- Fatliquors
Licrol LA 17
lecithin fatliquor
Chemical composition
combination of lecithin with emulsifiers
Active matter
approx. 50 %
Appearance
beige uniform 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
High quality lecithin fatliquor for garment, gloving and upholstery leathers. If used in the neutralization, it improves the smoothness of the grain and inner softness.
Properties
- penetrates deeply and provides high inner softness with a waxy touch
- fine and smooth grain
- fluffy character
- good lightfastness
- gives light weight leathers
Application
Licrol LA 17 can be used alone or in combination with other anionic or non-ionic fatliquors. Best results are achieved in combination with Licrol SB 154, Licrol VS 16 and Licrol G 662.
Glove
Licrol LA 17
Licrol VS 16
Licrol SB 154
2.0 % - 4.0 %
4.0 % - 6.0 %
3.0 % - 5.0 %
Garment
Licrol LA 17
Licrol G 662
Licrol VS 16
2.0 % - 4.0 %
3.0 % - 5.0 %
4.0 % - 6.0 %
Nappa upper leather
Licrol LA 17
Licrol L
Licrol SB 154
2.0 % - 3.0 %
1.0 % - 2.0 %
2.0 % - 4.0 %
Remark
Licrol LA 17 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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