Wollwachsfette

Licrol L

lanolin fatliquor

Chemical composition

blend of sulphited fish oil with lanolin

Active matter

approx. 45 %

Appearance

light brown soft paste

pH - value (1:10)

6.0 - 8.0

Charge

anionic

Stability

stable to acids and salts under usual tannery conditions, unstable in chrome liquors

Dilution

combinations with other fatliquors have to be stirred thoroughly before dilution, dilution method: 1 : 3 with water of 50 °C – 60 °C

Field of application

Lanolin fatliquor which is used for shoe upper leather, with outstanding grain firmness and fullness, as well as remarkable physical resistance (particularly tear resistance). It can also be used for full vegetable burnish in order to enhance dye brilliancy, polishability and glaceblend.

 

Properties

  • very good filling properties
  • reduces water absorbance
  • improves the grain resistance
  • avoids grain cracking after heavy retanning
  • excellent grain lubrication
  • marked effect

     

    Application

    Licrol L is used in combination with other Licrols for the production of shoe upper leather. It can also be used in the hot-air stuffing drum.

    Full vegetable burnish

    Licrol L
    Licrol SB 114
    or Licrol SB 154

    2.0 % - 3.0 %
    2.0 % - 5.0 %

    Shoe upper

    Licrol SB 114
    Licrol 0598
    Licrol L

    2.0 % - 4.0 %
    2.0 % - 4.0 %
    2.0 % - 4.0 %

    Vegetable tanned leather

    Licrol L
    Licrol SB 114

    2.0 % - 4.0 %
    4.0 % - 6.0 %

    Heavily retanned chrome leather

    Licrol L
    Licrol SB 114

    Licrol SE

    2.0 % - 4.0 %
    3.0 % - 5.0 %

    1.0 % - 2.0 %

    Remark

    Licrol L is a technical emulsion and variations in colour and viscosity can happen. The properties for application are not touched by this.

    Storage temperature

    Storage at temperatures between 5 °C and 40 °C.

    Shelf life

    Up to 6 months in the original sealed packing.

    Usage

    Stir before use.

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