Main Fatliquors

Licrol DM 8

main fatliquor

Chemical composition

blend of sulphited oils with synthetic fatty substances and emulsifier

Active matter

approx. 45 %

Appearance

beige viscous liquid

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

Universal fatliquor for all kinds of soft, fluffy or white leathers with smooth fine grain. It is very suitable for upholstery, garment and gloves.

 

Properties

  • pleasant touch
  • good inner softness
  • even and deep penetration
  • good lightfastness

       

      Application

      Licrol DM 8 is used in combination with other anionic or non-ionic fatliquors. Best results are achieved in combination with Licrol PS 9, Licrol SB 126 and Licrol SLG.

      Garment

      Licrol DM 8
      Licrol SLG
      Licrol SB 126

      4.0 % - 5.0 %
      3.0 % - 4.0 %
      3.0 % - 4.0 %

      Upholstery

      Licrol DM 8
      Licrol SB 126

      Licrol SB 114

      6.0 % - 8.0 %
      3.0 % - 4.0 %

      3.0 % - 5.0 %

      Shoe upper

      Licrol DM 8
      Licrol PS 9 

      Licrol SLG

      3.0 % - 4.0 %
      2.0 % - 4.0 %

      2.0 % - 3.0 %

      Gloves

      Licrol DM 8
      Licrol PS 9

      Licrol SLG

      4.0 % - 6.0 %
      3.0 % - 4.0 %

      4.0 % - 5.0 %

      Remark

      Licrol DM 8 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.

      This information and our technical advice - whether verbal, in writing or by way of trials - are given in good faith but without warranty, and this also applies where proprietary rights of third parties are involved. Our advice does not release you from the obligation to check its validity and to test our products as to their suitability for the intended processes and uses. The application, use and processing of our products and the products manufactured by you on the basis of our technical advice are beyond our control and, therefore, entirely your own responsibility. Our products are sold in accordance with our General Conditions of Sale and Delivery.

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