing, and brilliant, level shades can be obtained.

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Basyntan Syntan with a strong tanning action DLX-N  and very high fastness. Very appropriate for tanning wet-white leather and reptile skins. Can also be recommended for retanning white leather and other types of leather that are required to have high lightfastness and high heat resistance. Basyntan EF Formaldehyde-free and phenol-free Liquid New  alternative to conventional syntans. Leather that has been retanned with Basyntan EF Liquid New has a fine grain pattern and a soft, full, pleasant handle. The leather can be dyed to very brilliant shades, and the retanning agent does not lighten the color of the leather to any great extent. Especially recommended for garment and automotive leather. Basyntan FB-6 Lightfast resin retanning agent for chrome leather and corrected grain Only South Asia  side leather; improves tightness of grain and buffing properties. Basyntan FB-DI Produces full and resilient leather. Used for all types of leather, incluOnly South Asia  ding very light colored leather, for retanning chrome leather. Has pronounced dissolving properties for vegetable tanning agents. Basyntan FB-FFS Versatile synthetic retanning agent for excellent grain tightness and improved fullness. Recommended for  retannage of formaldehyde free leathers. Synthetic retanning agent for all types of leather. Imparts good fullness, mellow handle and smooth  surface feel. Recommended for retannage of formaldehyde free leathers. 15

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Basyntan FB-VB

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Retanning agent based on modified vegetable extract. It makes the leather fuller and tighter, but re  tains softness and resiliency. Renders maximum filling throughout the leather.

Basyntan FC  Auxiliary tanning agent with a bleaching action and an excellent dispersing action. Can be used to neutralize and retan chrometanned leathers with a delicate grain structure and can be employed in combination with vegetable tanning agents. Basyntan FL  Versatile synthetic retanning agent with low formaldehyde content. Gives leather with a full handle and a tight grain that can be dyed to brilliant, level shades. Particularly recommended for retanning upholstery leather, shoe upper leather, fancy leather, splits and all types of buffed leather. Basyntan FO  Retanning agent, free of formaldehyde that enhances the fullness of the leather, especially in the loosely structured areas of the skin. It does not cause the leather to harden, and it improves the leveling of dyed leather without lightening the shade. Especially developed for use on leather that is expected to have a tight grain and a full, soft handle.

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Basyntan FR-BC

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New compact retanning agent, free of formaldehyde. It has a strong filling effect, especially in  the loosely structured areas of the skin without making the leather harder. It is designed for all types of leather which require a full handle and a tight, soft grain as for example soft nappa types. It is also suitable for a wide range of shoe upper, furniture, garment and split leathers and for all types of buffed leather.

Basyntan HL  Compact tanning agent with a pronounced effect on the fullness of the leather, especially in the loosely structured areas of the skin. Specially developed for leather that is expected to have a full, soft handle combined with a tight grain, such as softy nappa leather. Basyntan IS  Sulfone tanning agent, free of formaldehyde for retannages applied to chrome-tanned leather and tanning agent for chrome-free leather. All types of leather that formerly had to be retanned with vegetable tanning agents can now benefit from the excellent filling action of Basyntan IS and its much higher fastness. Particularly effective for use on automotive leather and upholstery leather. Basyntan LB-BE Resin based retanning agent, with equalizing and dispersing actions, suitable for all types of uncorrected Only South America  or corrected grain chrome leathers. Improves the grain firmness, the fullness and the buffing properties of the leather.

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Basyntan MLB/ Especially recommended for all Basyntan MLB types of milled leather such as Liquid  upholstery, automotive and garment leather and nappa shoe uppers. The leather has moderate fullness and a fine, even grain after milling. It can be dyed to very level, intense shades and high standards of fastness can be achieved. Basyntan N  Very appropriate for all types of soft, full leather. Has an excellent tanning action and gives a very full handle. Especially recommended for garment leather and small skins, as well as for bag leather in combination with vegetable tanning agents. Basyntan SL  Retanning agent with high fastness for use on soft leathers with a full handle and a fine, tight grain. Especially appropriate for shoe upper leather. Basyntan SW Retanning agent, free of formalLiquid  dehyde that performs very well in tannages and pretannages applied to all types of wet white, especially chrome-free automotive leather. Also recommended for use as a retanning agent for all types of automotive and upholstery leather, and for garment leather, upper leather for sports footwear and all varieties of white leather. The leather has a fine, tight grain, and can be dyed to brilliant, level shades. Basyntan UR  All-purpose synthetic tanning agent, free of formaldehyde with a high level of fastness that gives well filled, soft leathers.

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Basyntan UT  Environmentally advantageous sulfone tanning agent for wet white and wet blue. In retannages it imparts good fullness, a fine tight grain and a pleasant handle to the leather. Dyeings are clear and brilliant, and the leathers are easy to buff. In the pretannage of wet white, a tight fiber structure especially in the belly is achieved and the tightness of the grain is improved. Basyntan WL For retanning all types of leather with Liquid  high fastness. The leather has a fine grain and responds well to buffing.

Densotan

Polymeric tanning agents

A  Polymer with an above-average dispersing action. Can be used to steer and enhance post-tanning treatment processes. Excellent fastness, odorfree, and low fogging, which makes it a very appropriate choice for automotive leather. Amphoteric, polymeric dyeing auxiliary to level and deepen the shades.  Improves coverage of slight grain defects and tightens the grain, which improves the quality of the leather.

Relugan AME
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Relugan FS  Alternative to conventional resin tanning agents for all types of leather that imparts excellent fullness even in the flanks and bellies. Furthermore the leather has a soft, pleasant handle and a fine, tight grain. It also has excellent lightfastness, heat resistance and resistance to migration. Its advantages are that it is free of formaldehyde and it has a low residual monomer content and low inorganic salt content. It is therefore particularly recommended for use on leather that has to satisfy stringent ecological demands. Relugan Full ES  Eco-friendly and economic soft polymeric retanning agent that gives excellent fullness. The leather has a soft, round handle with a fine grain. Relugan Full ES has superior light, heat and migration fastness. It is free of APEO, AOX and formaldehyde. It is recommended for use in all types of leathers where fullness and softness are required. Relugan LA-MA Polymeric tanning agent based on elastomers that impart a special fullOnly South America  ness to the leather with a soft round handle and a fine and tight grain. Improves light and heat fastness. Can be used in different stages in the retanning due to its stability against electrolytes and low pH. Specially indicated for all types of leather where fullness and softness are required.

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Relugan RE  Can be used to improve the fullness and the tightness of the grain of all types of leather. The leather has a soft, round handle. Has little effect on the depth of shade of dyed leathers. Relugan RF  Can be used to obtain leather with an extremely fine grain and substantially improves the exhaustion and fixation of chrome tanning agents. Relugan RV  Improves the fullness of chrome-tanned leathers and the tightness of the grain, and reduces their elasticity. Very effective in combination with vegetable tanning agents. Speeds up vegetable tanning processes, improves the fullness of the leather and lightens its intrinsic color. Relugan SE  Alternative to conventional syntans. Very effective in retannages applied to soft, milled leather that is expected to have high lightfastness and high heat resistance. Can be used to manufacture very elegant chrome-tanned or chrome-free leather with a natural appearance and extremely high fastness.

Relugan D

Resin tanning agents

Lightfast resin tanning agent for all types of full-grain and corrected  grain chrome-tanned leather. Gives a fuller handle and enhances the buffability and tightness of the grain.

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Relugan DLF/ Employed in retannages to enhance Relugan DLF the fullness of the skin, especially in Liquid  the loosely structured regions. Enable the leather to be dyed to very level shades and have a negligible effect on the depth of the shade. Enhance the nap of nubuck and suede and allow them to be dyed to more brilliant shades. Particularly recommended for all types of leather that are required to have especially low formaldehyde content, such as automotive leather or childrens shoe uppers. Relugan K-E Liquid New
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Retanning agent for loosely structured leathers, especially sheep and goatskins. It gives excellent fullness, compactness and soft suede. Recommended for retanning loosely structured leathers as for example sheep and goatskins. It gives excel  lent fullness, compactness and soft suede.

Relugan M-E Liquid

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Relugan SLF  Resin tanning agent with a dispersing and leveling action. The leather responds well to buffing and can be dyed to brilliant shades.

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Innovative polymer syntan that gives excellent tightness. It results in flat leathers with fine and smooth Only East Asia grain. It enables level dyeing with  full intense shades. Relugan Tight FR-NF Liquid has neutralizing action, but differs from conventional neutralizing syntans as it has a tightening and filling effect by reconnecting the reticular layer with the grain layer. Leather that has been retanned with Relugan Tight FR-NF Liquid responds very well to buffing, which makes this product an excellent choice for nubuck and suede. It is recommended for use in all types of leather where a tight, fine, smooth grain is required and which have to meet stringent specifications for formaldehyde.

Relugan Tight FR-NF Liquid

Relugan

Aldehyde tanning agents

GM  Special masked glutaraldehyde tanning agent that is very effective for manufacturing wet white. It penetrates very well through the cross-section of the leather, but it also has the excellent tanning action of pure glutaraldehyde. Relugan GM is fairly insensitive to variations in the processing conditions, and the wet white is very pale in color and has a full, round handle. Especially recommended for automotive leather, upholstery leather and shoe upper leather.

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Relugan GT 50/ A 50% or 24% solution of glutarRelugan GT 24  aldehyde that can be used to tan and retan all types of leather. High dispersing capacity for fats. Give soft, perspiration-resistant leathers. Excellent also for shrunken grain leather. Relugan GTW  Modified glutaraldehyde tanning agent that imparts less intrinsic color to the leather, which makes it easier to dye, and enables it to be dyed to brilliant shades. Gives leathers with high lightfastness and a fine, flat grain. Relugan GX  Odorless aldehyde tanning agent used to retan chrome-tanned leather. Gives soft leather that can be dyed to very level, brilliant shades. Excellent resistance to yellowing, which enables it to be used for white leather and leather dyed to pastel shades. Can also be used to wet back crust without any ammonia having to be used.

Oil tanning agent

Lipoderm Oil tanning agent for soft, white Tan BB  leathers such as glove leather and garment leather, which are expected to be tear-resistant and washable. Can be used in combination with fish oil for tanning chamois leather and with Lutan BN for tanning glace kid-type glove leathers.

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Retanning Tanning auxiliaries

Tamol GA  Neutralizing agent for all types of chrome-tanned leather. Improves the softness and fullness of the leather and the elasticity of the grain. Enhances the nap on suede. Gives more level shades when dyed, and speeds up vegetable retannages. Tamol M
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Dispersing agent used to promote the uptake and enhance the distri  bution of vegetable tanning agents through the skin. Improves the penetration and leveling of dyes on chrome-tanned leather.

Tamol NF  The excellent buffering capacity of Tamol NF assists in the neutralization of chrome-tanned leather. It can be employed in retannages to disperse retanning agents and dyes, and the leather can be dyed to brilliant, level shades. Tamol NNOL (North America:
Basyntan NNOL)

Tanning auxiliary with a neutralizing, retanning and leveling action. Espe  cially appropriate for white leathers and leathers dyed to pale shades that are required to have high lightfastness.

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Fatliquors and water repellents Polymeric fatliquor

Relugan Soft HF  Polymeric, synthetic fatliquor, with good softness, used alone or in combination with other fatliquors. High exhaustion, odorless, low fogging, high yellowing resistance, fullness. For garment, upholstery, automotive leather, shoe uppers and leathers that are expected to have high fastness properties also wash fastness and resistence to dry cleaning.

Anionic fatliquors

Lipoderm Ready to use fatliquor based on Eco AS regenerative raw materials with  excellent bath exhaustion and very low odor. Excellent dyeability, excellent dispersing power. Resistant to yellowing by sunlight and high temperatures, very low fogging. Tightness in combination with softness. Lipoderm Eco AS can be used to fatliquor all types of soft leather such as automotive, upholstery and garment leather, nappa shoe uppers and soft, milled leathers. Active content approx. 40% (but replaces conventional fatliquor 1:1). Lipoderm Liquor 2FB Sulfited natural oil for good filling properties; suitable for shoe upper, bag and industrial glove leathers.

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Fatliquors and water repellents

Lipoderm Chrome-resistant fatliquor based on Liquor A1 sulfited esters with very low odor.  Resistant to yellowing by sunlight and high temperatures, very low fogging. Lipoderm Liquor A1 can be used to fatliquor all types of soft leather such as automotive, upholstery and garment leather, nappa shoe uppers and soft, milled leathers. Lipoderm Gives very soft leather. Odorless, Liquor CMG  low-fogging and high fastness. Especially recommended for automotive leather, upholstery leather, garment leather and nappa shoe uppers. Lipoderm Liquor E-A1 Special combination of sulfited esters made from regenerative raw-materials for fatliquoring very  soft leathers, such as garment leather, nappa upper leather and all types of milled leathers. Extremely stable in the presence of chrome and electrolytes. Furthermore it is extremely low fogging and heatresistant, which makes it a very appropriate choice for fatliquoring automotive leathers. Fatliquor with excellent penetration for specific light small skins and excellent emulsifying action.

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Lipoderm Liquor ELS Lipoderm

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Fatliquor containing natural, sulfiLiquor E-XE ted oils with high fastness for univer  sal application. It softens the leather without loosening the grain, and it gives a slightly greasy handle. Also recommended for fatliquoring automotive leather and upholstery leather because of its low fogging and the high standards of fastness that can be achieved. 27

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Lipoderm Natural and synthetic sulfited Liquor E-XF oils for fatliquoring leather and fur. It is deposited very evenly, has high  lightfastness and heat resistance, and it makes the leather soft and elastic. Especially recommended for lambskins, sheepskins and rabbit skins. Lipoderm Fatliquor based on refined vegetable Liquor E-XL material for universal application. The leather is soft, even through the  cross-section, after it has been treated with Lipoderm Liquor E-XL and it has an elegant, silky appearance and a pleasant, waxy handle. The product is also recommended for use on vegetable-tanned leather. The leather is very soft and has a pleasant, natural handle. Because of its distinctive properties, recommended for use on all types of soft leather such as glove leather, garment leather and softy leather. Lipoderm Fatliquor based on sulfated vegeLiquor E-XM table and synthetic oils that can be applied to all types of leather. It can  be applied in combination with anionic and nonionic fatliquors and with untreated oils. Lipoderm Sulfited natural fatliquor that can Liquor E-XN be applied to all types of leather. It gives the leather a soft handle but it  does not cause the grain to become loose. The leather has a slightly greasy handle and high lightfastness.

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Fatliquors and water repellents

Lipoderm Synthetic fatliquor that is specially Liquor E-XP recommended for use as the sole fatliquor on all types of soft leather  that are required to have high lightfastness, high heat resistance and a low density. Lipoderm Liquor E-XP can be applied in combination with water repellents to obtain leather that has a soft handle but is still resistant to water. It has a very high affinity for the leather fibers, which enables it to be used in the manufacture of washable leather. Lipoderm Native fatliquor that gives a very soft Liquor E-XS handle and is ideal for fatliquoring nappa leather and garment leather.  Also recommended for fatliquoring automotive leather and upholstery leather because of its low fogging. Lipoderm Sulfated fatliquor that can be used Liquor E-XU to obtain leather with a very full handle and a tight grain. It can be  applied alone or in combination with the other fatliquors in our Lipoderm range. Especially recommended for shoe upper leather, bag leather and fancy leather. Lipoderm Liquor FB-20 Anionic, fairly lightfast. Replacement product for sulfited fatliquors containing sperm oil. Synthetic fatliquor for good softness and an absolutely dry feel. Specially recommended for glazed and all types of shoe upper leather.

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Lipoderm Liquor FB-GL

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Semi synthetic fatliquor based on synthetic oil, fatty ester and modified natural oil. It has good exhaustion  characteristics and imparts a waxy feel to the leather. Recommended for industrial gloving leather.

Lipoderm Liquor FB-SA Only

Anionic lightfast synthetic fatliquoring agent. Can be used with natural oils. Also suitable as a comEast & South Asia ponent in multicharge fatliquors. Anionic synthetic lightfast fatliquoring agent. Exerts a penetrative fatliquoring effect and imparts partiEast & South Asia  cularly waxy feel and an elastic grain to leathers. Highly penetrative synthetic fatliquor for all types of soft leathers. Brings excellent softness to the leather with  elastic grain. Produces light weight leather with pleasant surface touch.

Lipoderm Liquor FB-SAF Only

Lipoderm Liquor FB-SS

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Lipoderm Lecithin based fatliquor that gives Liquor LA the leather a soft, silky surface texture and a full, crushable handle.  Recommended for all types of soft leather, especially upholstery leather and garment leather. The very high fastness and extremely low fogging of Lipoderm Liquor LA make it an excellent choice for fatliquoring automotive leather. It needs to be employed in combination with other fatliquors such as Lipoderm Liquor A1. It can also be used as a handle improver for nubuck. Lipoderm Liquor LA-2
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All-around fatliquor, based on sulfited natural oil.

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Lipoderm Liquor LA-BE

Blend of natural and synthetic oils. It is a complete fatliquor that can be used as a sole product for the fatliOnly South America  quoring of soft articles, especially furniture upholstery. Provides excellent penetration, softness and a silky touch. Blend of lecithin and synthetic oil. All-around fatliquor. Gives excellent softness and a pleasant superficial Only South America touch. Sulfited, deodorized fish oil and phospholipids. Provides excellent softness and good fullness to the Only South America leather. Refined and sulfated neats-foot oil. Has good light fastness, gives a silky touch and excellent results in physiOnly South America cal tests. Sulfochlorinated tallow oil. Allaround fatliquor, especially for shoe uppers. Shows excellent light and Only South America  heat fastness and has low fogging values. Helps to maintain the firmness of the grain. Balanced mixture of partially sulfochlorinated fatty substances. Allaround fatliquor, stable to electroOnly South America  lytes, with a good light fastness and very low fogging values.

Lipoderm Liquor LA-LE

Lipoderm Liquor LA-LP

Lipoderm Liquor LA-NAE Lipoderm Liquor LA-PC

Lipoderm Liquor LA-SLF

Lipoderm Liquor LA-SLW

Fatliquor based on synthetic oils. It is lightfast, has an excellent penetration and is indicated for all types Only South America of soft and washable leathers. Can  be combined with Densodrin brands during the water repellency process, in order to improve the softness.

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Fatliquors and water repellents

Lipoderm Liquor PSE

Lightfast, synthetic fatliquor for soft leathers. High penetration, high emulsifying power for synthetic oils, resistant to chrome.

Lipoderm Synthetic fatliquor with a high Liquor SA fastness profile that can be used universally. For fatliquoring, Lipoderm Liquor SA can be combined not only with other anionic fatliquors, but also with Lipoderm Oil N1 or natural oils. Furthermore, it can also be used as anionic component in combination fatliquors. Lipoderm Liquor SC Mixture of natural and synthetic oils. Can be used as the sole fatliquor applied to shoe uppers.

Lipoderm Leather fatliquored with Lipoderm Liquor SP Liquor SP is soft, even though it has a tight grain and a full handle. It  also has a low odor. Can be used to fatliquor all types of leather, especially wet-white shoe upper leather and automotive upholstery leather. Lipoderm Liquor SP can be applied as the sole fatliquor or it can be applied in combination with the other fatliquors in our Lipoderm range. Lipoderm Fatliquor based on sulfited natural Liquor WF oil that reduces the water absorption and wettability of the leather, enhan  ces the fatliquoring effect, and gives a tight grain and a greasy handle.

Cat NO Lipoderm

Cationic fatliquor

Lightfast, natural fatliquor, suitable for use in multi-charge liquors, espe(formerly Lipamin cially on leathers that are vacuum Liquor NO) dried. 32

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Fatliquors and water repellents Fatliquoring auxiliaries

Lipoderm N  Anionic emulsifier and stabilizer for anionic fatliquors, with an additional fatliquoring action. Can be applied to washable leathers. Lipoderm Oil FB-SK
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Lightfast synthetic oil; replacement for neats foot oil; inhibits fatty spew.

Oil N1 Native oil with an action comparable  to that of neats foot oil. Can be used as an additive to improve the deposition of fat on the surface. The leather is soft and has a full, round handle and a very smooth, fine grain. Recommended for use on all types of chrome-tanned leather, especially shoe upper leather. Can also be used to oil the grain of vegetable-tanned leather. Consists of 100% oil and contains no hydrophilic groups. Can be used in the Densodrin system. Lipoderm Lightfast fatliquoring auxiliary. InhiTan BB  bits exudation and increases the tensile strength of the leather. Tamol Fix OK Liquid
(formerly Lipamin OK)

Lipoderm

Stabilizer for cationic fatliquors, with an additional fatliquoring action.

(North America: Basyntan Fix OK Liquid)

Water repellents

All BASF water repellents mentioned below are lightfast and heat resistant. They do not contain organic solvents or organic halogen compounds, and so do not make any contribution to the AOX content of the waste water. The water repellent effect can be generally improved by fixation with metal salts. 33

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Densodrin CD  Anionic water repellent for leather that is expected to fulfill the highest standards of water resistance. Especially appropriate for leather tested by the Maeser method. Contains silicone. Densodrin DS  Anionic water repellent for leathers with excellent fastness that are expected to fulfill moderate to high standards of water resistance. Densodrin DS can be used in the manufacture of all types of waterrepellent leather and it is particularly recommended for use as the sole water-repellent fatliquor applied to shoe upper leather. Contains silicone. Densodrin DP  Water-repellent fatliquor for all types of leather that are tested by the Bally Penetrometer method. Leather that has been treated with Densodrin DP has a full handle, it can be dyed to very level shades and it responds well to buffing. Densodrin DP can be used for all types of water-repellent chrome-tanned leather, but it is especially recommended for shoe upper leather. Excellent VOC and fogging results make it an excellent choice for fatliquoring automotive leather. Contains silicone. Densodrin EN  Anionic water repellent for less demanding applications. Densodrin ENS  Anionic water repellent with high fastness for leather with a moderate to high degree of water resistance. Especially appropriate for leather tested by the Bally Penetrometer method. Contains silicone.

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Densodrin EP High-performance water-repellent that is very effective for use on all types of leather that are tested by the Bally and Maeser methods. Leather that has been treated with Densodrin EP has a full handle, it can be dyed to very level shades and it responds well to buffing. Especially recommended for shoe upper leather. Densodrin OF  Anionic, silicone-based additive for use in an aqueous float in combination with other Densodrin types as the main water repellent. Enhances the water resistance and softness of the leather and gives a smooth, silky handle. Can also be employed as a handle improver in finishing. Densodrin S  Anionic, silicone-based additive used to boost the water repellency of leather. Applied in an aqueous float with other Densodrin types as the main water repellent. Densodrin SI  Anionic, silicone-based additive used to boost the action of water repellents, especially in combination with other Densodrin types as the main water repellent. Gives a silky handle when applied to crust or finished leather as a handle improver. Densotan A  Anionic polymer based additive that is very effective for producing waterresistant leather. Boosts the penetration of water repellents, speeds up the process, prevents drawn grain and enhances the leveling and penetration of dyes. Helps to stabilize fatliquor emulsions.

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Drum dyeing Anionic dyes

Luganil and Lurazol dyes can be used to dye all types of leather. Information is given on the most appropriate applications for all brown and black dyes in the range. The range also contains a variety of dyes for fashion colors. Metal-free dyes and iron-complex dyes in the range can be used for wet-white leathers. Further information on our dyes is contained in our shade cards. Luganil dyes Homogeneous anionic dyes for all types of leather. Excellent coloristic properties and reliable fastness. Luganil Yellow G Brilliant, greenish yellow; metal-free.

Luganil Yellowish, brilliant orange; shading Orange GGC  component for high fastness requirements. Luganil Orange NR Reddish orange with high fastness.

Luganil Pale, yellowish brown for all types Light Brown NG  of aniline leather (shoe uppers, upholstery leather and garment leather) with high lightfastness requirements. Luganil Pale, slightly reddish brown, espeBrown GOL  cially recommended for all types of aniline leather (shoe uppers, upholstery leather and garment leather) with high lightfastness requirements. Luganil Vivid, slightly reddish medium Brown NG  brown. Metal-free, especially recommended for finished garment leather. Luganil Brown NK Rich medium brown, recommended for all types of finished leather.

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Luganil Rich, yellowish medium brown, esBrown NGB  pecially recommended for all types of finished leather (shoe uppers, upholstery leather and garment leather) and for nubuck and suede shoe uppers. Luganil Brilliant, reddish medium brown, for Brown MFR  shoe uppers (aniline, nubuck and suede), upholstery leather and garment leather (aniline and finished). Luganil Yellowish olive brown. Iron-complex Olive Brown N dye that can be used to improve the  lightfastness of all types of shoe uppers, garment leather, upholstery leather and automotive leather. Luganil Yellowish medium-to-dark brown Brown NGT  iron-complex dye with high lightfastness. Especially recommended for all types of upholstery leather, automotive leather, garment leather and aniline shoe uppers. Luganil Yellowish, dark brown iron-complex Brown NT  dye. Especially recommended for all types of shoe upper, upholstery leather and garment leather. Luganil Slightly reddish dark brown for deep Brown NR  shades; metal-free, for finished, nubuck and suede shoe uppers and finished upholstery leather. Luganil Dark, medium brown iron-complex Brown RL  dye. Especially recommended for all types of shoe upper leather with high lightfastness requirements, and for unfinished upholstery leather and garment leather.

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Luganil Brown FB-3GN

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Vivid pale brown, especially recommended for shoe lining leathers. Very good shading component for attractive brown shades.

Luganil Very reddish medium brown with Red Brown NB  high lightfastness. Gives excellent results on aniline, nubuck and suede shoe uppers, unfinished upholstery leather, garment leather and automotive leather. Luganil Red NG Luganil Red EB Luganil Bordeaux B Fiery, yellowish red; metal-free. Slightly bluish, metal-free red dye with relatively high lightfastness. Neutral bordeaux.

Luganil Very brilliant, vivid medium blue for Blue NL  fashionable blue and turquoise shades. Luganil Blue NGR Luganil Blue N Neutral, vivid blue; metal-free. Slightly reddish blue.

Luganil Navy blue for deep shades; metalDark Blue NB free. Luganil Dark Green N Luganil Green NG Dark green dye with high color strength, metal-free. Vivid, yellowish green.

Luganil Yellowish grey with high lightfastGrey GC ness.

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Luganil Reddish black. Especially recomBlack CN  mended for improving the lightfastness of black aniline, nubuck and suede shoe uppers and all types of upholstery, automotive and garment leather. Luganil Metal-free black dye for deep Black NT  shades. Recommended for all types of shoe upper, upholstery, automotive and garment leather. Luganil Neutral to slightly reddish black. Black TN Liquid

Lurazol dyes A range of anionic dyes that consists of dyes of uniform composition and of mixtures. Can be used to dye all types of leather. Lurazol Beige LF Neutral beige.

Lurazol Slightly reddish brown, especially Brown N3G  appropriate for finished shoe uppers and nubuck. Lurazol Slightly yellowish, dark brown, Dark Brown B  metal-free dye for finished garment leather, upholstery leather and shoe uppers. Lurazol Red BN Slightly bluish red.

Lurazol Clean, vivid blue; metal-free. Brilliant Blue SBN Lurazol Very strong black for deep, reddish Black EE-HC shades. Lurazol Bluish black for all-round applicaBlack FB-BB tions. Only South Asia 39

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Lurazol Very strong and deep black with Black GB  slightly greenish tone for all types of jet black leathers. Lurazol Strong and deep black with slightly Black RB  reddish tone for all types of intense black shade. Lurazol Slightly reddish black, metal-free Black MRN  dye. Especially recommended for finished shoe uppers, nubuck and suede and for finished upholstery and garment leather. Suitable as shading and dulling component. Lurazol Black Economic deep black providing S-NT 150%  visual strong shades especially for garment leather.

Lurazol

Miscellaneous dyes

C Cationic, reddish black dye with high Black VM Liquid color strength. Recommended for (formerly: Leather sandwich dyeings in combination Black VM Liquid)  with anionic black dyes of the Luganil and Lurazol ranges.

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Drum dyeing Lugafast Colorlock Technology

Lugafast dyes are a new, innovative class of dyes for leather coloration. With these dyestuffs it is possible to achieve standards of wet fastness on chrome tanned as well as on chrome free leather, which are up to now unsurpassed. All products are free of heavy metals. With a new application process, Lugafast dyes form irreversible covalent bonds with the collagen in the leather fibers. Even in deep shades the dyes are resistant to bleeding, staining or migration. Lugafast Black AN Lugafast Brown BB Lugafast Brown BC Lugafast Red RR Lugafast Yellow GG Lugafast Blue NB Neutral black Yellowish dark brown Slightly reddish medium brown Neutral red Greenish yellow Navy blue with high color strength

Eusapon

Dyeing auxiliaries
OC  Surfactant used to wet back wet blue and crust.

Eusapon OE  Nonionic surfactant with excellent wetting power. Densotan A  Anionic polymer solution used to boost penetration and leveling. Can also be used to wet back crust. Lipoderm N  Anionic leveling agent and dispersing agent with a mild fatliquoring effect.

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Lugafast Fix FL  Liquid fixing auxiliary for the colorlock technology with Lugafast dyes that offers considerable advantages over the usual fixing agents, e.g. soda. The use of Lugafast Fix FL cuts dosing times and reduces the length of the dyeing process in the fixing phase. It makes control of the pH value significantly easier throughout the entire dyeing and retanning process. Tamol Fix OK Liquid
(formerly Lipamin OK)

Cationic auxiliary used to reverse the charge and deepen the shade of anionic dyes. Can also be used to fix anionic dyes.

(North America: Basyntan Fix OK Liquid)

Tamol Fix PF Liquid

Formaldehyde-free fixing agent for fixing anionic products, especially (formerly Bastamol dyes, to chrome-tanned and chromePF Liquid) free leather. Tamol Fix PF Liquid (North America: enables the washfastness and perBasyntan Fix PF Liquid)  spiration resistance of all types of leather to be increased. The leather can be dyed to very level, brilliant shades.

Tamol GA  Lightfast anionic leveling agent for leather dyed to dark shades with anionic dyes. Mordant for basic dyes. Tamol M (North America:
Basyntan M)

Anionic dispersing and leveling agent for improving the penetration of anionic dyes and tanning agents.

Tamol M Liquid Liquid dispersing and leveling agent for improving the penetration of Only Europe anionic dyes and tanning agents. Tamol NA 42 Dispersing agent for retanning agents and dyes. Has a pronounced buffering effect and enables leather to be dyed to intense, level shades.

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Tamol NF  Because it has an excellent buffering action, Tamol NF can assist in the neutralization of chrome-tanned leather, and it can also be used to basify wet white pretannages in a controlled manner. Tamol NF can be used in retannages to disperse the tanning agents and dyes, which enables the leather to be dyed to brilliant, level shades. Tamol NNOL (North America:
Basyntan NNOL)

Lightfast, anionic leveling agent for pale shades dyed with anionic dyes.

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Dyes and pigments Liquid dyes for use in finishing

Eukesolar E liquid dyes The Eukesolar E liquid dyes are special metal-complex dyes that are mainly applied by spraying, roll coating and printing. They can also be used to dye and shade finishes and to print designs on leather. Dyes of this type are distinguished by their brilliance, their high lightfastness and their resistance to spotting by water droplets. Eukesolar Yellow EG Liquid Eukesolar Yellow ER Liquid Eukesolar Orange ER Liquid Eukesolar Cherry Red EG Liquid Eukesolar Red EB Liquid Eukesolar Rubine EB Liquid Eukesolar Light Brown EG Liquid Eukesolar Red Brown ER Liquid Eukesolar Brown EB Liquid Eukesolar Dark Brown ER Liquid Eukesolar Brilliant Blue EB Liquid Eukesolar Royal Blue ER Liquid Eukesolar Black ER Liquid Greenish yellow Reddish yellow Neutral, intense shade of orange Neutral red Bluish red Classic shade of rubine Yellowish brown Deep reddish brown Violet shade of brown Dark brown Deep brilliant blue Intense, reddish blue Deep, neutral black

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Dyes and pigments

Eukesolar Black ES Liquid Eukesolar Turquoise EB Liquid Eukesolar Brown FB-RG Liquid
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Very deep, reddish black Slightly greenish brilliant blue Greenish Brown

Pigment preparations

Lepton Pigments Aqueous, casein-free pigment preparations with high coverage, high wet rubfastness and very high lightfastness and resistance to migration. The Lepton Pigments can be used to formulate finishes with a natural appearance, excellent ageing resistance and very high fastness. The finished leather has a very fine grain. They are recommended for use on all types of leather, in aqueous finishes for aniline leather as well as in highly pigmented finishes. All of the products in the range can be applied as full shades. Lepton Black N  Neutral black. Very economical when used for shading. Lepton Deep Black BN Dark, neutral black used for shading and for dyeing black finishes.

Besides the basic colors listed above, which are globally available, some regions have their specific pigment ranges: East Asia: Lepton Colors FR-FE Full color range

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Dyes and pigments

South Asia: Lepton Black FB-1 Neutral black for black finishes.

Lepton Deep Black for aniline finishes. Deep Black FB-1 Lepton White FB-1 Lepton White FF-CN Neutral pure white for white and pastel shades. Pure white with high covering properties for white and pastel shades.

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Corial binders All of the Corial binders are aqueous acrylic polymer dispersions. Corial Forms a tough, elastic film with low Binder BAN  tack. Used in very elegant finishes with a natural appearance and high fastness. Corial Binder CW Can be used as the sole binder in various formulations for base coats. Provides soft finishes with good Only South America  coverage and with excellent pattern retention.

Acrylic binders

Corial Soft binder with excellent cold flex Binder DN  properties. Gives finishes with a good fill and high flexometer values. Free of NMP and NEP. Corial Basic component for finishing comBinder EL  pounds for base and color coats with a pronounced filling and an excellent sealing effect of the surface. Free of solvents (esp. NMP, NEP). Corial Has a pronounced filling action and Binder EV  excellent sealing of the surface of the leather. It is usually applied in combination with other acrylic and polyurethane binders, and it can be used as an alternative to butadiene binders. Particularly recommended for finishing splits, corrected grain and full-grain upholstery leather and nappa leather. Free of solvents (esp. NMP, NEP). Corial Very soft film; used in conjunction Binder FB-OHN with other bottoming agents as plasticizing component in pigment Only South Asia coats; for glove and garment leather.

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Corial Binder FB-UB

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Corial Binder FF-OK

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Soft, acrylic binder that forms a transparent film with brilliant look and good gloss. Can cater to season coats on all types of articles, especially with aniline requirement. Acrylic binder with soft and very elasstic films. Imparts good covering and is characterized by high wet fastness properties.

Corial Binder IF  Finely divided, flexible and waterresistant. Used in impregnation, in adhesion coats and in pigmented coats. Corial Binder LB-CH Can be used as the sole binder in various formulations for base coats. Provides finishes of medium hardOnly South America  ness with good coverage and with excellent pattern retention. Forms a soft, low-tack film. Can be thickened with ammonia.

Corial Binder ON

Corial Finely divided polymer dispersion for Microbinder AM  aniline and semi-aniline finishes with a natural break that does not accentuate defects in the grain. High water resistance. Corial Microbinder P
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Very finely divided dispersion with outstanding penetration properties for very natural-looking finishes with  a high fastness profile. The product is therefore especially suitable for aniline and semi-aniline finishes. Can also be used for impregnation.

Corial Soft, non-tacky binder with excelUltrasoft NT  lent hiding power for defects in the grain. The leather has a natural break after it has been milled, it has high fastness and it responds very well when it is embossed. Free of NMP and NEP. 48

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Corial Ground F Acrylic polymer solution. Penetrates (formerly deeply into the leather and tightens Leather Ground F)  the grain. Impregnating agent for corrected-grain leathers.

Lepton binders

Compact binders

The Lepton binders are compact binders, i.e. they are specially formulated from a combination of binders, waxes and fillers, which makes it possible to simplify the processes of standard finishes. Lepton Compact binder that has been Binder AE  specially developed for use in base coats applied to corrected-grain upholstery leather. The leather responds very well to embossing at temperatures of up to approx. 100 C without any danger of the plate cutting through the film. Compound binder of a new generation especially developed for application in base and middle/ Only East Asia color coats of upholstery leather. Lepton Binder FR-CU achieves high-coverage without compromising the soft and natural feel and appearance of the leather. Lepton Binder FR-NA
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Lepton Binder FR-CU

A very finely divided compact binder for finishing full-grain leather. It does not impair the natural appea  rance or the handle of the leather. Appropriate for use in highly pigmented base coats applied to fullgrain leathers.

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Lepton Binder LB-AR

Specially developed for finishing shoe splits, but can also be applied on furniture upholstery. The Only South America  splits respond very well to embossing at temperatures of up to approx. 100 C without any danger of the plate cutting through the film. The product can also be used on formulations applied by curtain coating and roller-coater machines. Compact binder that has been specially developed for use in base coats applied to corrected-grain, Only South America  usually for furniture upholstery leather. It is also recommended for shoe, nappa and motorcycle clothing leather. The leather responds very well to embossing without any danger of the plate cutting through the film. Provides an elegant aspect to the finish. Compact binder that has been specially developed for extremely soft upholstery nappa and clothing Only South America  nappa. Provides a natural aspect to the finish, without overloading the grain. It responds very well to embossing, especially with small patterns, like pores.

Lepton Binder LB-EC

Lepton Binder LB-GU

Lepton Very finely divided compact binder Binder NA  for finishing full-grain leather. Does not impair the natural appearance or the handle of the leather. Lepton Compact binder with a very proBinder SD  nounced filling effect on full-grain leather and on splits. Very high fastness and easy to use. Especially recommended for full-grain shoe upper leather.

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Lepton Binder formulated from an acrylic Binder SP  polymer and polyurethane. Used in finishes with high coverage and excellent flexibility that respond well to embossing. Especially recommended for use on high-quality splits and corrected-grain cattlehide, such as bag leather or shoe upper leather.

Astacin finishes

Polyurethane binders

Generally the products in the Astacin range of finishes consist of aqueous polyurethane dispersions. Astacin High-performance polyurethane Finish PE  binder with excellent fastness that can be used to finish all types of fullgrain and corrected-grain leather. It performs particularly well in finishes applied to high-quality splits that are destined for use as shoe uppers, but it is also a very appropriate choice for finishing automotive leather. Free of NMP, NEP and alkyl tin compounds. Astacin Soft, elastic polyurethane binder for Finish PR  use in base coats and color coats. Recommended for all types of leather that require high levels of fastness and hydrolysis resistance, especially for automotive and upholstery leather and for athletic shoes. Free of NMP, NEP and alkyl tin compounds.

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Astacin Soft, non-tacky polyurethane binder Finish PS  which has excellent fastness and is easy to process. Particularly recommended for use in finishes that are resistant to spotting by water droplets, such as those applied to bag leather and for shoe upper leather. Excellent fastness properties make Astacin Finish PS also a very appropriate choice for finishing all types of leather with high fastness demands like e.g. automotive leather. Free of NMP, NEP and alkyl tin compounds. Astacin High-performance polyurethane Finish PT  binder with excellent fastness that can be used to finish all types of fullgrain and corrected-grain leather. It performs particularly well in finishes applied to high-quality splits that are destined for use as shoe uppers. Excellent fastness properties make Astacin Finish PT also a very appropriate choice for finishing automotive leather. Free of NMP, NEP and alkyl tin compounds. Astacin Matt polyurethane dispersion with Finish PTM  excellent fastness which is easy to process. Astacin Finish PTM is very versatile and can be used for all types of full-grain and corrected-grain leather. The main application is as a binder for use in base coats and top coats applied to leather with high fastness, e.g. automotive leather. Free of NMP, NEP and alkyl tin compounds. Astacin Aqueous, solvent-free polyurethane Finish PUD  dispersion for use in highly elastic finishes with high fastness. 52

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Astacin Soft, solvent-free polyester-polyFinish PUM  urethane dispersion. Forms a film that is very effective for filling and sealing the surface of the leather. Gives finishes with high cold crack resistance and excellent adhesion Free of NMP, NEP and alkyl tin compounds. Astacin Solvent-free dispersion of a soft Finish PUMN TF  polyester-polyurethane. Has a good filling action and helps to seal the surface of the leather. Finishes respond very well when they are plated or embossed, and they have high cold crack resistance and excellent adhesion. Free of NMP, NEP and alkyl tin compounds. Astacin Fulfills the highest standards of fastFinish SUSI TF ness. Astacin Finish SUSI TF is distinguished by its softness and flexibility. Particularly recommended for use in very elegant finishes with a natural appearance. Free of solvents (esp. NMP, NEP) and alkyl tin compounds. Astacin Ground FB-KP
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Cationic polyurethane binder, mainly used in the ground coat to get very good sealing as well as excellent adhesion of the subsequent finish.

Astacin Improves the adhesion of finishes Ground UH TF applied to oily or water-repellent leathers without impairing their water  repellency. Free of solvents (esp. NMP, NEP) and alkyl tin compounds.

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Eukesol Binder FB-U

Protein binders and top coats

Non-thermoplastic casein-based binder for plated and glazed finishes; improves resistance to acetone  and fastness to hot plating of polymer finishes. Casein based cationic ground mainly used in the ground coat to level out the absorption of subsequent coats in the leather. Can be polished. Casein based binder mainly used to obtain a transparent finish with very good adhesion properties. It is  mainly recommended for obtaining adherent films; suitable for glazed leathers.

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Eukesol Ground FB-PC

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Luron Binder FB-ST

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Luron Thermosetting binder and top coat Binder U  for plated and glazed finishes. Improves the resistance of finishes to acetone and their resistance to plating at high temperatures. Luron Ground EI Only Base coat that is applied before leathers are polished or glazed. It forms an exceptionally smooth coat East & South Asia  that seals the surface and has a leveling effect that readily covers up grain defects and open pores.

Luron Lustre E  Elastic, thermosetting binder for glazed finishes. Luron Lustre TE  Elastic, thermosetting binder for glazed finishes. Reduces the tack of polymer finishes. Luron Matting  Matting agent for thermosetting finishes. Can also be used as filler for many types of plated finishes. Free of NMP and NEP.

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Lacquers and top coats

Luron Top  Tough top coat that responds well to embossing. Especially appropriate for use in finishes applied to aniline leather. Luron Top FB-EL Casein based binder; coating agent mainly used for high gloss glazed finishes, which respond well to glazing and ironing. Casein based top coating agent primarily intended for glossy leather. It imparts brilliance, natural shine and roundness to the leather.

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Luron Top FB-GT

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Astacin

Water-based top coats

Matt polyurethane dispersion. Finishes Matting HS  based on Astacin Matting HS are resistant to hydrolysis, which makes it especially appropriate for finishing automotive leather and high performance upper leather for sports footwear. Free of alkyl tin compounds, NMP and other organic solvents. Matt polyurethane dispersion with a special feel modifier. Free of alkyl tin compounds, NMP and other organic Only South America  solvents and has very low VOC figures. Finishes with Astacin Matting LB-WE are transparent, matt, elastic and have a silky touch.

Astacin Matting LB-WE

Astacin Matt polyurethane dispersion for use Matting LV TF  in aqueous top coats. Does not contain NMP or NEP and has an extremely low VOC content. Can be used to finish all types of leather. Especially recommended for finishes for automotive leather that are free of NMP and have an elegant appearance and high cold crack resistance. 55

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Astacin Polyurethane dispersion. Gives a Matting MT  more matt, water-resistant finish with a pleasant handle and high cold flex resistance. Free of NMP and NEP. Astacin Innovative, intrinsic polyurethaneNovomatt DM  based matting agent, free of inorganic (e.g. silica) matting additives. Imparts a very matt surface that cannot be repolished. Leathers have a pleasant, soft, warm and waxy handle and fulfill highest standards of fastness. Especially recommended for use on upholstery leather and automotive leather as well as for high quality shoe upper leather. Free of solvents (esp. NMP, NEP) and alkyl tin compounds. Astacin Innovative polyurethane-based matNovomatt GG  ting agent. Gives a matt finish that cannot be repolished. The leather has and a soft, waxy handle and fulfills the highest standards of fastness. Astacin Novomatt GG is especially recommended for use on upholstery and automotive leather. Free of NMP, NEP and alkyl tin compounds. Astacin Top EE-US Top coat with excellent fastness and high gloss. It is especially recommended as an alternative to  nitrocellulose emulsions and cellulose acetobutyrate lacquers in thin, elegant finishes that are applied to aniline leather, etc. Free of NMP and alkyl tin compounds.

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Lacquers and top coats

Astacin Top LL  For all types of water based patent leather with high gloss and excellent properties. Astacin Top LL can be used as the glossy component in the top coats of aqueous finishes that are required to fulfill the highest standards of fastness. Free of NMP and alkyl tin compounds. Astacin Top UT  Polyurethane dispersion for lightfast top coats with medium gloss, high fastness and high cold crack resistance. Free of NMP and NEP. Lepton Reduces the gloss of leather Matting EO  finishes. It has excellent fastness and it performs very well in combination with polyurethane binders in top coats. Free of NMP and NEP. Lepton For obtaining transparent finishes Aquatop TG  with high gloss. Especially recommended for use on shoe upper leather. Free of NMP. Lepton Top FR-ZA Aqueous formulation of polymeric binders with special additives. Applying Lepton Top FR-ZA in the  top coat offers a simple but effective means of obtaining transparent finishes with medium-high gloss and extremely natural touch. Especially recommended for use on shoe upper, glove and garment leather.

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Lacquers and top coats

Lepton Top LC  Colorless top coat for solvent-free finishes with a medium gloss that improves the soil repellency and ageing resistance of the leather. It is one of a new generation of acrylicbased top coats that provide distinct ecological and economic advantages in finishes applied to leather. Particularly recommended for use on upholstery leather, upper leather for sports footwear and automotive leather. Free of solvents, esp. NMP and NEP. Lepton Top MA  Colorless auxiliary for water based top coats. It improves the abrasion resistance of finishing formulations and is therefore recommended especially for all leather articles that have to fulfill tests like Taber, MIE, Wyzenbeck or Gakushine. With Lepton Top MA crackle effects can be achieved, which make it a very appropriate choice for fashionable shoe upper leather. Free of solvents, esp. NMP and NEP.

Corial EM Finish Black Corial EM Finish F

Nitrocellulose emulsions
For top coats with a pronounced filling effect and excellent fastness. Nitrocellulose emulsion that can be diluted with water and watermiscible solvents. The product is  mainly used as a top coat and for effect finishes applied with the roller coater.

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Lacquers and top coats

Corial EM Nitrocellulose emulsion that can be Finish G  used as a top coat or as a co-binder. Gives leathers with a pleasant luster, a natural handle and high fastness. Corial EM Finish KE Top coating emulsion for aqueous finishing which provides a glossy surface with very good fastness pro  perties and a very pleasant, smooth feel.

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Corial EM Nitrocellulose emulsion that can be Finish KN  used as a top coat or as a co-binder in combination with polymer dispersions. Leather finished with this product has a very high gloss, excellent wet rubfastness and a natural handle. Corial EM Nitrocellulose emulsion with a matFinish M  ting effect. Gives a matt or silky matt finish with high fastness and a smooth, pleasant handle.

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Finishing Auxiliaries Crosslinking agents

Astacin Crosslinking agent for aqueous Hardener CA  finishes based on polycarbodiimide. It enhances the pattern retention when the leather is embossed, imparts higher wet rubfastness and improved stability against hydrolysis. It brings about a substantial reduction in the tack of base coats and top coats that have been crosslinked with isocyanate. Free of solvents, esp. NMP and NEP, does not contain alkyl tin compounds. Astacin Especially developed for use in Hardener CI  conjunction with automatic in-line metering systems. Because Astacin Hardener CI is applied in a closed system, it makes a large contribution to improved industrial hygiene in leather finishing plants. Astacin Hardener CI is based on a polyfunctional isocyanate. Free of NMP, NEP and alkyl tin compounds. Astacin Highly concentrated isocyanate Hardener CN  crosslinking agent for use in aqueous finishes. Very easy to mix into finishes. Fulfills the highest standards of fastness. Free of NMP, NEP and alkyl tin compounds. Corial Crosslinking agent for polymer binHardener AN  ders and aqueous top coats based on a polyaziridine. Causes a substantial improvement in the fastness of finishes, especially their wet fastness. Luron Hardener EE-CH Only South Asia Crosslinking agent for casein-based finishes. The surface of the finishing obtains an excellent water resistance and a high gloss.

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Finishing Auxiliaries Fillers and waxes

Lepton Auxiliary used to boost the coverage Enhancer CP  of aqueous base coats. Small amounts can be added in order to obtain very high hiding power for defects in the grain without impairing the natural appearance of the leather. Improves the response of the leather to embossing. Especially recommended for use in base coats applied to low-quality crust (upgrading). Free of NMP and NEP. Lepton Unique filler that expands when it is Enhancer LT  subjected to heat, providing an outstanding upgrading effect of defects on the leather surface. Very smooth, non-tacky base coats can be formulated with Lepton Enhancer LT. The product neither affects the adhesion of the finish nor the physical fastness properties of the leather such as its flexing endurance. It is recommended for all types of leather made from low-quality raw material. Free of NMP and NEP. Lepton Foam stabilizer used to formulate Filler AF  finishes applied by the BASF Airfoam System. Free of NMP and NEP. Lepton Filler CF Can be applied as a sole auxiliary for various finishing formulations. Provides soft finishes, improving the coOnly South America  verage and the matting effect of the films. Improves fullness in bottoming coats, reduces tackiness on piling and plating.

Lepton Filler FB-K

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Lepton Acts as a filler and gives leather with Filler FCG  a smooth, settled appearance. Especially recommended for use in finishes with high hiding power applied to corrected-grain cattlehide and splits and for upgrading leather made from low-quality raw stock. Free of NMP and NEP. Lepton Filler H  Modified wax emulsion for improving the leveling and fill of finishes. Gives a silky, waxy handle. Free of NMP and NEP. Lepton Filler LB-ST Auxiliary for extremely soft leathers, such as clothing and upholstery nappa. Improves the leveling, filing Only South America  and the uniformity of the surface, providing a pleasant touch and a natural look.

Lepton Reduces the gloss of aqueous top Matting AL  coats to give a matt finish with a very settled appearance and a pleasant handle. Enables very matt, deep black shades to be obtained without any haziness. Free of NMP and NEP. Lepton Matting LB-F Used in base coats to fill the surface of the leather and to obtain a very matt, non-tacky finish. Can be Only South America  employed in pigmented and semianiline finishes applied to full-grain and corrected-grain leather. Free of NMP and NEP.

Lepton Wax 11  Employed in base coats and top coats as a plate-release agent and to improve the response of the finish to glazing. Used in base coats as a pull-up wax after polishing or plating.

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Lepton Wax 16  Plate-release agent for use in base coats and aqueous top coats. Gives a soft, muted handle. Lepton Wax A  Cationic wax emulsion. Improves the handle and fill of finishes, and prevents the leather from sticking when it is plated or piled. Gives a waxy handle. Free of NMP and NEP. Lepton Wax BN  Nonionic wax emulsion. Improves the handle and gives a smoother surface. Excellent plate-release action. Especially appropriate for use in finishes based on thermoplastic binders. Free of organic solvents, in particular free of NMP and NEP. Lepton Wax EE-HW
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Imparts excellent and durable water, oil and stain repellent properties to the leather surface without impairing  the natural leather characteristics. Can be used alone or diluted with water as an impregnation agent for double face. Can be applied as an intermediate coat on top of the base coat to obtain special effects such as a co  lored pull-up effect. Especially recommended for use on fashionable shoe upper leather and bag leather. Very effective auxiliary that is used to finish fashionable leather with a high gloss. It is applied at the end of the  finishing process to obtain a whitish, frosted surface which can easily be polished to a high gloss. The leather has a silky handle. Especially recommended for use on fashionable shoe upper leather and bag leather.

Lepton Wax E-XP

Only Europe

Lepton Wax E-ZP

Only Europe

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Lepton Wax FB-A Lepton

Only South Asia

Cationic wax emulsion, improves handle and fullness, inhibits tackiness on plating and piling.

Concentrated wax emulsion for use Wax P 60  in base coats. Gives very high, even coverage, which makes it particularly effective for upgrading fancy leathers, shoe uppers and upholstery leather made from low-quality raw stock. Free of NMP and NEP. Lepton Wax emulsion that is employed in Wax SW  aqueous finishes in order to obtain a pull-up effect and other special effects. Particularly recommended for use on upholstery leather and shoe upper leather with a pronounced pull-up effect.

Amollan EE
Only Europe

Miscellaneous auxiliaries
Defoaming emulsion that can be used in most of the processes of leather production.

Amollan IP/ Used to enhance the penetration of Amollan E-IP  impregnating agents applied to corrected-grain leathers and finishes applied by spraying. Amollan Glazing agent for nubuck and suede. Lustre VN  Used to increase the strength and brilliance of the shade. Amollan SW  High-performance auxiliary that prevents production problems from occurring as the result of poor leveling, and it improves the leveling of finishes applied by all methods including curtain coating. Amollan SW improves the wettability of leather surfaces and makes finishes easy to 64

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respray. It prevents fish eyes from being formed as the result of the poor wettability of the surface. Free of NMP and NEP. Amollan VC  High-performance leveling agent for all types of finishes. Particularly appropriate for use in highly viscous finishes applied by forward and reverse roll coating. Free of NMP and NEP. Amollan VM  Wetting agent used to improve the leveling of all types of finish. Prevents the formation of fish eyes caused by insufficient wetting of the substrate. Does not impair the gloss or the physical properties of the finish. Free of NMP and NEP. Lepton High-performance additive for fiAdditive TL  nishes. Provides a simple and efficient means of adjusting the viscosity of finishes applied by all methods. This product maintains the viscosity constant over very long periods, which ensures that the best results are obtained. Improves the leveling of finishes, has a defoaming action and makes finishes easier to apply to all types of leather. Free of NMP and NEP. Lepton Used to adjust the viscosity of aquePaste VL  ous finishes. Very effective for use in finishes formulated with polyurethane binders. Free of NMP and NEP.

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Lepton Added to top coats in order to obProtector SR  tain a soil-repellent finish. Helps to prevent soil from being deposited on the surface of the leather and makes the leather easier to clean. Recommended for use on all types of leather dyed to pale shades and sensitive shades, especially automotive and upholstery leather. Free of NMP and NEP. Eukesol Cationic oil emulsion, capable of Oil Ground  being dyed with basic dyes. Compatible with anionic binders. Reduces the absorbency of the leather and improves its elasticity. Free of NMP and NEP.

Eukesol Oil 4070

Pull-up oils and waxes

For pronounced pull-up effects. For pronounced pull-up effects with a waxy handle.

Eukesol Oil 4080

Eukesol Oil GN  Solvent-free oil that can be used to obtain natural-looking pull-up effects and a pleasant handle on full-grain leather and buffed leather. It is particularly recommended for use on all types of water-repellent leather, because it does not impair the waterproofing properties (Maeser and Bally) and the high water vapor permeability. Eukesol Oil HP  For pull-up effects on water-resistant leathers. Free of organic solvents. Does not impair the water resistance of the leather. Can also be used as a handle improver for suede.

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Eukesol Oil OW Improves the fullness and gloss of finishes that will be polished or Only Europe glazed. Eukesol Solvent-free wax that contains siliWax GW  cone. It has been specially developed for use on water-repellent leather. It is employed in hydrophobic pull-up finishes with a waxy handle. Corial Wax SV  Pull-up wax dissolved in an organic solvent.

Corial

Handle modifiers
Wax EBT  Handle improver for aqueous and solvent-based finishes. Gives a slightly tacky handle.

Corial Wax F-EG Only

Auxiliary for leather finishing for all types of leather that imparts a smooth, silky soft handle and East & South Asia enhances the rubfastness in many  cases. The product can be used in both aqueous and non-aqueous top coating systems. Corial Wax H  Water-repellent wax dissolved in organic solvents for application by spraying. For Nappalan, nubuck and suede. Can be used in all types of solvent-based finishes.

Lepton Wax CS  Handle improver for aqueous finishes. Gives a soft, smooth handle and improves the wet rubfastness. Free of NMP and NEP.

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Lepton Wax DS  The addition of Lepton Wax DS to top coats gives the leather squeakreducing properties. Disturbing noises resulting from the rubbing together of leather and leather or of leather and plastic are reduced considerably. Free of NMP, NEP or any other organic solvents and VOC. Lepton Wax HM  Handle improver that contains silicone and imparts a warm natural handle on the surface of the leather. It also improves the rubfastness of the leather and makes it less sensitive to abrasion and soiling. Particularly recommended for use on upper leather for sports footwear and safety footwear and on upholstery leather and automotive leather. Free of NMP, NEP or any other organic solvents. Lepton Wax NS Handle improver that imparts a soft, smooth handle. Only Europe Lepton Wax WN  Silicone-based product used to improve the leveling of finishes applied to all types of leather. It also boosts the performance of the leather in the Taber abrasion test, and has a very beneficial effect on its wet rubfastness. The leather has an attractive smooth, silky handle. Lepton Wax WN does not contain NMP or any other solvents and it is free of volatile organic compounds.

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Safety The information and advice given in our Safety Data Sheet should be observed for all the products described here. Due attention should also be given to the precautions necessary for handling chemicals. Note The data contained in this publication are based on our current knowledge and experience. In view of the many factors that may affect processing and application of our products, these data do not relieve processors from carrying out their own investigations and tests; neither do these data imply any guarantee of certain properties, nor the suitability of the products for a specific purpose. Any descriptions, drawings, photographs, data, proportions, weights etc. given herein may change without prior information and do not constitute the agreed contractual quality of the products. It is the responsibility of the recipients of our products to ensure that any proprietary rights and existing laws and legislation are observed. July 2012

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