- Fatliquors
Licrol K 4
cationic fatliquor
Chemical composition
blend of natural and synthetic oils
Active matter
approx. 50 %
Appearance
white, viscous emulsion
pH - value (1:10)
3.5 - 4.5
Charge
cationic
Stability
can be used in the chrome tanning. Like vegetable tannins, it precipitates in combination with anionic products
Dilution
1 : 3 with water of 30 °C – 40 °C
Field of application
Cationic fatliquor for the chrome tannage and for the final application into the fatliquoring bath. In rechroming it gives a proper wet back with the natural smooth grain. It supports the uniform uptake of the chrome or the chrome syntan. In topping it provides surface touch for the heavy retan crust, which has to be vacuum dried.
Properties
- good lightfastness
- improves grain smoothness and elasticity in chrome tannage
- slightly waxy feel
- ensures exhaustion of anionic fatliquors
- improves chrome distribution
Application
Licrol K 4 is added first in the chrome tanning process. For the exhaustion of the main fatliquor and for surface lubrication, Licrol K 4 is given after the formic acid.
Acid wash
Licrol K 4
0.5 % - 1.0 %
Chrome tannage
Licrol K 4
0.5 % - 2.0 %
Fatliquoring bath
Licrol K 4
1.0 % - 2.0 %
Top fatliquoring
Licrol K 4
Licrol SG
or
Licrol K 4
Licrol SE
0.5 %
0.5 %
0.5 % - 1.0 %
0.25 % - 0.5 %
Remark
Licrol K 4 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. Precipitates may form if stored below 5 °C. Precipitates can be dissolved in water of 80 °C or higher.
Shelf life
Up to 6 months in the original sealed packing.
Usage
Stir before use.
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