- Fatliquors
Ebenin HE
hydrophobic fatliquor
Chemical composition
blend of paraffinic waxes, polymers and special emulsifiers
Active matter
approx. 50 %
Appearance
white emulsion
pH - value (1:10)
5.0 - 7.0
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
Hydrophobic fatliquor for softening of shoe softy and garment leather. Ebenin HE is suitable for shoe and upholstery waterproof leathers and can also be used for washable glove leathers.
Properties
- very good hydrophobic effect
- excellent softness
- very good lightfastness
- heat resistant
- gives a full handle
Application
Ebenin HE is applied during neutralization and in main fatliquoring. The best hydrophobic effect is achieved by a final fixation with chrome or aluminium tannins. It can be blended with different combinations of Licrols to obtain special properties like pull up or tight and elastic grain.
Upholstery
Ebenin HE
10.0 % - 12.0 %
Garment nappa
Ebenin HE
10.0 % - 15.0 %
Upper leather
Ebenin HE
5.0 % - 10.0 %
Remark
Ebenin HE 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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