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WET END PRODUCTS

Leather chemicals
designed for a greener earth

Wet End Chemicals

Viederm dye range

Application: Dyeing Leather

Viederm dyes – are a range of anionic dyestuffs suitable for dyeing all types of leather. Many Viederm dyes are substantive, providing deep shades on lower affinity leathers. Wet fastness properties are generally improved with the after-treatment with a selected cationic auxiliary, e. g. Viefix T

The main characteristics are:

  • Average to Good fastness of anionic dyes to wet crocking, washability and perspiration resistance

  • Easy to penetrate, Easy to fix

  • Zero Free Formaldehyde

  • Easy to colour match, good compatibility

  • Zero known hazardous or restricted substances

Vie has the following base range of medium-high performance dyes:

  • Viederm Black AM conc

  • Viederm Black SB

  • Viederm Black NT

  • Viederm Black VL-I

  • Viederm Brown RL

  • Viederm Brown 2RL

  • Viederm Dark Br. SGR

  • Viederm Brown NR

  • Viederm Brown NT

  • Viederm Brown MFR

  • Viederm Brown CB

  • Viederm Brown G

  • Viederm Brown GR

  • Viederm Red Brown R

  • Viederm Yellow Brown R

  • Viederm Yellow MRL

  • Viederm Green SK

  • Viederm Blue N

  • Viederm Navy Blue RV

  • Viederm Red G

  • Viederm Grey GB

  • Viederm Grey RL

  • Viederm Orange GL

  • Viederm Green SK

  • Viederm Red Violet B

Viefix T - Cationic Dye Fixing agent

Application: Dyeing auxiliary

Viefix T – is a cationic fixing agent for improving dye build up, shade intensity and wet properties

The main characteristics are:

  • Improves the fastness of anionic dyes to wet crocking, washability and perspiration resistance

  • Used also in Sandwich dyeing as a shade intensifier

  • Zero Free Formaldehyde

  • Low foaming

  • Enhances Dye affinity and Shade intensification

Properties:

  • Appearance: Translucent colorless to yellowish liquid

  • Chemical character: quaternary polyhydroxy alkylene polyamine

  • Ionic character: Cationic

  • Active substance: circa 32 %

  • pH value (5% soln): circa. 7+-1

  • Compatibility: good with cationic and nonionic products.

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging


Viefix Application:

Viefix T should be diluted with water before addition to the drum.When dyeing with anionic dyes, the wet fastness properties can be considerably improved by an after treatment with Viefix T. The fixation results depend on the quality and strength of each dye and the amount of Viefix T used. An indication of the guide values is given below. Treatment should be carried out in a fresh bath. Viefix T can be used in combination with Vie Catfat to further darken the shade while improving handle at the same time (replacing up to 30 % of Vie Catfat offer with Viefix T ).

It can also be used to enhance dye build up by way of a sandwich dyeing process.

Example Applications:

After treatment of dyeing, % based on either crust or shaved weight:

Dye Concentration Viefix T offer:
  • 1 – 2.0 % dye use up to 1.0 % Viefix T

  • 2.0 – 4.0 % dye use up to 2.0 % Viefix T

  • 4.0 – 8.0 % dye use up to 3.0 % Viefix T

Intermediate treatment (sandwich dyeing):
  • 0.5 to 1 % on the shaved weight.

  • 1 to 2 % on the dry crust weight.

Viepen PG – Amphoteric, dye-substantive auxiliary

Application: Dyeing auxiliary

Viepen PG – forms a temporary bond with anionic dyes, improving compatibility of different anionic dyes and promoting penetration without reducing shade. It is particularly suitable for through dyeing of all types of leathers.

The main characteristics are:

  • Strong Levelling and Penetrating effect

  • No reduction in shade strength

  • Zero Free Formaldehyde

  • Low foaming

  • Improves compatibility of anionic dyes

Properties:

  • Appearance: Amber coloured liquid

  • Chemical character: poly ethoxylated alkylamine

  • Ionic character: Amphoteric

  • Active substance: circa 30 %

  • pH value (10% soln): circa. 8+-1

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

Viefix Application:

Viepen PG can either be added to the pre-dissolved dyes before adding to the drum, or it may diluted with warm water and added to the drum immediately before the addition of the dyes.

It can be used as an effective dyeing auxiliary for anionic dyes on a wide range of leathers. It is good not only for levelling the dyeing but also for increasing the penetration deep into the leather. At the same time Viepen PG improves the compatibility of dyes, helping to achieve more uniform penetration and levelness. As with all dye-substantive products, over-dose is to be avoided. Excessive amounts retard dye uptake and in extreme cases prevent complete bath exhaustion. The amount applied normally depends on the degree of penetration desired and the dye concentration. Normally 1 to 2 % Viepen PG is sufficient.

Example Applications:

Dyeing of full grain leathers:
Dye Offer Viepen PG offer
0.5 – 1.5 % 0.5 to 1.0 %
1.5 – 3.0 % 1 to 1.5 %
3.0 – 8.0 % 2 to 3.0 %
Dyeing of suede and nubuck leathers:
Dye Offer Viepen PG offer
0.5 – 2.0 % 0.5 to 1 %
2.0 – 4.0 % 1 to 2 %
4.0 – 8.0 % 2 to 3.0 %

Vietan ZR – Environmentally friendly zeolite based retanning agent

Application: Tanning and Retanning

Vietan ZR is an innovative environmentally friendly zeolite based retanning agent. It has a reduced environmental impact when compared with other mineral retanning agents. It is designed for the production of top quality and luxury leather articles, amongst others: high quality shoe uppers, automotive upholstery and all articles where the environmental impact of the retanning process is taken into consideration.

The main characteristics are:

  • Clear, bright and intense colours

  • Bright clean white and for pastel shades

  • Gives a Flat, Smooth, Fine grain with a tight, fine break

  • Stable to acids and chrome sulphate

  • Good light fastness and ageing properties

Properties:

  • Chemical base : Organic masked zeolite based retanning agent

  • Active matter : > 68 %

  • Appearance : White to off-white powder pH (1% solution) : 3.7 – 4.7

Vietan ZR Application

The main advantages of Vietan ZR in application are as follows:
  1. Dyeing: Vietan ZR increases the affinity for dyestuffs and ensures level and full shades. Clean, bright and intense colours are obtained.

  2. White: Vietan ZR application results in a very clean and bright white.

  3. Grain: Vietan ZR provides a tight and very flat grain with a fine pore. In milling articles, it results in a stronger grain, less elasticity and a better marked pebble.

  4. Buffing: An excellent bright buffing and writing effect and highly brilliant colours are obtained when Vietan ZR is applied.

  5. Environmental: Excellent bath exhaustion, with very clean residual waters and low COD values. Mineral content in residual waters and leather extractable minerals are significantly low when compared with other mineral retanning agent applications.

Sample Applications:

shoe upper

splits

garment

automotive

upholstery

double face

GENERAL:

Vietan ZR is mainly used for the mild retannage of wet-blue stock. Its application is recommended before neutralization and/or as a fixing agent after the last acid fixation.

ADVISED APPLICATIONS:

It is advised to apply Vietan ZR during the retanning stages, before neutralization. Due to its strong cationic charge it can be used as a fixing agent for dyestuff and/or other anionic retanning agents or fatliquors. In waterproof articles it can be used as a capping agent resulting in high Maeser values, showing clear, bright and intense colours. Vietan ZR can be used in automotive upholstery with no negative effect on fogging values. Vietan ZR can be used for white and lightfast articles.

Vietan ZR may also be used in combination with Chromium Sulphate in the main tannage of wet blue leathers to reduce the amount of Chrome used and ensure total uptake of Chrome and virtually zero discharge of Chrome into the waste water. Add 2-4% Chrome powder at the usual stage after pickling run until fully penetrated 1-2 hours then add 2-4% Vietan ZR and continue usual process, slow basification with Vie Maxitan is highly recommended. Resultant Leathers are full, pass the usual shrinkage temperature and results in much whiter lighter shades.

Vietan ZR may also be sued for wet white tanning. Up to 14% may be used based on pickled pelt weight, addition may be done in one shot or in several shots of around 4% each time and running minimum of 60 minutes between each addition. Final pH should be adjusted to around 4 for optimum fixation.

For Wet white tanning without salt or acid suggest after deliming and bating wash well, new float 50-100% and first add sister product Vietan ZNT 3% run until penetrated, then add 3% Vietan ZR every 1-2 hours up to 9% total, check uptake and penetration and adjust pH to 4. Addition of fatliquors like Catfat or Vie Liquor GP may be added to prevent drying during storage and addition of Viecide Green 88 or Viecide Green Neo 0.3 to 0.5% is necessary to prevent fungus

For retanning:

  • Initial wash

  • Drain

  • Retanning with 2.0 % up to 5.0 % Vietan ZR, run for 60 minutes

  • Neutralize & wash

  • Continue as usual

  • As fixing agent:

  • Final acid fixation

  • Add 0.5 % up to 1.5 % Vietan ZR, run for 30 minutes

  • Drain/wash

As a Synergistic Tanning agent with Chromium Sulphate:

  • Pickle etc as usual

  • Add 2 % up to 3 % Vietan ZR, run for 10 minutes add the Chrome powder 4 % is all that is needed to achieve usual shrinkage temperature

  • Drain/wash

  • Alternatively add Chrome powder first run 30 minutes then add 2% to 3% Vietan ZR continue as usual

  • Up to 99% Chrome is exhausted reducing pollution and wastage of Chrome

As a Wet White Tanning agent:

  • Pickle etc as usual

  • Add 4-8% Vietan ZR, run until fully penetrated

  • Basify with Vie Maxitan 0.5% +- run 8-10 hours or Basify with Sodium Formate/Bicarb etc for faster tanning (may result in less fullness etc), add 0.2% Viecide Green 88 run 30 minutes

  • Check shrinkage temperature 70-85oC, pile 1-2 days. Retan as Chrome Leathers.

Vietan PCM – Soft Polymer retanning agent for all types of leathers

Application: tanning/retanning

Vietan PCM is a complex carboxylated polymer. Used before chrome tanning or re-chroming it increases the reactive groups increasing chrome exhaustion and increasing the molecular size of the chrome increasing fullness. It is also recommended for the retannage of all types of leathers where fullness, tightness, softness and a special desirable touch is required.

The main characteristics are:

  • Increases reactive groups of Collagen, increases chrome exhaustion

  • Fills and Softens resulting in light weight Leathers

  • Gives good tear and tensile strength

  • Never over fills Leathers

  • Exhibits excellent heat and light fastness

  • Has good polishing and buffing characteristics

Properties:

  • Appearance: Viscous Colourless-Yellowish liquid

  • Chemical character: Polycarboxylate complex copolymer

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • Active substance: 30 % solids

  • pH of 10% solution : approx. 7

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

Vietan WWA Application

  1. Vietan PCM should be diluted with water before adding to the drum.

  2. Vietan PCM is highly recommended for the production of all types of leathers. .

  3. Vietan PCM is helpful for Leathers which are to be polished or buffed. It is therefore

  4. Useful in the retanning of softy corrected grain, Sofa and even suede and nubuck leathers. In todays environment it is a must to reduce wastage of chrome, improving exhaustion, increasing fullness of Leathers, reducing pollution. Complexing basic chrome with large molecules of complex polycarboxylates has been found to drastically reduce incidence of formation of toxic chrome VI

Sample Applications:

Full grain, side leather for shoe uppers, clothing and upholstery : 3 to 6.0 %, based on shaved weight.

Glazed kid and sheep skin leather for clothing and footwear: 3 to 6.0 %, based on shaved weight.

Suede or Suede splits: 4 to 6.0 %, based on shaved weight.

Vietan WWB – Auxiliary Syntan/Silicate for wet white tanning

Application: organic, metal-free, wet-white tannage and pretannage

Vietan WWB s a blend of replacement syntan & special silicates, used in conjunction with Vietan WWA

The main characteristics are:

  • Produces a wet-white with a very light colour

  • Ensures easy water release during samming

  • Imparts excellent structural stability to ensure accurate and easy shaving

  • Low toxicity

  • Improves the feel, filling, and softness of the resultant Leather

Properties:

  • Appearance: Brown liquid Chemical character phenol condensation product with colloidal silicates

  • Chemical character: Ionic character Anionic

  • Active substance: Min. 40 %

  • pH of 10% solution : 5.2 – 5.8

  • Storage stability: Min. 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging

Vietan WWB Application

Vietan WWB should be diluted with water then added to the process vessel in the normal way. Vietan WWB is added once the Vietan WWA tannage has been basified. Increasing levels of offer results in a softer leather after retanning. To ensure optimum distribution we recommend running for at least 2 hours before continuing with process.

Sample Applications:

Mineral free bovine hides to wet white: up to 6.0 %, based on limed weight.

Mineral free sheep and goat skins to wet white: up to 10.0 %, based on pickled weight.

Vietan WWA – Phosphonium tanning agent

Application: organic, metal-free, wet-white tannage and pretannage

Vietan WWA is a phosphonium based tanning agent, for use in the Wet White Tanning process.. Leathers tanned with Vietan WWA are ideally suited for the production of Eco-friendly automotive and domestic upholstery, Softee, garment and sports shoe leathers. The final leathers are characteristically soft, full and smooth grained with good dyeing properties.

The main characteristics are:

  • Produces a wet-white with a very light colour

  • Gives a good tanning effect – shrinkage temperatures of above 80 °C can be obtained

  • Excellent penetration and distribution

  • Low toxicity

  • Indicator available to check penetration, a big advantage over aldehydes

Properties:

  • Appearance: Pale clear yellowish liquid

  • Chemical character: Multifunctional phosphonium compound

  • Active substance: Weakly cationic

  • pH of 10% solution : Approx. 75 % pH of a 10 % solution 3.0 – 5.0

  • Shelf life: Min. 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging

Vietan WWA Application

Vietan WWA should be diluted with water then added to the process vessel in the normal way. Vietan WWA is normally applied following an equilibrium pickle to pH 3.5 – 4.5. Quick, even penetration is obtained followed by the formation of stable cross-links and shrinkage temperatures 80 °C. Equilibrium basification to pH 5.0 completes the tannage. At the end of the process we recommend an addition of Sodium Perborate to ensure that any un-reacted tanning agent is fully fixed within the leather Vietan WWA can be used as a pretannage prior to aqueous degreasing of sheepskins, and also as a pretannage for chamois leathers. Note: During the tannage the use of fatliquors with free sulphite present should be avoided, as reactions with the tanning agent can occur.

Sample Applications:

Vietan WWA Process – mineral free leather for automotive upholstery: up to 2.5 %, based on lime split weight

Vietan WWA Process – mineral free sheepskins: up to 3.0 %, based on pickled weight.

Aqueous degreasing of pickled sheepskins: up to 3.0 %, based in pickled weight.

Pretannage for chamois leather: up to 4.0 %, based on pickled weight.

VieTan AL – Basic Aluminium complex salt

Application: pretannage, tannage, retannage, dye fixation, or waterproof capping

Application: Chrome tannage – VieTan AL is a basic Aluminium complex salt which can be used as a pretanning, tanning, retanning agent or for Dye build up, dye fixation and capping of Water-proof Leathers. It can be used at various stages of leather manufacture to give improved fullness, tensile strength, whiteness and dye intensity and build up.

The main characteristics are:

  • Improved fullness and tensile strength

  • Versatile, used in pretannage, tannage or retannage

  • Aids dye build up, dye intensity and dye fixation

  • Provides a short, tight nap in Suedes and Nubucks

  • Compatible with Chrome or other Cationic products

Properties:

  • Appearance: White-Pale Yellow powder

  • Chemical character: Aluminium Complex salt with 40% basicity

  • Active substance: circa 30%

  • pH of 10% solution : 3.5 – 4.0

  • Shelf life: Minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packagin

Vietan AL Application

Vietan AL may be added as a powder or diluted with water then added to the process vessel in the normal way. As Vietan AL is strongly cationic it will precipitate anionic dyes, therefore the product must be always be applied in a fresh bath. It can be applied as either an aftertreatment, to improve fastness properties or as an intermediate to help build up dye shade. When used as an intermediate treatment, the second portion of dye can be added into the same bath.

On upper leathers it can be applied prior to retanning, giving an intensive surface shade with low offers of dye, however penetration will be reduced.

Vietan AL can also be used in chrome tanning, to produce a fuller leather with a pleasant handle and improved dye yield.

It can also be applied as a capping agent for waterproof leathers.

Vietan AL is suitable for tanning all types of fur skins in a bath or by the brushing process. Viebeam Delimer AGS in conjunction with formic acid has proven to be the best option for pickling with regards to handle, lightness and stretchiness of the resultant skins. Tannage with Vietan AL is subsequently carried out in a fresh bath. Incorporation of Viesyn KN enhances the fixation of the aluminium complex to the skin fibres and promotes production of a still softer fur skin leather. For even better results addition of Vietan AP with or after the Vietan AL gives the most overall synergistic results increasing the shrinkage temperature to over 80oC and increasing fullness and softness without the need to basify. 3% Vietan AP is recommended. Vietan AL is also well suited for the production of white, lightfast, washable glove leather details on request.

Example Applications:

Wet White Tanning: Up to 8 % preferably in conjunction with 3% Vietan AP

Re-chroming for White Sports shoe leathers: 3% with 2% 25/33 Chrome or 4% Chrome Syntan

Intermediate treatment of goat suede leather: up to 2.0 %, based on crust weight

Intermediate treatment of EI Kip leathers: up to 3 %, based on crust weight

Aftertreatment of grain leather: up to 2.0 %, based on shaved weight

Aftertreatment of grain leather: up to 2.0 %, based on shaved weight

Aftertreatment of suede leather: up to 5 %, based on crust weight

Dyeing of retanned box-side leather: up to 1 %, based on shaved weight

Capping of waterproof leathers: up to 4.0 %, based on shaved weight

Vie Cromplex – Complexing agent for chrome tanning

Application: Pretannage, Retannage

Application: Chrome tannage – Vie Cromplex is a new type of Polycarboxylate polymer designed to work in synergy with Chrome tanning and retannng to build maximum molecular size Chrome complexes. It helps to build carboxyl groups giving more sites for the chrome to fix onto, reducing chrome usage, reducing wastage of chrome into the effluent, and building large chrome complexes that cannot leach out, and giving maximum plumpness and fullness to Leather. Unlike competitors products based on simple carboxylic acids, Vie Cromplex is a reacted Polycarboxylate polymer and offers advantages of being non hazardous, almost neutral pH and giving plumpness, fullness grain tightness and softness to Leather as well as performing as a Chrome Complexing agent, Works well in pickle, rechrome, neutralization and retanning for chrome or chrome free systems. Has high dispersing power, improves sheen and nap on suedes and nubucks. Works in synergy with other polymeric products, retanning agents, dyes and vegetable tannins

The main characteristics are:

  • Increases Chrome fixation, high shrinkage temperature, low chrome offer

  • Increases Chrome complex size, increased fullness and plumpness to the leather

  • Safe and consistent results

  • Uniform chrome distribution in the final wet blue

  • Soft, filling, plumping, tightening, synergy with other retanning agents

Properties:

  • Appearance: Light Yellow-Amber Liquid

  • Chemical character: Polycarboxylate Polymer

  • Active substance: circa 25 %

  • pH of 10% solution : 5.5 +- 1

  • Shelf life: Minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging

Vie Chromplex Application

For tanning add 0.2 to 0.5% Vie Chromplex into pickle liquor before addition of Chrome, for rechroming add 0.2 to 1% 30 minutes after addition of Chrome Syntan like Vietan PCR or PCS run 30 minutes before starting basification. For retanning all types of soft leathers offer 2-4% with other retanning agents

The main advantages are as follows:

  1. Produces more carboxyl groups in collagen, leading to a perfect chrome distribution throughout the substance of the Leather, as well as maximum fullness and tightness.

  2. Produces large particle chrome complexes for maximizing chrome uptake and minimizing chrome wastage or pollution

  3. When used alone as a retanning agent it has a filling and tightening action as a retanning polymer

Example Applications:

% based on pelt weight for tanning

Full substance buffalo and cow hides: 0.2 – 0.5 %

Lime split buffalo and cow hides: 0.2 – 0.5 %

Sheep & goat skins: up to

% based on Wet shaved weight for rechroming

0.5 to 1%

% based on wet shaved weight for retanning

2-4% at beginning of the process with other polymeric products like Vietan PA, Vietan BMP, Vietan MR etc

Vie MaxiTan – Self basifying agent for chrome tanning

Application: Pretannage, Retannage

Application: Chrome tannage – Vie MaxiTan is a high purity magnesium oxide. It is an exceptionally good self basifying agent for chrome tannage as it gives a slow, gentle rise in pH during basification Vie MaxiTan functions by dissolving very slowly under acid conditions. When added to a chrome tanning bath it reacts with the acid present, giving a steady, controlled rise in pH. There are no pH peaks to cause un-desirable precipitation of the chrome. The rate of rise in pH is dependant upon temperature, float level and mechanical action. The final pH of the tanning bath can be controlled by the amount offered.

The main characteristics are:

  • Carefully controlled particle size distribution

  • Gradual pH rise

  • Safe and consistent results

  • Uniform chrome distribution in the final wet blue

  • High shrinkage temperature

Properties:

  • Appearance: Off white powder

  • Chemical character: High purity, Mag Oxide

  • Active substance: circa 84 %

  • pH of 10% solution : 9.5 +- 0.5

  • Shelf life: Minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging

Vie Maxitan Application

For basification of chrome tanned leathers Vie MaxiTan is best added without dilution as soon as full penetration of the chrome has been achieved. The total amount offered will depend on the pH of the pickle system and the % of chrome powder used, normally an addition of 0.45 – 0.6 % Vie MaxiTan is recommended. As it dissolves slowly, Vie MaxiTan requires a continuous running time of at least 8 hours (depending upon drum speed and bath temperature) to achieve its full effect.

Dye Concentration Viefix T offer:

  1. Produces a gradual increase in pH leading to a perfect chrome distribution throughout the substance of the Leather

  2. The fine particle size eliminates the risk of abrasion to the pelt and ensures consistent results

  3. Vie MaxiTan reacts with acids to give only soluble salts. Alkalis based on calcium lead to residual levels of insoluble calcium sulphate in the pelt, which can have a detrimental effect on the dyeing of leather and often results in white stains and patchiness on the final crust.

  4. Saves time and labour because the need for repeated small additions of alkali is eliminated, reduces human error.

Example Applications:

% based on pelt weight

Full substance buffalo and cow hides: 0.4 – 0.6 %

Lime split buffalo and cow hides: 0.4 – 0.6 %

Sheep & goat skins: up to 0.6 %

VieTan AP(LF) – Aldehyde tanning agent

Application: Pretannage, Retannage

VieTan AP(LF) – is an aliphatic polyaldehyde which can be used as a pretanning and retanning agent. It can be used at various stages of leather manufacture to give improved fullness, softness and perspiration resistance.

The main characteristics are:

  • Very Low free formaldehyde, very little odour

  • Improved fullness and softness

  • Versatile, used in pretannage or retannage

  • Compatible with Mineral, Vegetable or Synthetic tanning agents

  • Uniform chrome distribution in the final wet blue

  • Compatible with Dyes and Fatliquors

Properties:

  • Appearance: Pale yellow liquid

  • Chemical character: Aliphatic Polyaldehyde with functional groups

  • Active substance: circa 30%

  • pH of 10% solution : 3.5 +- 0.5

  • Shelf life: Minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging


Vietan AP(LF) Application

Vietan AP(LF) should be diluted with water then added to the process vessel in the normal way. It is effective in the pH range 2 – 8 but the highest reactivity and fixation is obtained in the higher pH range while penetration is achieved at lower pH. Pretanning with Vietan AP(LF) accelerates and improves penetration of the main tanning agent helping to obtain a fine, smooth grain while also enhancing fullness and softness. It can also be applied in retanning, where it imparts fullness and a tighter grain. Due to its good heat and light fastness, Vietan AP(LF) is particularly suitable for the production of white gloving leathers and nappa clothing leathers. In the dyeing of semi-chromed goat skins, well known penetration problems can be largely overcome by using Vietan AP(LF).The addition of Vietan AP(LF) during fatliquoring increases the softening effect of the oils and reduces the risk of loose grain.

Example Applications:

Pretanning of pickled pelts (% based on pickled weight): up to 5.0 % on light weight skins and up to 3.0 % on heavy weight skins

Pretannage of white gloving & clothing leathers: up to 5.0 %, based on pickled weight

Pretannage of white calf or cow hides: up to 6.0 %, based on pickle weight

To give improved softness in the retannage (% based on shaved weight): up to 5.0 %, adding either before or with the rechrome or before neutralisation

To improve grain tightness: up to 3.0 %, adding before the main fatliquor

Improved dye penetration on semi-chrome goatskins: up to 3.0 %, based on crust weight (add after wetting back and run for 15 min. before adding dyestuff)

To improve fatliquor exhaustion and grain tightness: add up to 3% after fatliquor in the same bath

VieTan AP – Aldehyde tanning agent

Application: Pretannage, Retannage

VieTan AP – is an aliphatic polyaldehyde which can be used as a pretanning and retanning agent. It can be used at various stages of leather manufacture to give improved fullness, softness and perspiration resistance.

The main characteristics are:

  • Improved fullness and softness

  • Versatile, used in pretannage or retannage

  • Compatible with Mineral, Vegetable or Synthetic tanning agents

  • Uniform chrome distribution in the final wet blue

  • Compatible with Dyes and Fatliquors

Properties:

  • Appearance: Pale yellow liquid

  • Chemical character: Aliphatic Polyaldehyde with functional groups

  • Active substance: circa 30%

  • pH of 10% solution : 4.5 +- 0.5

  • Shelf life: Minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging


Vietan AP Application:

Vietan AP should be diluted with water then added to the process vessel in the normal way. It is effective in the pH range 2 – 8 but the highest reactivity and fixation is obtained in the higher pH range while penetration is achieved at lower pH. Pretanning with Vietan AP accelerates and improves penetration of the main tanning agent helping to obtain a fine, smooth grain while also enhancing fullness and softness. It can also be applied in retanning, where it imparts fullness and a tighter grain. Due to its good heat and light fastness, Vietan AP is particularly suitable for the production of white gloving leathers and nappa clothing leathers. In the dyeing of semi-chromed goat skins, well known penetration problems can be largely overcome by using Vietan AP.The addition of Vietan AP during fatliquoring increases the softening effect of the oils and reduces the risk of loose grain.

Example Applications:

Pretanning of pickled pelts (% based on pickled weight): up to 5.0 % on light weight skins And up to 3.0 % on heavy weight skins

Pretannage of white gloving & clothing leathers: up to 5.0 %, based on pickled weight

Pretannage of white calf or cow hides: up to 6.0 %, based on pickle weight

To give improved softness in the retannage (% based on shaved weight): up to 5.0 %, adding either before or with the rechrome or before neutralisation

To improve grain tightness: up to 3.0 %, adding before the main fatliquor

Improved dye penetration on semi-chrome goatskins: up to 3.0 %, based on crust weight (add after wetting back and run for 15 min. before adding dyestuff)

To improve fatliquor exhaustion and grain tightness: add up to 3% after fatliquor in the same bath

Vietan LS

Composition: Vietan LS is a unique blended filler with special dispersing properties for use on vegetable retanned or full vegetable tanned Leathers.

Application: Retanning

Vietan LS is based on a blend of organic materials and non tanning vegetable extracts. It can be applied over a wide range of leathers, enhancing fullness, tightness, and grain break by providing high dispersing of all other Vegetable extracts like Viegetal GL, ML, TO etc. It increases soakability for hand sewn leathers, increases the ability to absorb impregnation materials for corrected grain leathers, and greatly improves buffability.

The main characteristics are:

  • Reduces the affinity of other vegetable extracts, reduces wrinkles, increases yield

  • Retains a fine grain and break and increases polishability and burnishability

  • Improves fullness and firmness and buffing properties in all types of Leathers

  • Improves dye levelling and penetration

  • Improves absorption of Oils and Waxes during drum stuffing and finishing of USA style Oil and Wax leathers

Properties:

  • Appearance: Yellow-Brown powder

  • Chemical character: Blend of Organic vegetable extracts

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • Active substance: circa. 95 %

  • pH of 10% solution : 4.2 +- 0.5

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

Vietan LS Application:

2 – 8 % at any stage of retanning but in particular with other vegetable extracts to improve dispersion, penetration, firmness, and burnishabilty on full grain leathers and buffability on corrected grain leathers

Vietan LSB

Application: Retanning

Vietan LSB is based on a blend of organic materials and non tanning vegetable extracts. It can be applied over a wide range of leathers, enhancing fullness, tightness, and grain break by providing high dispersing of all other Vegetable extracts like Viegetal GL, ML, TO etc. It increases soakability for hand sewn leathers, increases the ability to absorb impregnation materials for corrected grain leathers, and greatly improves buffability.

Composition: Vietan LSB is a unique blended filler with special dispersing properties for use on vegetable retanned or full vegetable tanned Leathers.

The main characteristics are:

  • Reduces the affinity of other vegetable extracts, reduces wrinkles, increases yield

  • Retains a fine grain and break and increases polishability and burnishability

  • Improves fullness and firmness and buffing properties in all types of Leathers

  • improves dye levelling and penetration

  • Improves absorption of Oils and Waxes during drum stuffing and finishing of USA style Oil and Wax leathers

Properties:

  • Appearance: Dark Brown-Brown powder

  • Chemical character: Blend of Organic vegetable extracts

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • Active substance: circa. 95 %

  • pH of 10% solution : 6.5 +- 0.5

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

Vietan LSB Application

2 – 8 % at any stage of retanning but in particular with other vegetable extracts to improve dispersion, penetration, firmness, and burnishabilty on full grain leathers and buffability on corrected grain leathers

Viefill FTG – Special Filler

Application: Retanning

Viefill FTG is a general purpose filling agent for all leather types. It enhances fullness, break and uniformity of handle by preferentially filling the loose, open structured areas of the hide or skin. It works well for all types of Bovine upper leathers, but has been found to be specially beneficial on Sofa and Garment Leathers.

The main characteristics are:

  • Preferential filling of loose areas of the Leather, increases yield and cutting value

  • Good filling effect

  • Improved uniformity of handle across the Leather structure

  • Has no effect on dyeing

  • Full bellies and flanks and increased cutting yield

Properties:

  • Appearance: white to off-white coloured powder

  • Chemical character: Blend of Organic and Inorganic materials

  • Ionic character: nonionic

  • Total solids: circa 98% solids

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original,sealed packaging.

Viefill FTG Application

Viefill FTG can either be added in the powder form, directly to the process vessel in the normal way or it can be pre-mixed into a paste. If pre-mixed, the paste should be made up, one part product to two parts hot water, with mechanical stirring immediately prior to addition. It is normally offered 15 – 20 minutes prior to the main fatliquor addition in the same bath and can be applied on a wide

Range of leathers. It may also be used in the neutralization bath or at the latter end of the retanning before fixation with acids

Example Applications:

Bovine Upper and Fancy goods 3 – 4 %

Bovine Sofa Leather 2 – 4 %

Sheep and Goat for all types of articles 2 – 3 %

Vie Polyacid Polyprotonic acid

Product description: Vie Polyacid is an organic acid which has unmatched performance in Leather Tanning, Retanning and Dyeing

Function: Vie Polyacid replaces Acetic and Formic acid with the same functions of pH control, but with added benefits of being much less hazardous to workers, and with improved results in Tanning by reducing possibility of reducing hexavalent Chrome to trivalent Chrome.

In Retanning and Dyeing it offers slower and gentler pH control, offering more levelness in retanning and dyeing, often fuller Leather with more levelness and deeper shades, reducing costs.

Advantages: Vie Polyacid even at concentrated form is a very mild organic acid, and unlike Acetic and Formic acid does not cause harmful burns when in contact with the skin. However as for any chemicals coming in contact with the skin, safety measures should be taken and should be washed off as soon as possible.

Vie Polyacid is economical compared to both Acetic and Formic acid

In almost every function Vie Polyacid can replace both Acetic and Formic acid at lower concentration levels

Vie Polyacid delivers high quality performance

Vie Polyacid holds low pH longer and more stability than other acids

Viefill B – Special Filler

Application: RETANNING

Viefill B is a general purpose filling agent for all leather types. It enhances fullness, break and uniformity of handle by preferentially filling the loose, open structured areas of the hide or skin. It works well for all types of Bovine upper leathers, but has been found to be beneficial on Sofa and Garment Leathers.

The main characteristics are:

  • Preferential Filling Of Loose Areas Of The Leather, Increases Yield And Cutting Value

  • Good Filling Effect

  • Improved Uniformity Of Handle Across The Leather Structure

  • Has No Effect On Dyeing

  • Full Bellies And Flanks And Increased Cutting Yield

Properties:

  • Appearance: Amber coloured powder

  • Chemical character: Blend of Organic and Inorganic materials

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • Total solids: circa 98% solids

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

VIEFILL B Application

Viefill B can either be added in the powder form, directly to the process vessel in the normal way or it can be pre-mixed into a paste. If pre-mixed, the paste should be made up, one part product to two parts hot water, with mechanical stirring immediately prior to addition. It is normally offered 15 – 20 minutes prior to the main fatliquor addition in the same bath and can be applied on a wide range of leathers.

Example Applications:

Bovine Upper and Fancy goods 3 – 4 %

Bovine Sofa Leather 2 – 4 %

Sheep and Goat for all types of articles 2 – 3 %

Vielix A conc – Amphoteric wetting agent

Application: Delime/Bate, pickle, chrome tannage, retanning, fatliquor, wet-back

Vielix A conc is an Amphoteric emulsifying/ wetting agent which has a strong dispersing effect on natural fats. Due to its non-ionic nature, it can be used without difficulty at various stages in the processing of leather.

The main characteristics are:

  • Disperses Natural Oils And Greases

  • Aids Even Distribution Of Chrome Tanning Agents

  • Improves The Softness Of The Leather

  • Promotes Level Dyeing

  • Improved Solubility And Penetration Of Fatliquors

Properties:

  • Appearance: Translucent white liquid

  • Chemical character: Fatty acid Amide derivative

  • Ionic character: Amphoteric

  • Active substance: circa 35 %

  • pH value (5% soln): approx. 7 – 8

  • Compatibility: good with anionic, cationic and nonionic products.

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

VIELIX A CONC Application

Vielix A conc is recommended to be added directly to the process vessel. Vielix A conc can be used synergistically with other Degreasing agents in the Bating stage. Vielix A conc can also be used in the pickle and chrome tannage. In the pickle its dispersing effect on natural fats ensures quicker, through pickling. The product is added about 5 – 10 min before the pickling salt and acid. In the chrome tannage, Vielix A conc is added before the chrome powder and its dispersing effect improves distribution of the chrome. In retanning the product is normally used in the first wet back wash bath. Vielix A conc can also be added together with the retanning agents where it helps to soften collagen fibres and aids penetration and distribution of retan and fatliquors. In the main fatliquoring process it can be used for stabilizing fatliquor mixtures, improving penetration and distribution of the fatliquors. For wetting-back crust leather, Vielix A conc accelerates uniform wetting-back of the leather particularly greasy leathers and has a levelling effect on subsequent dyeing.

Example Applications:

  • In the Deliming/Bating process use 0.2 to 0.5% with other main degreasing agent to improve effectiveness.

  • In pickle or chrome tannage: up to 1.0 %, based on the limed weight.

  • Retanning processes: up to 1.0 %, based on the shaved weight.

  • Wetting back of crust leathers: up to 2.0 %, based on the crust weight.

  • Wetting back of wet blue leathers: up to 1.0 % based on wet shaved weight

  • Main fatliquoring process: up to 1.0 %, or 10% of total fatliquor used.

Organic based Protein Filler mainly for USA style Leathers

Application: RETANNING

Vietan Eco Filler # 10 is based on a blend of organic materials. It can be applied over a wide range of leathers, enhancing fullness, and grain break by providing preferential filling especially in the loose, open structured areas of the hide or skin. Vietan Eco Filler # 10 is especially recommended for the production of American style pull up leathers.

The main characteristics are:

  • Selective Filling Action Particularly In Loose Areas Of The Crust, Increases Yield

  • Retains A Fine Grain And Break And Increases Polishability

  • Improves The Buffing Properties In Suedes And Suede Splits

  • Good Dye-Ability

  • Improves Absorption Of Oils And Waxes During Drum Stuffing And Finishing Of USA Style Oil And Wax Leathers

Properties:

  • Appearance: Viscous cloudy paste to soft rubbery Gel (temperature dependant)

  • Chemical character: Blend of Organic materials

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • Active substance: circa. 40 %

  • pH value: 6 +- 0.5

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging. Product may gel during cold weather, it is readily solubilized with Hot Water.

VIETAN ECO FILLER # 10
Application:

Vietan Eco Filler # 10 must be diluted with warm to hot water 1:2 before adding to the drum. It is best used 15 – 20 minutes before the Fatliquors/Waxes/Greases

Vietan Eco Filler # 10 is absorbed rapidly into the leather. Fixation is effected by acidification.

Vietan Eco Filler # 10 helps to absorb the Waxes/Greases and helps even distribution in USA style Leathers, it also improves

polishability and buffability

Can also be used to give shorter naps on Suedes and Suede Splits again helping dramatically buffability

Example Applications:

Virtually all types of Leathers : 4 to 6.0 %, based on shaved weight.

CRAZY HORSE OR DRUM STUFFED PULL UP LEATHERS:

After dye and fix, wash with Hot water at 60 oC for 10 minutes, drain, and fresh float 60-100 % Water at 60-70oC add 4 % Vie Eco Filler # 10 diluted 1:2 Hot water at 60oC run 20 minutes add 5 – 12 % Viestuff UAP run 30 – 40 minutes fix formic 20 minutes drain wash cold etc

VIETAN ZC6 – SPECIAL AUXILIARY TO REMOVE AND PREVENT THE FORMATION OF CHROMIUM V1

Application: At the end of the retanning process as final wash

Vietan ZC6 is a special blend of organic and inorganic substances, it has an anti-oxidant effect and prevents the formation of CrV1, it can also be used to turn CrV1 back to Cr111.

The main characteristics are:

  • Buffers At PH 3-4 Perfect For The Fixing Process Of The Retan/Dye/Fat

  • Contains Chrome Tanning Agent Masking And Complexing Agents Aiding Fixing

  • Improves The Fullness Of The Leather

  • Promotes Anti Chrome V1 If Used In Combination With Suitable Retanning Agents

  • Easy To Use, Safe To Use, No Chemical Smell

Properties:

  • Appearance: Fine Off White Powder

  • Chemical character: Blend of Organic and Inorganic acids, salts and anti-oxidants

  • Ionic character: Anionic

  • Total Solids: circa 98 %

  • pH value (5% soln): approx. 3 – 4

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

BENEFITS:

Vietan ZC6 reduces the possibility of Chrome V1 formation in the Leather if used in combination with a suitable retanning process.

Vietan ZC6 is used at the end of the process to prevent CrV1 formation, but needs to used in combination with a correctly designed retannage, No Ammonia should be used, Viegetal retanning agents should be used at levels of 3-6%, Synthetic Fatliquors are pereferred, reduce use of Fish Oil which may oxidise and increase CrV1 risk, Natural Fats/Greases should be removed in the beamhouse or these may also increase risk of oxidation and CrV1 formation

N.B: Always test to check full removal of CrV1 and always age the Leather at 100oC for 3 days before testing to check anti oxidant and CrV1 formation. Remember CrV1 often is formed during the Life of the Leather article, Vietan ZC6 prevents this !

VIETAN ZC6
Application:

Vietan ZC6 is recommended to be added directly to the process vessel. Vietan ZC6 may also be pre-diluted before addition if required. Vietan ZC6 may be used at levels of 1-4 % depending on level of risk of Chrome V1, running time should be minimum 30 minutes up to 1 hour for heavy weight Leathers, no washing should be done afterwards, drop load, age and set out, dry etc

EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS:

Ail types of Chrome Tanned Leathers in Final Wash 50-150 % Water at 20-30oC with 1-4 % Vietan ZC6 run 30-60 minutes, drop load etc

Viecide Green Neo –NON-TCMTB LEATHER FUNGICIDE

Application : Beamhouse-tanning-retanning-finishing

Viecide Green Neo is a new non-TCMTB antifungal agent developed for the preservation of leather stock against mold attack. It is used for the protection of pickled, wet blue, wet white stock, vegetable-tanned, crust and finished leather.
Benefits: Viecide Green Neo is effective against a wider range of fungal species than TCMTB based fungicides. Therefore, the product can offer more effective mold control. The product has been formulated to easily disperse in tanning liquors. Because the active ingredient is odorless and is dissolved in a low-odor solvent carrier, the product does not emit any strong or irritating fumes and is thus more user-friendly for tannery staff working near opened drums.

The main characteristics are :
  • Inhibits Fungal Growth

  • Proven To Be More Effective Than TCMTB

  • Low Environmental Impact, Low Odour, Low Overall Toxicity

  • Low VOC, Low Odour And Low Hazard Solvent Carrier

Properties :
  • Appearance : Colorless-Pale yellow liquid

  • pH(neat) : > 3 – 5.5

  • Flashpoint : >60°C

  • Density@ 25°C : 1.02 – 1.1g/ml

Viecide Green Neo Application :
  • Viecide Green Neo should be applied as a water dispersion of 1 part Viecide Green Neo to 10 or more parts water. Such a dispersion is only stable for a short period of time and therefore should only be prepared immediately prior to use in the tanning process.

  • Recommended dosage rates range from 0.0.8% to 0.3% by weight based on hide weight. For protection of wet blue stock, it is recommended to add the product at the beginning of the tanning operation after chrome addition.

  • Treatment rates will vary depending on the degree of protection required for the specific storage conditions. Higher treatment rates are required where skins/hides will be split after chrome tanning and protection of the split surfaces is required. For preservation of crust it is recommended to add 0.1 – 0.3% Viecide Green Neo with the Fatliquor.

Example Applications :
  • % based on pickled pelt, wet blue or wet white weight: 0.08% for 3 months coverage to 0.3 % to give over 6 months coverage

  • % based on wet shaved weight (white or blue): 0.1 to give 3 months coverage to 0.3% to give over 6 months coverage, should be mixed into the fatliquor

Viebeam Slip SP – Anti-knotting slip agent

Application: Various stages

Viebeam Slip SP powder is a slip agent for use in most process vessels, e.g. paddles, drums, mixers, etc and on all types of hides or skins. It helps to reduce knotting, drum folds and grain damage by forming a thin film of inert lubricating material on the leather and process vessel surfaces, which then allows the leather to move freely.

The main characteristics are:
  • Reduces risk of knotting and tearing

  • On wool sheepskin reduces felting of the wool

  • Slows down the build up of frictional heat

  • Can be applied during pickling, tanning, or retanning process stages

Properties:
  • Appearance : Whitish powder-granules

  • Chemical character : > Polyelectrolyte

  • Active substance : Approx. 90 %

  • pH value: 7 +- 1

  • Storage stability : min. 1 year under cool, dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging. At temperatures below +5 °C some crystallization and deposition on the container bottom may occur.

  • Reaction: none

Application :

Viebeam Slip SP powder can be added directly to the drum, alternatively it can be made up into a slurry by diluting with water and then applying to the process vessel in the normal manner. When applied as a slurry, we recommend that it is made up and applied immediately and not allowed to stand.
We recommend that small additions of the product are added at each process stage as its effectiveness is reduced by washing off.
When used on heavy vegetable tanned leathers the improved movement within the process vessel may lead to reduction in the mechanical action and hence a slightly lower rate of tan penetration. For this application we recommend that the product is added 1 or 2 hours after the first addition of the main vegetable tannins.

Sample Applications:
  • Pickle processing: up to 0.3 %, % based on pelt weight.

  • Chrome tannage:up to 0.3 %, % based on pelt weight.

  • Retanning process: up to 0.3 %, % based on pelt weight.

  • Vegetable tannage: to 0.3 %, % based on pelt weight.

Viebeam Slip PH – Anti-knotting slip agent

Application: Various stages

Viebeam Slip PH powder is a slip agent for use in most process vessels, e.g. paddles, drums, mixers, etc and on all types of hides or skins. It helps to reduce knotting, drum folds and grain damage by forming a thin film of inert lubricating material on the leather and process vessel surfaces, which then allows the leather to move freely.

The main characteristics are:
  • Reduces risk of knotting and tearing

  • On wool sheepskin reduces felting of the wool

  • Slows down the build up of frictional heat

  • Can be applied during pickling, tanning, or retanning process stages

Properties:
  • Appearance : Brownish powder

  • Chemical character: Polysaccharide hemicellulose

  • Active substance: approx. 90 %

  • pH value: NA

  • Storage stability: Min. 1 year under cool, dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

  • Reaction: none

Application
The main advantages of Viebeam Slip PH in application are as follows:
  • Viebeam Slip PH powder can be added directly to the drum, alternatively it can be made up into a slurry by diluting with water and then applying to the process vessel in the normal manner. When applied as a slurry, we recommend that it is made up and applied immediately and not allowed to stand.

  • We recommend that small additions of the product are added at each process stage as its effectiveness is reduced by washing off.

  • When used on heavy vegetable tanned leathers the improved movement within the process vessel may lead to reduction in the mechanical action and hence a slightly lower rate of tan penetration. For this application we recommend that the product is added 1 or 2 hours after the first addition of the main vegetable tannins.

Sample Applications:
  • Pickle processing: up to 0.5 %, % based on pelt weight.

  • Chrome tannage:up to 0.3 %, % based on pelt weight.

  • Retanning process: up to 0.3 %, % based on pelt weight.

  • Vegetable tannage: to 0.3 %, % based on pelt weight.

Viebeam DMC – Enzymatic Liming auxiliary

Application:
  • Viebeam DMC is active in the pH range 7 – 13.

  • Handling & storage: Wear gloves and face mask during handling.

  • CLOSE SACK TIGHTLY AFTER USE AND STORE IN A DRY PLACE.

  • Can be stored for about 2 years (from date of production) if kept in a dry place and protected from heat above 30°C..

Benefits :

Viebeam DMC improves loosening of the scud and removal of the natural pigment. Vieabeam DMC promotes the opening-up of the hide-structure and the breakdown of proteoglycans and glycoproteins. The application of Viebeam DMC allows the user to reduce the amount of sulphides used. Viebeam DMC improves the smoothness of the limed pelts. Viebeam DMC accelerates the liming process. Viebeam DMC reduces wrinkles and increases area yield

Properties:
  • Appearance : Clear to slightly yellowish liquid

  • Chemical character: Alkaline protease proteolytic nature

  • Ionic character: non-ionic

  • Active substance:40 %

  • pH value: 7+-1

  • Compatibility: Good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Storage stability: Minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

Viebeam DMC
The main advantages of Viebeam Slip PH in application are as follows:
  • Viebeam DMC is normally added undissolved at the beginning of the liming and / or the reliming process. The quantity of

  • Viebeam DMC recommended is 0.25 – 1% on the salted or fresh weight

Vie Pro soak – New generation Enzymatic soaking & wetting agent

Application:
Vie Pro Soak can be used in the Soaking, Scouring, or Wetting back process
The main characteristics are :
  • Plant based natural wetting agent to accelerate the bioprocess

  • Readily biodegradable hence reduces the environmental load

  • Excellent re-wetting of dried, wet salted skins and hides and Wet White/Blue

  • Excellent resistance to hard water

  • Excellent degreasing properties, also removes dirt and stains

  • Disperses Chrome soaps and increases Tensile Strengths

Properties :
  • Appearance : Clear Colorless liquid

  • Chemical character : >

  • Ionic character: >Non ionic

  • Active substance: 100%

  • Active pH range: Full range

  • Dosage: 0.2% to 1%

  • Solubility: Readily soluble in water 100%

  • Storage stability:minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original,sealed packaging. 100%

Vie Pro Soak Application:
  • Vie Pro Soak can be used at virtually any stage of the Leather making process from Soaking, Scouring, Pickling, Chrome Tanning, Wetting back of Wet White and Wet Blue Crust.

Example Applications :
  • All types of Leathers, dried, dry or wet salted: 0.2 to 1.0 %, in the Soak based on the Wet Salted or Raw weight.

  • All types of Leather: 0.2 to 1.0 %, based on the wet shaved weight, for wet back at the start of the retan process.

Vie Delimer LN – Highly Efficient deliming agent

Chemical composition:

Vie Delimer LN is a deliming agent, based on a mixture of Inorganic compounds with Bio synthesized salts. Specifically developed for tanneries who need a rapid, efficient deliming system which does not over delime and will not cause looseness and even increases fullness of resultant Leathers. It can also be used in rapid deliming systems & on bovine hides processed without lime fleshing. It reduces nitrogen by 80% and is highly efficient compared to Ammonium Sulphate, 2% Vie Delimer LV can replace 3.5% Ammonium Sulphate. Buffers to a stable pH of 8-9 perfect for optimum activation of Bating agents. There is zero risk of acid swelling unlike make ammonia free deliming agents.

  1. Appearance: off white powder
  2. pH (10%): approx. 5 to 6

The main characteristics are :
  • More fullness than Ammonium Sulphate

  • reduced nitrogen compared to Ammonium Sulphate

  • Cleaner grain, reduced Lime Blast formation

  • Improved speed & uniformity of deliming

Properties :
  • Chemical character blend of organic & inorganic buffering salts and non-swelling acids

  • Active substance min. 97%

  • pH of a 5 % solution 4.5 +-

  • Storage stability min. 3 years under cool and dry conditions when stored in original,

  • Sealed packaging

Application :
  • Vie Delimer LN can be added to the process vessel in the normal way. To increase the penetration rate it is best applied in short or no-float system, which has the added benefit of reducing water usage.

  • It can be used on all types of raw material as it gives a positive deliming effect without the risks encountered when using strong acids. This ensures greater uniformity of deliming and improve pickling.

  • Vie Delimer LN can be applied with normal deliming agents, e.g ammonium salts. This helps to reduce or remove unwanted Lime Blast (White stains)

Sample Applications:
  • % based on limed weight

  • Full substance bovine hides: 1.5 to 3.0 %

  • Lime split bovine hides: 1 to 2 %

  • Sheepskins: up to 2 to 3 %

Vie Degreaser SE – Non-ionic wetting/degreasing agent

Application: soak, lime, degreasing, wetting-back

Vie Degreaser SE is a proprietary blend of Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylates which has a strong wetting and degreasing action. It is extremely versatile in application and can be used at all stages of leather production.

The main characteristics are :
  • Strong emulsifying action

  • Excellent removal of Natural Fats without re-deposition

  • Versatile, used at all stages of Leather processing

  • High electrolyte stability

Properties :
  • Appearance: clear colorless liquid

  • Chemical character: Blend of fatty alcohol ethoxylates

  • Ionic character: non-ionic

  • Active substance: 65 %

  • pH value:approx. 7+-

  • Compatibility: good with nonionic, cationic and most anionic products.

  • Stability: good to acids, electrolytes and alkalis

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

Vie Degreaser SE Application :
  • Vie Degreaser SE can either be added directly or diluted with water before adding to the process vessel in the normal way.

  • Vie Degreaser SE enables the soaking time to be reduced as it improves water penetration and rehydration of the hides/pelts. Water-soluble proteins, dirt and impurities are removed more efficiently. Vie Degreaser SE improves penetration of the liming chemicals, giving uniform liming and swelling of the hide/pelt. This helps to give a smooth, fine grain with easy removal of scud and hair follicles, leading to an overall cleaner result. Natural fats are also better emulsified and distributed, improving subsequent degreasing. Because of its design with synergistic blends of different HLB value products even hides/pelts with a high natural fat content can be degreased with Vie Degreaser SE efficiently. Due to its high emulsifying power and stability to electrolytes, Vie Degreaser SE can even be successfully used for degreasing after pickling or even chrome tanning.

  • Chrome-tanned crust leather can be rapidly wet back with Vie Eco Degreaser.BO Uneven fatliquoring effects can be corrected by adding small amounts of Vie Degreaser SE

Sample Applications:
  • Degreasing of NZ and English Domestic pickled sheep pelts. De-pickling with sodium formate or sodium bicarbonate up to pH 5.6.

  • Depending on the natural grease content of the pelts. 1st Degreasing 2.0-4.0 % Vie Degreaser SE 2nd Degreasing 0.5-2.0 % Vie

  • Degreaser SE (% based on pickled weight)

  • Degreasing of pig skin pelts During deliming/bating 1.5-2.0 % Vie Degreaser SE Degreasing 1.0-2.0 % Vie Degreaser SE (% based on pelt weight)

  • Degreasing of wet-blue After shaving 0.3-0.5 % Vie Degreaser SE (% based on shaved weight)

Vie Degreaser OV CONC – Highly Efficient Non-Ionic Degreasing Agent for hides & Skins

PROPERTIES & APPLICATION:
  • Vie Degreaser OV CONC is a versatile degreasing agent, with highly efficient emulsifying properties.

  • It is especially suited for New Zealand, African and English domestic raw or Pickled sheepskins, where high grease content is problematic.

  • Vie Degreaser OV CONC degreases well even on Wet Blue to achieve uniform level of dyeing for Full Grain and Aniline Leathers.

  • It penetrates deep into the skin and degreases & removes the natural fat, thus accelerating the wetting back process & gives even softness and increased area yield.

  • Minimizes backbone patches in Nubuck and Suede dyeing and hard feeling problem on the backbone region of garment leathers.

  • Vie Degreaser OV CONC can be used from 0.5 to 3 % depending upon the origin of skins, hides & pickle pelts.

CHARACTERISTICS:
  • Chemical Composition : Synergistic blend of Alcohol Ethoxylates with White Spirit etc.

  • Aspect : Beige liquid – paste.

  • Active Matter : 65 % ± 2

  • Charge : Non ionic.

  • Stability : Stable to neutral salts, acids, bases, Chromium & Aluminium salts at usual Conc.

  • Lightfastness : Excellent

  • Storage Stability : 12 months when properly stored. At low temperatures, may tend to become little viscous and turbid, but without affecting its property.

Vie Degreaser DL – Alkaline Lipase degreasing agent

Application:

Vie Degreaser DL is a special lipolytic formulation active in the alkaline pH range, from 7 – 13. Vie Degreaser DL is compatible with most other enzymatic products and with bactericides. Note: surfactants might reduce or inhibit the effect of Vie Degreaser DL; special attention needs to be given to the application. Handling & storage: Wear gloves and face mask during handling. CLOSE SACK TIGHTLY AFTER USE AND STORE IN A DRY PLACE. Can be stored for about 1 year (from date of production) if kept in a dry place and protected from heat above 30°C.

Benefits: Vie Degreaser DL supports the soaking effect and enhances the penetration of other chemicals leading to an improved lay-out and area yield. It improves uniformity of dyeing and retanning and supports inner softness. Vie Degreaser DL enhances fat removal without making grain and bellies loose and therefore it is especially suitable for greasy hides and skins. Vie Degreaser DL substantially improves scud-loosening and hair removal. Vie Degreaser DL improves water proofing and fogging values. Vie degreaser DL can be used to soak most hides without any additional surfactant thus improving the grease removal in the effluent plant.

The main characteristics are :
  • Strong emulsifying action

  • Excellent removal of Natural Fats without re-deposition

  • Versatile, used at all stages of Leather processing

  • High electrolyte stability

Properties :
  • Appearance: beige powder

  • Chemical character: alkaline lipase

  • Ionic character: non-ionic

  • Active substance: 100 %

  • pH value:approx. 7+-

  • Compatibility: good with nonionic and most anionic products.

  • Stability: good to electrolytes and alkalis

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

    Vie Degreaser DL Application :
  • Vie Degreaser DL is used preferably for degreasing during soaking, but can be applied in liming and bating as well. The required dosage depends on the raw stock, the processing step in which it is used, the condition of the hides & skins (preservation) as well as on the final leather type to be produced. If necessary the degreasing can be intensified by the subsequent use of surfactants from the Vie Degreaser range. The best application practice is always first to apply Vie Degreaser DL and after the product has done its work, add the appropriate surfactant from the Vie Degreaser range or in soaking, a non-enzymatic soaking agent from the Viebeam Soak range. In main-soaking Vie Degreaser DL is best applied together with soda ash at pH 9 – 10 .

Quantities to be used:
  • Soaking: 0.05 – 0.25%: Run for minimum 2 hours before adding the surfactant.

  • Liming: 0.05 – 0.1%: Add together with the last addition of lime.

  • Bating: 0.05 – 0.1%: Add together with the deliming agent adding the surfactant minimum 1 hour later, together with the bating agent.

Vie Degreaser BO – versatile non ionic wetting and degreasing agent

Application: soak, lime, degreasing, wetting-back

Vie Degreaser BO is a proprietary blend of Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylates which has a strong wetting and degreasing action. It is extremely versatile in application and can be used at all stages of leather production.

The main characteristics are :
  • Strong Emulsifying Action

  • Excellent Removal Of Natural Fats Without Re-Deposition

  • Versatile, Used At All Stages Of Leather Processing

  • High Electrolyte Stability

Properties :
  • Appearance: clear colorless liquid

  • Chemical character: Blend of fatty alcohol ethoxylates

  • Ionic character: non-ionic

  • Active substance: circa 50 %

  • pH value: approx. 7+-

  • Compatibility: good with nonionic, cationic and most anionic products.

  • Stability: good to acids, electrolytes and alkalis

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

VIE DEGREASER BO Application :
  • Vie Degreaser SE can either be added directly or diluted with water before adding to the process vessel in the normal way.

  • Vie Degreaser BO can either be added directly or diluted with water before adding to the process vessel in the normal way.

  • Water-soluble proteins, dirt and impurities are removed more efficiently. Vie Degreaser BO improves penetration of the liming chemicals, giving uniform liming and swelling of the hide/pelt. This helps to give a smooth, fine grain with easy removal of scud and hair follicles, leading to an overall cleaner result. Natural fats are also better emulsified and distributed, improving subsequent degreasing. Because of its design with synergistic blends of different HLB value products even hides/pelts with a high natural fat content can be degreased with Vie Degreaser BO efficiently. Due to its high emulsifying power and stability to electrolytes, Vie Degreaser BO can even be successfully used for degreasing after pickling or even chrome tanning. Chrome-tanned crust leather can be rapidly wet back with Vie Degreaser.BO Uneven fatliquoring effects can be corrected by adding small amounts of Vie Degreaser BO

SAMPLE APPLICATIONS:
  • Soaking of wet salted or fresh hides: up to 0.5 %, based on the pelt weight.

  • Soaking of dried hides: up to 1.5 %, based on the dry weight.

  • Liming operations: up to 0.6 %, based on wet salted weight.

  • Degreasing pig and sheep skins: up to 4.0 % based on wet salted weight.

  • Degreasing Bovine: up to 0.5 % based on Limed Fleshed weight

  • Wetting back of crust leather: up to 1.0 %, based on dry weight.

Vie Eco Degreaser BO – Non-ionic wetting/degreasing agent

Application: soak, lime, degreasing, wetting-back

Vie Eco Degreaser BO is a proprietary blend of Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylates which has a strong wetting and degreasing action. It is extremely versatile in application and can be used at all stages of leather production.

The main characteristics are :
  • Strong Emulsifying Action

  • Excellent Removal Of Natural Fats Without Re-Deposition

  • Versatile, Used At All Stages Of Leather Processing

  • High Electrolyte Stability

Properties :

  • Appearance: clear colorless liquid

  • Chemical character: Blend of fatty alcohol ethoxylates

  • Ionic character: non-ionic

  • Active substance: circa 50 %

  • pH value: approx. 7+-

  • Compatibility: good with nonionic, cationic and most anionic products.

  • Stability: good to acids, electrolytes and alkalis

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

VIE ECO DEGREASER BO Application :
  • Vie Eco Degreaser BO can either be added directly or diluted with water before adding to the process vessel in the normal way.

  • Vie Eco Degreaser BO enables the soaking time to be reduced as it improves water penetration and rehydration of the hides/pelts.

  • Water-soluble proteins, dirt and impurities are removed more efficiently. Vie Eco Degreaser BO improves penetration of the liming chemicals, giving uniform liming and swelling of the hide/pelt. This helps to give a smooth, fine grain with easy removal of scud and hair follicles, leading to an overall cleaner result. Natural fats are also better emulsified and distributed, improving subsequent degreasing. Because of its design with synergistic blends of different HLB value products even hides/pelts with a high natural fat content can be degreased with Vie Eco Degreaser BO efficiently. Due to its high emulsifying power and stability to electrolytes, Vie Eco Degreaser BO can even be successfully used for degreasing after pickling or even chrome tanning. Chrome-tanned crust leather can be rapidly wet back with Vie Eco Degreaser.BO Uneven fatliquoring effects can be corrected by adding small amounts of Vie Eco Degreaser BO

Sample Applications:

  • Soaking of wet salted or fresh hides: up to 0.5 %, based on the pelt weight.

  • Soaking of dried hides: up to 1.5 %, based on the dry weight.

  • Liming operations: up to 0.6 %, based on wet salted weight.

  • Degreasing pig and sheep skins: up to 4.0 % based on wet salted weight.

  • Degreasing Bovine: up to 0.5 % based on Limed Fleshed weight

  • Wetting back of crust leather: up to 1.0 %, based on dry weight.

Vie Bate AV – Acid Bating agent

Application: soak, lime, degreasing, wetting-back

Vie Bate AV is based on acid active enzymes, specially developed for the bating of wool and fur skins in the pickled condition. It is also highly recommended in the production of supersoft bovine clothing nappa leathers & in removing creases during the wetting back of wet blue.

The main characteristics are :
  • Active Between PH 2.5 & 4.5

  • Removes Interfibrillary Material Without Loosening Or Damaging Hair Or Wool

  • Improves Softness

  • Improves Area Yield On Normal Leathers

Properties :
  • Appearance: Beige powder

  • Chemical character: acid active enzyme blend

  • Ionic character: neutral

  • Total solids: min. 95 %

  • Storage stability: 12 months under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging

VIE BATE AV Application :
  • Vie Bate AV disperses readily in water and is best applied by adding directly to the process vessel in the normal way.

  • When used in the acid bating of fur and wool skins it helps to promote a soft, relaxed feel by aiding removal of inter-fibrillary proteins.

  • May also be used to good effect on un-haired material, bovine, sheep, etc where an additional bating during pickling helps to give a smoother, flatter grain with improved area yield. Vie Bate AV can be applied when processing wet blue stock that has been stored for medium – long term. An addition of the product into an acid wet-back helps ensure even wetting back and removal of crease marks.

SAMPLE APPLICATIONS :
  • Wool or fur skins: up to 1 %, based on soaked weight of skins or up to 0.3 %, based on volume of the pickle float

  • Pickle bating of hides or skins: up to 1 %, based on limed weight

  • Shoe Upper Wet blue: up to 1.5 %, based on shaved weight

  • Pickle bating of softies & upholstery leathers: up to 3 %, based on shaved weight

Vie Bate V – Pancreatic Bating agent

Application: soak, lime, degreasing, wetting-back

Vie Bate V is a carefully selected blend of pancreatic enzymes & deliming agents, formulated on a kaolin base. The use of pancreatic enzymes ensures more effective removal of interfibrillary proteins with minimal attack on collagen in comparison with bacterial enzymes. Can be applied to all leather types.

The main characteristics are :
  • Balanced Bating Activity

  • Good Removal Of Interfibrillary Proteins

  • Minimal Attack On Collagen – No Accentuation Of Veins Or Loss Of Leather Substance

  • Fine, Smooth Grain With High Strength & Tight Break

  • No Discolouration On The Flesh Side

Properties :
  • Appearance fine, off white powder

  • Chemical character pancreatic based enzyme blend

  • Activity circa 1000 LVE units per gram

  • Total solids min. 97 %

  • Storage stability 12 months under cool, dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging

VIE BATE V Application :
  • Vie Bate V can be added directly to the process vessel in the normal way. For maximum effect it is best applied after thorough deliming, between pH 7.8 – 8.5 and at a temperature of 32oC – 35oC. It can be applied in a fresh float or into the deliming float. The amount offered will vary depending upon the substrate and running time.

SAMPLE APPLICATIONS :
  • % based on limed weight

  • Bovine full substance hides: up to 0.5 % for 30 – 45 minutes

  • Bovine lime split hides: up to 1.0 % for 45 – 60 minutes

  • Bovine hides for vegetable tannage: up to 0.5 % for 30 minutes

  • Sheepskins: up to 2.0 % for 60 minutes

  • Pigskins: up to 2 % for 90 – 120 minutes

  • Goatskins: up to 2 % for 120 – 180 minutes

Vie Degreaser OV – Highly Efficient Non-Ionic Degreasing Agent for hides & Skins

PROPERTIES & APPLICATION:
  • Vie Degreaser OV Is A Versatile Degreasing Agent, With Highly Efficient Emulsifying Properties.

  • It Is Especially Suited For New Zealand, African And English Domestic Raw Or Pickled Sheepskins, Where High Grease Content Is Problematic.

  • Vie Degreaser OV Degreases Well Even On Wet Blue To Achieve Uniform Level Of Dyeing For Full Grain And Aniline Leathers.

  • It Penetrates Deep Into The Skin And Degreases & Removes The Natural Fat, Thus Accelerating The Soaking Process & Gives Even Softness And Increased Area Yield.

  • Minimizes Backbone Patches In Nubuck And Suede Dyeing And Hard Feeling Problem On The Backbone Region Of Garment Leathers.

  • Vie Degreaser OV Can Be Used From 1 To 4 % Depending Upon The Origin Of Skins, Hides & Pickle Pelts.

CHARACTERISTICS:
  • Chemical Composition : Synergistic blend of Alcohol Ethoxylates with White Spirit etc.

  • Aspect : Beige liquid – paste.

  • Active Matter : 50 % ± 2

  • pH (10 % Soln) : 6 – 8

  • Charge : Non ionic.

  • Stability : Stable to neutral salts, acids, bases, Chromium & Aluminium salts at usual Conc.

  • Lightfastness : Excellent

  • Storage Stability : 12 months when properly stored. At low temperatures, may tend to become little viscous and turbid, but without affecting its property.

Vie Delimer AFV – Ammonium free deliming agent

Chemical composition:
  • Vie Delimer AFV is a deliming agent, based on weak acids, free from sulphates, chlorides and ammonium salts. Specifically developed for tanneries where effluent constraints prohibit the discharge of these salts. It is also used in rapid deliming systems & on bovine hides processed without lime fleshing.

  • Appearance: white solid

  • pH (10%): approx. 2.0

CHARACTERISTICS:
  • Ammonia Free

  • Sulphate Free

  • Chloride Free

  • Improved Speed & Uniformity Of Deliming

PROPERTIES:
  • Chemical character blend of organic & inorganic buffering acids

  • Active substance min. 92%

  • pH of a 5 % solution 2.0 – 3.0

  • Acid value 50 – 60

  • Storage stability min. 3 years under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging

APPLICATION:

Vie Delimer AFV can be added to the process vessel in the normal way. To increase the penetration rate it is best applied in short or no-float system, which has the added benefit of reducing water usage.

It can be used on all types of raw material as it gives a positive deliming effect without the risks encountered when using strong acids. This ensures greater uniformity of deliming and improve pickling.

When applying the product at offers above 1.0 % we would recommend that the total offer is split into two equal additions, with 20 minutes running time between the first and second addition.

Vie Delimer AFV can be applied with normal deliming agents, e.g ammonium salts. This helps to reduce or remove unwanted Lime Blast (White stains)

Sample Applications:
  • % based on limed weight

  • Full substance bovine hides: up to 2.0 %

  • Bovine lime split hides: up to 1.0 % for 45 – 60 minutes

  • Lime split bovine hides: up to 1.5 %

  • Sheepskins: up to 2.5 %

Vie Delimer AGS – Ammonium free deliming agent

Chemical composition:
  • Vie Delimer AGS is a deliming agent, based on weak acids, free from ammonium salts. Specifically developed for tanneries where effluent constraints prohibit the discharge of these salts. It is also used in rapid deliming systems & on bovine hides processed without lime fleshing.

  • Appearance: white solid

  • pH (5%): approx. 3.0

The main characteristics are:
  • Ammonia And Chloride Free

  • Very Gentle On The Collagen Fibres

  • No Smell Or Nauseous Gases Formed

  • Improved Speed & Uniformity Of Deliming, Clean White Pelt Results

PROPERTIES:
  • Chemical character blend of organic & inorganic buffering acids

  • Total Solids: min. 97%

  • pH of a 5 % solution 2.5 – 3.5

  • Storage stability min. 3 years under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging

APPLICATION:

Vie Delimer AFV can be added to the process vessel in the normal way. To increase the penetration rate it is best applied in short or no-float system, which has the added benefit of reducing water usage.

It can be used on all types of raw material as it gives a positive deliming effect without the risks encountered when using strong acids. This ensures greater uniformity of deliming and improve pickling.

When applying the product at offers above 1.0 % we would recommend that the total offer is split into two equal additions, with 20 minutes running time between the first and second addition.

Vie Delimer AFV can be applied with normal deliming agents, e.g ammonium salts. This helps to reduce or remove unwanted Lime Blast (White stains)

Sample Applications:

Vie Delimer AGS can be added to the process vessel in the normal way. To increase the penetration rate it is best applied in short or no-float system, which has the added benefit of reducing water usage.

It can be used on all types of raw material as it gives a positive deliming effect without the risks encountered when using strong acids. This ensures greater uniformity of deliming and improve pickling.

When applying the product at offers above 2.0 % we would recommend that the total offer is split into two equal additions, with 20 minutes running time between the first and second addition.

Vie Delimer AGS can be applied with normal deliming agents, e.g ammonium salts. This helps to reduce or remove unwanted Lime Blast (White stains) and leaves a cleaner, flatter Pelt

Sample Applications:
  • % based on limed weight

  • Full substance bovine hides: up to 4.0 %

  • Lime split bovine hides: up to 3 %

  • Sheepskins: up to 4 %

Vie Delimer AV – Highly Efficient deliming agent

Chemical composition:
  • Vie Delimer AV is a deliming agent, based on a mixture of Inorganic compounds. Specifically developed for tanneries who need a rapid, efficient deliming system which does not over delime and will not cause looseness and even increases fullness of resultant Leathers. It can also be used in rapid deliming systems & on bovine hides processed without lime fleshing.

  • Appearance: off white solid

  • pH (10%):approx. 4.5

The main characteristics are:
  • More Fullness Than Ammonium Sulphate

  • Reduced Nitrogen Compared To Ammonium Sulphate

  • Cleaner Grain, Reduced Lime Blast Formation

  • Improved Speed & Uniformity Of Deliming

PROPERTIES:
  • Chemical character blend of organic & inorganic buffering salts and non-swelling acids

  • Active substance min. 97%

  • pH of a 5 % solution 4.5 +-

  • Storage stability min. 3 years under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging

APPLICATION:

Vie Delimer AV can be added to the process vessel in the normal way. To increase the penetration rate it is best applied in short or no-float system, which has the added benefit of reducing water usage.

It can be used on all types of raw material as it gives a positive deliming effect without the risks encountered when using strong acids. This ensures greater uniformity of deliming and improve pickling.

When applying the product at offers above 1.0 % we would recommend that the total offer is split into two equal additions, with 20 minutes running time between the first and second addition.

Vie Delimer AV can be applied with normal deliming agents, e.g ammonium salts. This helps to reduce or remove unwanted Lime Blast (White stains)

Sample applications:
  • % based on limed weight

  • Full substance bovine hides: up to 3.0 %

  • Lime split bovine hides: up to 2 %

  • Sheepskins: up to 3 %

Vie Eco Degreaser – versatile non ionic wetting and degreasing agent

Application: soak, lime, degreasing, wetting-back
  • Vie Eco Degreaser is a proprietary blend of Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylates which has a strong wetting and degreasing action. It is extremely versatile in application and can be used at all stages of leather production.

The main characteristics are:
  • Strong Emulsifying Action

  • Excellent Removal Of Natural Fats Without Re-Deposition

  • Versatile, Used At All Stages Of Leather Processing

  • High Electrolyte Stability

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: clear colorless liquid

  • Chemical character: Blend of fatty alcohol ethoxylates

  • Ionic character: non-ionic

  • Active substance: circa 72 %

  • pH value: approx. 7+-

  • Compatibility: good with nonionic, cationic and most anionic products.

  • Stability: good to acids, electrolytes and alkalis

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

VIE ECO DEGREASER APPLICATION:

Vie Eco Degreaser can either be added directly or diluted with water before adding to the process vessel in the normal way.

Vie Eco Degreaser enables the soaking time to be reduced as it improves water penetration and rehydration of the hides/pelts.

Water-soluble proteins, dirt and impurities are removed more efficiently. Vie Eco Degreaser improves penetration of the liming chemicals, giving uniform liming and swelling of the hide/pelt. This helps to give a smooth, fine grain with easy removal of scud and hair follicles, leading to an overall cleaner result. Natural fats are also better emulsified and distributed, improving subsequent degreasing. Because of its design with synergistic blends of different HLB value products even hides/pelts with a high natural fat content can be degreased with Vie Eco Degreaser efficiently. Due to its high emulsifying power and stability to electrolytes, Vie Eco Degreaser can even be successfully used for degreasing after pickling or even chrome tanning.

Chrome-tanned crust leather can be rapidly wet back with Vie Eco Degreaser. Uneven fatliquoring effects can be corrected by adding small amounts of Vie Eco Degreaser

Sample Applications:

Soaking of wet salted or fresh hides: up to 0.5 %, based on the pelt weight.

Soaking of dried hides: up to 1.5 %, based on the dry weight.

Liming operations: up to 0.6 %, based on wet salted weight.

Degreasing Bovine: up to 0.5 %, based on Limed Fleshed weight

Degreasing pig and sheep skins: up to 4.0 % based on wet salted weight.

Wetting back of crust leather: up to 1.0 %, based on dry weight.

Vie Liquor FAS – Stabilizer for Fatliquors with a softening effect

Application: Vie Liquor FAS is usually applied alone during the pickling process
The main characteristics are:
  • Excellent Distribution Of Natural Oils And Greases

  • Improves Colour Of Chrome Tannage And Eventually Crust

  • Improves The Softness Of The Leather

  • Increases Tensile Strength

  • Can Also Be Used To Improve Solubility And Stability Of Fatliquors

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: clear to slightly yellowish liquid

  • Chemical character: Based on Sulphonated Fatty Alcohols

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • Active substance: circa 40 %

  • pH value: approx. 6.5

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

VIE LIQUOR FAS APPLICATION:

Vie Liquor FAS is used mainly in the Pickle bath before chrome tannage to distribute and emulsify natural oils and greases

Vie Liquor FAS can also be used at the Fatliquoring stage to aid emulsification and to improve their penetration, hence improving tensile and tear strength

Vie Liquor FAS can also be used for wetting back wet blue

EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS:
  • Bovine Leathers for shoe uppers, clothing and upholstery : 0.5 to 1.0 %, in the pickle bath based on Limed weight.

  • All types of Leather: 0.5 to 1.0 %, with Fatliquors, based on the wet shaved weight.

  • All types of Leather: 0.5 to 1.0 %, based on the wet shaved weight, for wet back at the start of the retan process.

  • All types of Leather: 1 to 2.0 %, based on the Crust weight, for wet back for Dyeing and Fatliquoring etc

Viebeam ALB – Liming auxiliary to remove and stop Lime Blast

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION: Phosphonic acid derivates in aqueous solution
  • Appearance: colourless-yellowish, clear liquid

  • pH (10%): approx. 2.0

PROPERTIES:

Viebeam ALB is a powerful complex builder for calcium. Due to this property Viebeam ALB is especially suitable in order to prevent lime-blast and to remove lime sediments.

The application of Viebeam ALB results in the following advantages:
  • efficient prevention of lime blast

  • clear, clean pelts

  • upgrading of pelts, more able to achieve Anilines

  • faster more efficient deliming

  • Viebeam ALB as a strong acid based on Organophosphonate compounds and it exhibits excellent sequestering of all types of metal ions, it has the ability to deflocculate or disperse solids particles and with its hydrolytic stability and can even be used to strip chrome from wet blue leathers and treat iron stained vegetable tanned leathers

APPLICATION:

Viebeam ALB should first be added immediately after the liming process in the wash water to prevent Lime Blast and next may be added also to the deliming float to remove any traces of Lime Blast. It should be diluted in a ratio 1:3 until 1:5 with water.

Against lime-blast in the wash water: 0.1 – 0.5 % Viebeam ALB (Based on the wet salted weight)

To remove Lime Blast in the deliming float: 0.2 – 0.6 % Viebeam ALB (Based on the pelt weight)

Chrome-tanned crust leather can be rapidly wet back with Vie Eco Degreaser. Uneven fatliquoring effects can be corrected by adding small amounts of Vie Eco Degreaser

To strip surface chrome from wet blue use following formula based on wsw %:

  • 100 % water

  • 4% Salt

  • 2 % Oxalic acid

  • 0.5% Viebeam ALB

  • Run overnight for best results, drain wash etc

Viebeam AWC – Liming auxiliary to control swelling and reduce wrinkles

Application:
Viebeam AWC is a synergistic blend of Hydrogenated Mono Saccharides, Carbamimidic acid and Amines. Hydrogenated Mono Saccharides cause the increase in osmotic pressure which leads to the accumulation of osmoprotectants in the collagen fibres, which stabilize the native protein structure and increases the production of soluble proteins. Carbamimidic acid helps solubilization and denaturation of undesirable proteins increasing overall softness, and helps percutaneous absorption of other chemicals. Yield is dramatically increased and wrinkles are reduced and also fats are broken down. Increase of yield of 3 – 5% has been experienced. The Amines smooth out wrinkles and reduce unwanted Beamhouse smells

The main characteristics are:
  • Reduces Swelling, Smooths Out Fat Wrinkles, And Increases Yield

  • Helps To Give A Cleaner Looking Hide, Reduces Pigmentation

  • Increases Solubilization Of Undesirable Proteins Increasing Overall Softness

  • Gives A Finer And Smoother Grain

  • Helps Remove Unwanted Hairs Deep In The Follicles

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: clear to slightly turbid yellowish liquid

  • Chemical character: Based on a synergistic blend of Amines, Hydrogenated Mono Saccharides and Carbamimidic acid

  • Ionic character: weakly cationic

  • Active substance: circa 40 %

  • pH value: approx. tba

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

VIEBEAM AWC APPLICATION:

Viebeam AWC can be diluted with cold water and added to the vessel in the normal way. Suitable for use on all hide or skin types.

The reduced swelling effect helps to give a smooth, fine grain on the leathers. Although the product does not possess an unhairing effect, the reduction in swelling does enhance the effect of the sulphides, giving a more effective removal of hair root / scud from the grain.

EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS:
  • All types of Leathers, 1 to 1.5 % based on the wet salted weight

Viebeam CO – Bleaching agent

APPLICATION: BLEACHING/PICKLING

Viebeam CO is used as a bleaching agent on hides, skins or pelts. When used in the pickle, it bleaches any remaining hair root pigments giving a clean pelt. It is particularly recommended for use in the production of full aniline, white bleached and pastel coloured leathers.

The main characteristics are:
  • Strong Bleaching Action

  • Promotes Cleaner Pelts

  • Improves Dye Levelness And Brilliance

  • Minimal Effect Upon Leather Strength And Structure

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: pale greenish yellow liquid

  • Chemical character: chlorine containing oxidising agent

  • Active substance: approx. 30 %

  • pH value: 13.0 – 14.0

  • Storage stability: min. 1 year under cool, dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging. At temperatures below +5 °C some crystallization and deposition on the container bottom may occur.

  • Reaction: Viebeam CO has a strongly alkaline reaction and must not be directly mixed with acids, reducing agents or highly flammable substances acids – chlorine dioxide gas is released with the risk of explosion reducing agents – risk of rapid, exothermic decomposition highly flammable substances – risk of fire and explosion

APPLICATION:

Viebeam CO should be diluted with water before addition of the process vessel. As with all oxidising agents, certain precautions must be observed with Viebeam CO. In an acid medium, Viebeam CO releases chlorine dioxide gas, the active oxidising agent. For this reason, the undiluted product should not be brought into contact with concentrated acids or reducing substances. This can result in spontaneous evolution of gas, sometimes accompanied by ignition. Viebeam CO should therefore be mixed only in diluted form with diluted acids. Spills or splashes of Viebeam CO must be rinsed away with water immediately. Empty containers should be rinsed with water immediately after use. The primary field of application for Viebeam CO is pickle bleaching of heavily pigmented hides and skins. The product is added to the salt bath and run for 15 – 30 mins before addition of acids. Pickling is carried out in the usual way but care must be taken not to open the drum during the process. At the end of pickle bleaching, any excess chlorine dioxide remaining must be neutralised with a reducing agent such as sodium thiosulphate or sodium bisulphite. Potassium iodide-starch paper is used to test for complete removal of the excess oxidising agent. Reptile skins can also be bleached with Viebeam CO . Unlike permanganate bleaching, Viebeam CO bleaching does not impair tensile strength. Viebeam CO can be used to lighten or completely bleach faulty dyeings. In this case, the degree of bleaching will depend on the structure of the dyes to be bleached.

Sample applications:
  • Pickle bleaching of hides: up to 1 %, based on pelt weight

  • Pickle bleaching of lizard and reptile skins: up to 10 %, based on pelt weight

  • Bleaching of vegetable tanned reptile skins: up to 150 %, based on dry weight of skins

  • Bleaching of faulty dyeings: up to 20 %, based on the crust weight

Viebeam DTA – Liming/Retanning auxiliary to Soften water, reduce Lime Blast and remove Iron/Metal stains

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION: Tetrasodium salt of a Phosphonium derivative
  1. Appearance: whitish powder
  2. pH (5%): approx. 10 -11
PROPERTIES:

Viebeam DTA is a powerful complex builder for calcium. Due to this property Viebeam DTA is especially suitable in order to reduce lime-blast and to help disperse lime. It also complexes with unwanted Metal ions which cause stains during Liming .

The application of Viebeam DTA results in the following advantages:
  • Efficient reduction of lime blast

  • Whiter, cleaner pelts

  • Upgrading of pelts, more able to achieve Anilines

  • Improved yield, reduction in Liming time

APPLICATION:

Viebeam DTA should be added in the liming process in the main float to reduce Lime Blast and sequester Metal ions. It should be diluted in a ratio 1:3 with water.

Reduce lime-blast and Metal ions: 0.1 – 0.2 % Viebeam DTA (Based on the wet salted weight)

Viebeam DTA may also be used in Tanning and Retanning where vegetable products are used to prevent unwanted iron stains, use 0.1 – 0.2 % on WSW

Viebeam EcoSoft – Neutralisation/Softening
Agent

Viebeam EcoSoft :
is developed to minimize impact on the environment and to take another step to a pollution free process for leather; We offer Viebeam EcoSoft a new softening agent based on enzymes which will reduce the chemical load on effluent, is very cost effective and user friendly product for post tanning operations during neutralization.

PROCESS CONDITIONS:
Viebeam EcoSoft is ready to use formulation applied during neutralization of leather processing.

DOSAGE ADVICE:
Viebeam EcoSoft should be dosed at a concentration of 0.2 % to 0.5 % on shaved weight. In any case due to its high activity it’s suggested to evaluate Viebeam EcoSoft on a small scale before going into full production.

PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS:

Appearance Powder
Chemica : Subtilisin Enzyme in ph
modified/buffered carrier
Packaging : 25 kgs Biodegradable bag
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS:

Process Parameter Optimum Range
Temperature : 45° C

pH : 4.5 – 7.0
ADVANTAGES
  • Very Clean Grain

  • Very Uniform Wet Blue

  • Very Good Fiber Relaxing And Good Grain Opening

  • Effective Area Increase

  • Reduces Total Fatliquor Needed

  • Less Use Of Neutralizing Salts

  • Less Load On Effluent

  • Cost Effective

  • Environmentally Friendly Product

STORAGE
  • The Lower The Storage Temperature; The Longer The Product Shelf-Life

  • Activity Remains Stable For At Least Twelve Months If Storage Temperature Is Kept Below 25°C

  • Exposure To Sunlight Should Be Avoided Which May Reduce Activity Levels.

SAFETY AND ENZYME HANDLING:
Enzymes are bio-degradable

Inhalation of enzyme dust and mists should be avoided.

In case of contact with the skin or eyes, promptly rinse with water for at least 15 minutes For detailed handling instructions, please refer to the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheets, the Enzyme Technical Association (ETA) handbook Working safely with Enzymes and the Association of Manufacturers of Fermentation Enzyme Products (AMFEP) handbook Guide to the Safe Handling of Microbial Enzymes Preparations.

We take care of lowering the environmental impact, with the reduction of sludges, water, energy and wherever possible we replace the restricted chemicals.

Viebeam RS – Liming auxiliary for zero or low sulphide systems

APPLICATION:

Viebeam RS is a synergistic blend of Mercaptans and Amines. Yield is dramatically increased and wrinkles are reduced and also fats are broken down. Increase of yield of 3 – 5% has been experienced. The Amines smooth out wrinkles and reduce unwanted Beamhouse smells, the Mercaptans break the Keratin bond allowing hairs to fall out

The main characteristics are:
  • Reduces Swelling, Smooths Out Fat Wrinkles

  • Removes Hair Without Use Of Polluting Sulphides

  • Increases Yield

  • Gives A Finer And Smoother Grain

  • Helps Remove Unwanted Hairs Deep In The Follicles

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Pink to Violet Black liquid

  • Chemical character: Based on a synergistic blend of Amines, Humectants, Deodorizing agents, Salts of Mercaptoacetic Acid and other synergistic additives.

  • Ionic character: Non Ionic – Anionic

  • Active substance: circa 23 %

  • pH value: approx. circa 8-9

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging

VIEBEAM RS Application:

Viebeam RS can be diluted with cold water and added to the vessel in the normal way. Suitable for use on all hide or skin types. The reduced swelling effect helps to give a smooth, fine grain on the leathers. The product does possess an unhairing effect, the reduction in swelling also enhances the effect of sulphides if they are used, giving a more effective removal of hair root / scud from the grain. The advantage of their use is that they considerably reduce the amount of sulphide consumed and discharged with the wastewater. On the other hand, these chemicals are much more expensive than sulphides. Owing to their high price, these products are mostly used in instances where effects other than environmental improvement are sought . For example, liming with these compounds yields a lower degree of swelling than using lime and sulphide only. This may be expected to have a positive effect on the area yield and the smoothness of the grain.

EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS:

All types of Leathers, 1 to 3 % based on the wet salted weight

Process A/ Hair Immunisation process with Low Sulphide in Mixer:
Adjust to 27-28oC after soak. Immunisation: 150% water (27oC) 2.5% lime Run 10 min. (4 r.p.m.), rest 50 min. Hair loosening: + 1.5% NaHS (flake) Run 10 min. (8 r.p.m.), rest 20 min. Run 10 min., rest 20 min. Run 10 min., rest 20 min x 2) Run 10 min, rest 20 min. Run 10 min (90% of hair is loose and patches will drop off). Hair removal: Pump out hair; refloat and wash through for 1 h. If pump out exceeds pump in, stop mixer and refill. Re-liming: 150% water (27oC) 2.5% lime 0.5% NaHS 1.25% Unhairing Assist Viebeam RS 0.25 % Vie Eco Degreaser Run 10 min. (4 r.p.m.), rest 50 min Run 14 times

Process B/ Hair immunization process with Low Sulphide in Drum:

In drum Immunisation/unhairing/reliming is carried out in the same float 40-60% water (28oC) 1.5-2% Viebeam RS run 60 min. + 0.8% lime run 60 min. pH appr. 11.5 + 1% NaHS (60%) Start of filtration after 90-120 min. + 2 % lime run 30 min. + water until 80-100% float (28oC) run 30 min. run 5 min, rest 30 min. for 10-12 h. Rinsing: Twice at 28oC

Process C/ Hair immunization with Very Low Sulphide:

In drum Soaking Water (30oC) to the axle of the drum 0.2 % Viebeam Soak Rapido run 60 min. drain 150% water (25oC) 1 % Viebeam RS 0.4% Viebeam Soak Rapido run 10 min, check pH and temperature run 5 h drain Immunisation, unhairing, re-liming 80% water (26oC) 0.3% Na2S run 40 min. + 2% lime run 45 min. + 0.2% NaHS 1.3% Na2S run 15 min, start filtration run 90 min., until hair is eliminated + 1.5% lime run 10 min. + 60% water (25oC) run while filling run intermittently overnight drain Rinsing (twice) water (26oC)

Process D/ Total Sulphide Free system:

  • 1/ Pre-Wash 200 % Water @ 25oC
  • 0.1% Viebeam Soak Rapid
  • 0.2% Viecide TH Run 10’ Stop 20’ x 2 Check Be Drain
  • Pre-Soak 200 % Water @ 25oC
  • 2. % Viecide TH
  • 2. % Viebeam Soft
  • 3. % Viebeam Soak Rapido Run 20’ Stop 40’ x 4 Check pH and Be Drain
  • Wash
  • Main Soak 200 % Water @ 25oC
  • 0.2 % Viebeam Soft
  • 0. 2 % Viebeam Soak Rapido
  • 0.5 % Viebeam RS
  • 0.2 % Viecide TH
  • 1 % Hydrated Lime + 0.1 % Viebeam Soft Run 20’ Stop 40’
  • 1.5 % Hydrated Lime Run 10’ Stop 50’ x 24 N.B For More Plumping may add 1 %
  • Run 20” Stop 40’ x 2 then 5’ each hour x 12 Hours
  • Drain, Wash
  • Liming 200 % Water @ 22oC
  • 0.1 % Viebeam Soft Run 5’
  • 2-4 % Viebeam RS
  • 1 % Viebeam AWC
  • Run 60’ Check Hair Loose, if Not Run 20’ Stop 40’ until Loose, if some stubborn hairs still remain can add another 1% Viebeam RS without any detriment
  • 1 % Hydrated Lime + 0.1 % Viebeam Soft Run 20’ Stop 40’
  • 1 % Hydrated Lime + 0.1 % Viebeam Soft Run 20’ Stop 40’
  • 1.5 % Hydrated Lime Run 10’ Stop 50’ x 24 N.B For More Plumping may add 1 %
  • 1 % Hydrated Lime + 0.1 % Viebeam Soft Run 20’ Stop 40’

Caustic Soda pre-diluted with water 1:10 and Cooled before addition slowly with paddle running after first Lime addition and second Lime addition 50:50

Viebeam Slip SP – Anti-knotting slip agent

APPLICATION: VARIOUS STAGES

Viebeam Slip SP powder is a slip agent for use in most process vessels, e.g. paddles, drums, mixers, etc and on all types of hides or skins. It helps to reduce knotting, drum folds and grain damage by forming a thin film of inert lubricating material on the leather and process vessel surfaces, which then allows the leather to move freely.

The main characteristics are:
  • Reduces Risk Of Knotting And Tearing

  • On Wool Sheepskin Reduces Felting Of The Wool

  • Slows Down The Build Up Of Frictional Heat

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: whitish powder-granules

  • Chemical character: polyelectrolyte

  • Active substance: approx. 90 %

  • pH value: 7 +- 1

  • Storage stability: min. 1 year under cool, dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging. At temperatures below +5 °C some crystallization and deposition on the container bottom may occur. Reaction: none

APPLICATION:

Viebeam Slip SP powder can be added directly to the drum, alternatively it can be made up into a slurry by diluting with water and then applying to the process vessel in the normal manner. When applied as a slurry, we recommend that it is made up and applied immediately and not allowed to stand.

We recommend that small additions of the product are added at each process stage as its effectiveness is reduced by washing off.

When used on heavy vegetable tanned leathers the improved movement within the process vessel may lead to reduction in the mechanical action and hence a slightly lower rate of tan penetration. For this application we recommend that the product is added 1 or 2 hours after the first addition of the main vegetable tannins.

Sample applications:
  • Pickle processing: up to 0.3 %, % based on pelt weight.

  • Chrome tannage: up to 0.3 %, % based on pelt weight.

  • Retanning process: up to 0.3 %, % based on shaved weight.

  • Vegetable tannage: up to 0.3 %, % based on pelt weight.

Viebeam Soak Extra – Versatile Quadruple action wetting agent

APPLICATION:

Viebeam Soak Extra is usually used for wet back of wet blue, wet white and vegetable tanned leathers, it may also be useful during retanning to soften water and aid level dyeing and improve emulsion stability of fatliquors and aid deep penetration

The main characteristics are:

  • Excellent Re-Wetting Of All Types Of Tanned Leathers, Even Dried Out Old Stock

  • Cuts Wet-Back Time

  • Has Quadruple Action, Sequesters And Removes Iron And Other Stains, Wets Back Evenly And Through The Collagen Structure, Emulsifies Natural Greases, Removes Chrome Soaps And Softens Hard Water

  • Increases Tensile Strength

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: clear to slightly turbid yellowish liquid

  • Chemical character: Based on a synergistic blend of Alcohol Ethoxylates, Sulfonated Alcohols, Water Softeners, metal complexing agents, saponification agents and softeners

  • Ionic character: non anionic

  • Active substance: circa 25 %

  • pH value: approx. 6-7

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

VIEBEAM SOAK EXTRA APPLICATION:

Viebeam Soak Extra is used mainly in for wetting back all types of tanned leathers in preperation for retanning, it is also useful during retanning to soften water and aid penetration and levelness of dyes, also may be added to fatliquors to improve emulsion stability and aid deeper penetration

EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS:
  • Wet back all types of Leathers, wet blue, wet white, veg tanned leather: 0.3-2.0 %.

  • Retanning all types of Leather: 0.2 to 1.0 %, based on the wet shaved weight

  • Fatliquoring all types of Leather: 0.5 to 1% based on the wet shaved weight

Viebeam Soak Rapido – Versatile Hydrotropic Soaking agent

APPLICATION:

Viebeam Soak Rapido is usually used in the Soaking process

The main characteristics are:
  • Excellent Re-Wetting Of Dried Or Wet Salted Skins And Hides

  • Cuts Soaking Time

  • Increases Solubilization And Denaturation Of Undesirable Proteins Increasing Overall Softness

  • Increases Tensile Strength

  • Can Also Be Used To Wet Back Wet Blue And Crust Leathers

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: clear to slightly turbid yellowish liquid

  • Chemical character: Based on a synergistic blend of Alcohol Ethoxylates, Water Softeners, metal complexing agents, saponification agents and percutaneous absorption chemicals

  • Ionic character: non ionic

  • Active substance: tba

  • pH value: approx. tba

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

VIEBEAM SOAK RAPIDO APPLICATION:

Viebeam Soak Rapido is used mainly in the soaking stage before Liming to rapidly wet back dried hides, distribute and emulsify natural oils and greases and relax collagen fibres increasing yield, it is Low Foaming

Viebeam Soak Rapido can also be used to wet back wet blue and crust

EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS:
  • All types of Leathers, dried, dry or wet salted: 1 to 2.0 %, in the Soak based on the Wet Salted or Raw weight.

  • All types of Leather: 0.5 to 1.0 %, based on the wet shaved weight, for wet back at the start of the retan process.

Viebeam Soft – A blend of Polyphosphates for water softening and as a liming auxiliary

APPLICATION:

Viebeam Soft is usually used in the Soaking or Liming process

The main characteristics are:
  • Reduces Lime Blast

  • Cuts Soaking And Liming Time

  • Increases Solubilization Of The Lime

  • Eliminates Hard Water

  • Can Also Be Used To Aid Retanning And Dyeing Or Any Stage Where Hard Water Can Hinder Good Results

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: White powder

  • Chemical character: Based on a blend of specific molecular size polyphosphates

  • Ionic character: non ionic

  • Active substance: 100%

  • pH value: approx. tba

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

VIEBEAM SOFT APPLICATION:

Viebeam Soft is mainly used to soften hard water and eliminate the nuisance it causes to the Tanner, improves effectiveness of soaking, reduces lime blast and aids solubilisation of the Lime powder in liming, reduces iron stains in Liming, and improves dye levelness and brightness in the retan stage

EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS:
  • All types of Leathers, dried, dry or wet salted: 0.5 to 1.0 % is usually sufficient in the Soak based on the Wet Salted or Raw weight, but can be increased if water is extremely hard .

  • Up to 1% in the Liming process has been found to be ideal. All types of Leather: 0.2 to 0.5 %, based on the wet shaved weight, for wet back at the start of the retan process, 0.5 to 1.0 % before dyeing.

Viecide CMB – Versatile Biocide for fur, hides and skins

APPLICATION:SOAKING

Viecide CMB is a preservative based on monovalent stabilised isothiazolinone/Bronopol developed for use in wet end or finishing as a wide spectrum biocide. It inhibits microbial growth in a highly efficient manner. Lower overall toxicity than many biocides in common use.

The main characteristics are:
  • Inhibits Microbial Growth

  • Stable From Ph 3-9 To Counter Bacteria More Efficiently

  • Low Environmental Impact, Low Overall Toxicity

  • Efficient In A Wide Range Of Applications

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: clear liquid

  • Chemical character: A formulation of 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (CIT), 2methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (MIT) and bromonitropropane diol (Bronopol)

  • Active substance: circa 10 %

  • pH of a 10% solution: circa 3.5 – 5.5

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging

VIECIDE CMB APPLICATION:

Viecide CMB should be diluted with water, ratio 1 part product : 3 parts water, before adding to the process vessel in the normal manner.

It is an effective preservative that can be applied over all hide and skin types specifically for the Soaking stage. It is also highly effective a s general purpose biocide for all sorts of aqueous coatings

Viecide CMB is compatible with anionic, cationic and non ionic systems.

EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS:
  • % based on pelt weight

  • Soaking of fur skins: up to 1 g/l

  • Soaking of hides or skins: up to 8 g/l for paddle systems, up to 0.8 %, based on pelt weight Biocide for pigments, casein solutions and other aqueous coatings 0.1 to 0.5% w/w

  • Viecide CMB has a very broad activity spectrum against the bacteria, moulds and yeasts that may cause infection and deterioration of water based products, including efficacy against the following organisms:

Bacteria Moulds Yeasts
Achromobacter sp. Aspergillus sp. Candida albicans
Aeromonas sp. Cephalosporium sp. Rhodotorula sp.
Alcaligenes sp. Cladosporium sp. Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Bacillus sp. Fusarium sp.
Escherichia coli Paecilomyces variotii
Flavobacterium sp. Penicillium funiculosum
Klebsiella sp.
Proteus sp.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Streptomyces sp.

Viecide ECO Soak – Versatile Biocide for fur, hides and skins

APPLICATION:SOAKING

Viecide ECO Soak is a Eco friendly Biocide based on nano silver technology, developed for use specifically in the Soaking stage of leather and fur manufacture. It inhibits microbial growth in a highly efficient manner. Lower overall toxicity than almost all biocides in common use.

The main characteristics are:
  • Inhibits Microbial Growth

  • Biocidal Activity Optimum At A Wide PH Range To Counter Bacteria More Efficiently

  • Broad Spectrum Efficacy Against Bacteria, Yeasts, And Molds

  • Low Environmental Impact, Low Overall Toxicity

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: clear liquid

  • Chemical character: Nano silver in mild oxidizing solution with other synergistic additivess

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • Active substance: circa 5 %

  • pH of a 10% solution: circa 3.5 – 6.5

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging

VIECIDE ECO SOAK APPLICATION:

Viecide Eco Soak should be diluted with water, ratio 1 part product : 3 parts water, before adding to the process vessel in the normal manner.

It is an effective preservative that can be applied over all hide and skin types specifically for the Soaking stage.

Viecide Eco Soak is compatible with anionic and nonionic detergents and wetting agents. It is not compatible with cationic detergents or leather auxiliaries.

Note: over time, fungal and bacterial strains can develop a resistance to the active components of fungicidal or bactericidal products. It is advised to change the fungicide used at regular intervals, we recommend alternate with Viecide TH.

EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS:
  • % based on pelt weight

  • Soaking of fur skins: up to 2 g/l

  • Soaking of hides or skins: up to 10 g/l for paddle systems, up to 1 %, based on pelt weight

Viecide Green 88 – NON-TCMTB LEATHER FUNGICIDE

APPLICATION:BEAMHOUSE-TANNING-RETANNING-FINISHING

Viecide Green 88 is a new non-TCMTB antifungal agent developed for the preservation of leather stock against mold attack. It is used for the protection of pickled, wet blue, wet white stock, vegetable-tanned, crust and finished leather.

Benefits: Viecide Green 88 is effective against a wider range of fungal species than TCMTB based fungicides. Therefore, the product can offer more effective mold control. The product has been formulated to easily disperse in tanning liquors. Because the active ingredient is odorless and is dissolved in a low-odor solvent carrier, the product does not emit any strong or irritating fumes and is thus more user-friendly for tannery staff working near opened drums.

The main characteristics are:
  • Inhibits Fungal Growth

  • Proven To Be More Effective Than TCMTB

  • Low Environmental Impact, Low Odour, Low Overall Toxicity

  • Low VOC, Low Odour And Low Hazard Solvent Carrier

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Pale yellow liquid

  • pH(neat): 2.5 – 5.5

  • Flashpoint: >100°C

  • Density@ 25°C: 1.00 – 1.05g/ml

VIECIDE GREEN 88 APPLICATION:

Viecide Green 88 should be applied as a water dispersion of 1 part Viecide Green 88 to 10 or more parts water. Such a dispersion is only stable for a short period of time and therefore should only be prepared immediately prior to use in the tanning process.

Recommended dosage rates range from 0.1% to 0.3% by weight based on hide weight. For protection of wet blue stock, it is recommended to add the product at the beginning of the tanning operation after chrome addition.

Treatment rates will vary depending on the degree of protection required for the specific storage conditions. Higher treatment rates are required where skins/hides will be split after chrome tanning and protection of the split surfaces is required. For preservation of crust it is recommended to add 0.1 – 0.3% Viecide Green 88 with the Fatliquor

EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS:
  • % based on pickled pelt, wet blue or wet white weight: 0.1 to 0.3 %

  • % based on wet shaved weight (white or blue): 0.1 to 0.3% mixed into fatliquor

Viecide TH – Versatile Biocide for fur, hides and skins

APPLICATION:SOAKING

Viecide TH is a preservative based on Thiocarbamates, developed for use specifically in the Soaking stage of leather and fur manufacture. It inhibits microbial growth in a highly efficient manner. Lower overall toxicity than many biocides in common use.

The main characteristics are:
  • Inhibits Microbial Growth

  • Biocidal Activity Increases At Higher PH To Counter Bacteria More Efficiently

  • Helps Remove Unwanted Heavy Metal Ions, Helps Soften Hard Water

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: clear liquid

  • Chemical character: Thiocarbamate salt

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • Active substance: circa 20 %

  • pH of a 10% solution: circa 8.5 – 9.5

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging

VIECIDE TH APPLICATION:

Viecide TH should be diluted with water, ratio 1 part product : 3 parts water, before adding to the process vessel in the normal manner.

It is an effective preservative that can be applied over all hide and skin types specifically for the Soaking stage

Viecide TH is compatible with anionic and nonionic detergents and wetting agents. It is not compatible with cationic detergents or leather auxiliaries.

Note: over time, fungal and bacterial strains can develop a resistance to the active components of fungicidal or bactericidal products. It is advised to change the fungicide used at regular intervals, we recommend alternate with Viecide BC.

EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS:
  • % based on pelt weight

  • Soaking of fur skins: up to 1 g/l

  • Soaking of hides or skins: up to 8 g/l for paddle systems, up to 0.8 %, based on pelt weight

Vielube SIM – Super large molecular amino silicone oil emulsion for all types of Ultra Soft and Silky Leathers


SUITABLE APPLICATIONS:
  • All types of nappa leathers

  • Cow and Buffalo upholstery

  • Garment

  • Chrome free leathers

  • Linings

PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS:
  • Chemical base : Large molecular amino silicone oil emulsion

  • Active matter : approx. 24 %

  • Appearance (20 ˚C) : off white liquid

  • Ioniicity: non ionic

  • pH (10% solution) : 6.5 – 7.5

PRODUCT BENEFITS:

The main component is an ultra-high molecular weight amino modified silicone, it has a low surface tension and high film-forming ability, specifically designed to produce ultra soft and light-weight leathers. The main benefits are as follows:

Easy to use : Vielube SIM is easily combined with regular fatliquors to obtain specific types of leather. Vielube SIM can even be emulsified at low temperatures. It exhausts well even when applied in cold floats.

Versatility : due to its amino silicone chemistry Vielube SIM is suitable for a wide range of articles .

Fibre Relaxing: Vielube SIM reduces surface tension of the leather fibers and helps relax the leather. Leathers have a wrinkle-free appearance.

GENERAL: Vielube SIM is best used when combined with other fatliquors. Touch can be modified for a wide range of Leather types. E.g Combining Vielube SIM with Vie Liquor SLK and Vie Liquor SFF results in a more silky, soft, effect. Also increases yield.

Vielube SIM shows low COD and BOD values. The exhaustion of conventional fatliquors notably improves when combined with Vielube SIM. For optimum evenness of milling grain and a light-weight, thoroughly soft handle, Vielube SIM is best applied in combination with Vie Liquor SLK and Vie Liquor SFF or other Vie Liquors as preferred. Vielube SIM also increases abrasion resistance and cut resistance.


ADVISED APPLICATIONS:

Pre-fatliquoring 0.5 to 2% in neutralization bath for last 30 minutes

Fatliquoring Vielube SIM can be used for white and lightfast articles.1 to 3% added to main fatliquor to increase softness and yield


Advised suggestions for use:
  • Shoe Nappa 1-3% Combined With 1-3 % Vie Liquor Silk And Up To 12% Vie Liquor SFF

  • Garment 1-3 % Combined With 6–12% Vie Liquor SFF Etc

  • Cow Upholstery 1 – 2 % Combined With Other Vie Liquor Fatliquors

  • Buffalo Upholstery 1 – 2 % Combined With Other Vie Liquor Fatliquors

  • Chrome Free 1-3 % Combined With Other Vie Liquor Fatliquors

  • Lining 0.5 -2 % Combined With Other Vie Liquor Fatliquors

  • Gloving Up To 5% Usually Combined With Fatliquors For Extra Softness, Silkiness And Increased Abrasion And Cut Resistance

Vie Liquor SK – Synthetic Oil
for Leather


APPLICATION:

Vie Liquor SK is used to replace Native Raw Oils. Its advantage is its total heat and light fastness. It also has no tendency to form Fatty Spues. In fact addition of 0.5-2% Vie Liquor SK will prevent the formation of Fatty Spues. It may also be used in multi-charge fatliquors to increase softness

The main characteristics are:
  • Excellent softening with a silky soft touch

  • Good coating of the Leather fibres

  • Gives full grain leathers with a slightly glossy grain and a waxy touch

  • Reduces Fatty Spue formation

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: clear yellowish liquid

  • Chemical character: Halogenated Hydrocarbon oils

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • Active substance: circa 100%

  • pH value (10% soln): N/A

  • Light and heat fastness: good

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

Vie Liquor SK APPLICATION:

Vie Liquor SK is insoluble in water, it has to be mixed 0.5-2% with other Fatliquors and then should be emulsified by adding to hot water with good stirring. The prepared emulsion can then be added to the vessel in the normal way.

Developed for maximum softness with economy, it can be applied on all softy leathers, e.g. softy shoe upper, fancy goods leathers, garment, upholstery, etc. It is normally used in combination with other oils on all types of leathers. Its primary function apart from increasing softness is to reduce fatty spue formation. It does not contain unsaturated components and therefore has excellent heat and light fastness


Example Applications:

All types of Leathers, from 0.5 to 2 % with other types of natural or synthetic fatliquors

Vie Liquor MK – Highly softening, lightweight synthetic fatliquor


APPLICATION:

Vie Liquor MK is a blend of sulphited natural and synthetic oils. It is recommended for elegant, high quality Shoe,Garment, Upholstery, Gloving and all types of softy leathers.

The main characteristics are:
  • Very soft handle with high inner softness

  • Silky feel

  • Very low specific weight

  • Excellent heat and light resistance

  • Pleasant odour

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: viscous white-yellow liquid

  • Chemical character: sulphited natural and synthetic oils

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • Active substance: min. 50 %

  • pH of a 10 % solution: 7.0 – 8.0

  • Lightfastness: excellent

  • Heatfastness: excellent

  • Stability: good to hard water, weak acids and electrolytes; unstable in the presence of cationic products and mineral tanning salts

  • Storage stability: min.1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging. Stir well before use

Vie Liquor MK APPLICATION:

Vie Liquor MK can be emulsified by adding to hot water with good stirring. The prepared emulsion is then be added to the vessel in the normal way. Vie Liquor MK is recommended for fatliquoring all high quality softy leathers. It can be used as alone or in combination with natural or synthetic fatliquors in any ratio


Example Applications:
  • % based on the wet shaved weight:

  • Garment nappa leather: up to 8-10 % with other suitable fatliquors

  • Garment suede leather: up to 4 – 8 % with other suitable fatliquors

  • Upholstery leather: up to 8-10 % with other suitable fatiquors

  • Soft shoe and bag leather: up to 6 to 8 % with other suitable fatliquors

  • Gloving Leathers up to 8-10 % with other suitable fatliquors

Vie Liquor GMS – Natural Non Oxidizing Esters and Fatty substances


APPLICATION:

Vie Liquor GMS is a new generation Fatliquor where extremely low density, light weight super soft Leathers are required. Specially suited for Pickling, Chrome Tanning or used with other fatliquors for Softee and Garment type Leathers

The main characteristics are:
  • Excellent Stability and Penetration.

  • Good light and Heat fastness.

  • High dispersing effect on Natural Greases.

  • Good Compatibility with other Fat-Liquors.

  • Chrome and Pickle Stable.

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Red-Brown liquid

  • Chemical character: Synthetic Oils with a synergistic blend of synthetic softeners

  • Ionic character: Anionic

  • Active substance: 50%

  • pH value: approx. 8 +-0.5

  • Light and heat fastness: Good

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

Vie Liquor GMS APPLICATION:

Vie Liquor GMS should be stirred well before use and emulsified by adding to hot water with good stirring. The prepared emulsion can then be added to the vessel in the normal way. Resultant Leathers are very light and soft and have a pleasant, waxy touch.

Further characteristics are good lightfastness and heat resistance, level full dyeings, with little tendency to reduce dye yield. Exhibits good compatibility with other fatliquoring agents and results in a Leather with a pleasant natural Leather odour


Example Applications (based on wet shaved weight):
  • 2 – 4 % for Upholstery

  • Up to 4 % for Garments or Softy Leather goods

  • 1 – 3 % for Shoe Upper

  • 2 % to 6 % Sheep/Goat Clothing

  • 2 % to 6 % Gloving

  • 0.5% to 2% Pickling and 1% to 2% in Re-chroming

Vie Liquor DX – Sulphonated Synthetic Fatliquor


APPLICATION:

Vie Liquor DX is anionic, and is a white to yellowish emulsion based on sulphonated synthetic oils.

Light fastness & heat resistance: very good.

Stability in mineral tanning floats: Good.

Method of diluting: Stir water at approx. 60 °C into the product.

Handling & storage: Wear goggles and gloves during handling. Always stir before use and close containers tightly afterwards.

Can be stored for about 1 year if kept between 10°C and 25°C. In any case protect from frost and heat above 40°C. If product becomes frozen, warm to approx. 20°C and stir before use.

Benefits: Vie Liquor DX is usually combined with other Vie Liquor fatliquors, In combination with e. g. Vie Liquor SF, Vie Liquor GP, Vie Liquor SLK etc can be used for producing many different types of shoe upper leathers, garment nappa and other very soft leathers. Applied alone, CORIPOL® DX-1202 imparts a relatively dry surface feel.

  • Appearance : White-Yellowish Viscous Liquid

  • Active Matter : 65 % + 1%

  • Charge : Anionic

  • pH : 7.5-8.5

  • Chrome and Pickle Stable.

  • Shelf Life : 12 months if stored away from extreme conditions & humidity

  • Application (% based on shaved weight)

  • Upper leather(Bovine) 5.0 % Vie Liquor DX 3.0 % Vie Liquor SLK

  • Nappa for handbags 4.0 % Vie Liquor DX 6.0 % Vie Liquor SF

  • Sheep garment nappa 5.0 % Vie Liquor DX 5.0 % Vie Liquor SF

STIR WELL BEFORE USE

Vie Liquor BA – Specially modified Lecithin Fatliquor


APPLICATION:

Vie Liquor BA is a specially modified lecithin based fatliquor with excellent softening ability. It offers a high degrees of softness with a smooth grain, low density feel and low odour, essential requirements for garment, upholstery and nappa leathers. It contains special additives which condition the leather, and help to retain moisture.

The main characteristics are:
  • Excellent softening with a silky soft touch

  • Adds luster, and improves feel on Suedes and Velours

  • Gives full grain leathers an attractive, silky feel and Lustre

  • Low density and low odour

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: brown viscous liquid

  • Chemical character: sulphated natural oils with phospholipids & synthetic softening agents

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • Active substance: 45%

  • pH value: approx. 7+-1

  • Light and heat fastness: good

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging..

Vie Liquor BA APPLICATION:

Vie Liquor BA should be emulsified by adding to hot water with good stirring. The prepared emulsion can then be added to the vessel in the normal way.

Developed for maximum softness, it can be applied on all softy leathers, e.g. softy shoe upper, fancy goods leathers, garment, upholstery, etc. It is normally used in combination with other oils on all types of leathers.


Example Applications :
  • All types of Leathers, 4 to 8 % with other types of more penetrating sulphonated natural or synthetic fatliquors

Vie Liquor ASK – Synthetic Oil for Leather


APPLICATION:

Vie Liquor ASK is used to replace Native Raw Oils. Its advantage is its total heat and light fastness. It also has no tendency to form Fatty Spues. In fact addition of 0.2-0.5% Vie Liquor ASK will prevent the formation of Fatty Spues. It may also be used in multi-charge fatliquors to increase softness. Vie Liquor ASK contains anti-oxidants to prevent Chrome VI formation

The main characteristics are:
  • Excellent softening with a silky soft touch

  • Good coating of the Leather fibres

  • Gives full grain leathers with a slightly glossy grain and a waxy touch

  • Reduces Fatty Spue formation

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: clear yellowish liquid

  • Chemical character: Halogenated Hydrocarbon oils with Anti Oxidants

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • Active substance: circa 100%

  • pH value (10% soln): N/A

  • Light and heat fastness: good

  • Light and heat fastness: good

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

Vie Liquor ASK APPLICATION:

Vie Liquor ASK is insoluble in water, it has to be mixed 0.2-0.5% with other Fatliquors and then should be emulsified by adding to hot water with good stirring. The prepared emulsion can then be added to the vessel in the normal way.

Developed for maximum softness with economy, it can be applied on all softy leathers, e.g. softy shoe upper, fancy goods leathers, garment, upholstery, etc. It is normally used in combination with other oils on all types of leathers. Its primary function apart from increasing softness is to reduce fatty spue formation. It does not contain unsaturated components and therefore has excellent heat and light fastness


Example Applications (based on wet shaved weight):
  • All types of Leathers, from 0.2 to 0.5 % with other types of natural or synthetic fatliquors

Vie Liquor SAF – Stabilizer for Fatliquors with a softening effect


APPLICATION:

Vie Liquor SAF is usually applied alone during the pickling process

The main characteristics are:
  • Excellent distribution of natural oils and greases

  • Improves Colour of Chrome Tannage and eventually crust

  • Improves the softness of the leather

  • Increases Tensile Strength

  • Can also be used to improve solubility and stability of Fatliquors

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: clear to slightly yellowish liquid

  • Chemical character: Based on Sulphonated Fatty Alcohols

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • Active substance: 30 % +- 2%

  • pH value: approx. 6.5

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

Vie Liquor FAS APPLICATION:

Vie Liquor SAF is used mainly in the Pickle bath before chrome tannage to distribute and emulsify natural oils and greases

Vie Liquor SAF can also be used at the Fatliquoring stage to aid emulsification and to improve their penetration, hence improving tensile and tear strength

Vie Liquor SAF can also be used for wetting back wet blue


Example Applications:
  • Bovine Leathers for shoe uppers, clothing and upholstery : 0.5 to 1.0 %, in the pickle bath based on Limed weight.

  • All types of Leather: 0.5 to 1.0 %, with Fatliquors, based on the wet shaved weight.

  • All types of Leather: 0.5 to 1.0 %, based on the wet shaved weight, for wet back at the start of the retan process.

  • All types of Leather: 1 to 2.0 %, based on the Crust weight, for wet back for Dyeing and Fatliquoring etc

Vie Catfat L – Cationic Lanolin Fatliquor


APPLICATION:

Vie Catfat L is either used in the re-chroming to aid penetration and distribution of the chrome as well as increasing softness and tensile strength or as a final Top Fatliquor to improve improve feel, increase water retention to stop leather drying out, reduce static electricity which can shock workers and increase dust retention on suedes and nubucks causing wet and dry rub failures. Being purely Natural Lanolin based it is specially suited for Topping leathers which will be destined for USA style pull ups and fashionable Oiled/Waxed effects. It can be used up to 6% for Drum Stuffed Pull up leathers

The main characteristics are:
  • Electrolyte Stable And Good Heat And Light Fastness

  • Adds Lustre, And Improves Feel On Suedes And Velours

  • Gives Full Grain Leathers An Attractive, Greasy Feel And Pull Up Effect

  • Has An Anti-Static Effect, Reducing Possible Electric Shocks During Mechanical Operations

  • Helps To Seal Off Damaged Grain On Low Selection Leathers Aiding Upgrading

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Brown liquid

  • Chemical character: fatty acid condensation product

  • Ionic character: Cationic

  • Active substance: tba

  • pH value: approx. 3-4

  • Compatibility: good with cationic, amphoteric and nonionic products.

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

VIE CATFAT L APPLICATION:

Vie Catfat L is emulsified with hot water and a good stir, and then added to the drum in the usual way. May be used before addition of the chrome in re-chroming stage, aiding penetration and distribution of the chrome and reducing entanglement, scuffing of the grain and increasing softness and tensile and tear strength. May be used during neutralization process especially for Floater type or softee type Leathers including garment leathers. May be used as a final top fatliquor on all types of Leathers where improvement of feel and sheen is required, but especially for Suede and Nubuck Leathers to give a lasting feel and sheen and improve two way nap, add after acid fixation in same bath or fresh bath. Can be also used as a topping for USA style Pull up leathers and Fashionable Oiled/Waxed leathers, after main fatliquor fix with formic acid, drain short wash, use low float 20-50% hot water at 50-60oC and 2 to 6% Vie Catfat L run 20-30 minutes check exhaustion drain short wash


Example Applications:
  • All types of Leathers, 0.5 – 1 % before chrome in re-chroming bath

  • All types of Leathers, 0.5 – 2 % after acid fixation at the end of the fatliquoring stage

  • All types of Leathers, 0.5 – 1 % Catfat L with 0.5 – 1 % Vie Catfat after acid fixation at the end of the fatliquoring stage

  • For USA style Leathers, 2 – 6 % Vie Catfat L added after the acid fixation stage to give a light pull up in the crust and hold up the subsequent Oils and Waxes in the finishing process, run 20-30 minutes drain, short cold wash

Vie Catfat – Cationic Fatliquor


APPLICATION:

Vie Catfat is either used in the re-chroming to aid penetration and distribution of the chrome as well as increasing softness and tensile strength or as a final Top Fatliquor to improve Feel, Lustre and Grain extension especially for Suedes and Velours

The main characteristics are:
  • Electrolyte Stable And Good Heat And Light Fastness

  • Adds Lustre, And Improves Feel On Suedes And Velours

  • Gives Full Grain Leathers An Attractive, Greasy Feel And Pull Up Effect

  • Has An Anti-Static Effect, Reducing Possible Electric Shocks During Mechanical Operations

  • Helps To Seal Off Damaged Grain On Low Selection Leathers Aiding Upgrading

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Brown liquid

  • Chemical character: fatty acid condensation product

  • Ionic character: Cationic

  • Active substance: tba

  • pH value: approx. 3-4

  • Compatibility: good with cationic, amphoteric and nonionic products.

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

VIE CATFAT APPLICATION:

Vie Catfat is emulsified with hot water and a good stir, and then added to the drum in the usual way. May be used before addition of the chrome in re-chroming stage, aiding penetration and distribution of the chrome and reducing entanglement, scuffing of the grain and increasing softness and tensile and tear strength. May be used during neutralization process especially for Floater type or softee type Leathers including garment leathers. May be used as a final top fatliquor on all types of Leathers where improvement of feel and sheen is required, but especially for Suede and Nubuck Leathers to give a lasting feel and sheen and improve two way nap, add after acid fixation in same bath or fresh bath. Can be also used in combination with Vie White Grease oil usually 1:1 to further increase sheen and two way nap


Example Applications:
  • All types of Leathers, 1 – 2 % before chrome in re-chroming bath

  • All types of Leathers, 1 – 2 % after acid fixation at the end of the fatliquoring stage

  • For USA style Leathers, 2% mixed with any of the Vie Grease oils 2% added after the acid fixation stage to give a light pull up in the crust and hold up the subsequent Oils and Waxes in the finishing process

Vie Liquor 90S – New Generation Fat based on Synthetic Oils & a Synergistic blend of Softeners.


APPLICATION:

Vie Liquor 90S is a new generation Fatliquor where extremely low density, light weight super soft Leathers are required

The main characteristics are:
  • Excellent Softness & Waxy Handle.

  • Very Good Light Fastness.

  • Produces A Smooth Grain With Excellent Drape And Softness.

  • Good Compatibility With Other Fat-Liquors.

  • Excellent For Light Weight Leathers.

  • Excellent For Light Weight Leathers.

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Clear Red-Brown liquid

  • Chemical character: Synthetic Oils with a synergistic blend of synthetic softeners

  • Ionic character: Anionic

  • Active substance: 60%

  • pH value: approx. 6.5 – 7.0

  • Light and heat fastness: Very good

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

VIE LIQUOR 90S APPLICATION:

Vie Liquor 90S should be stirred well before use and emulsified by adding to hot water with good stirring. The prepared emulsion can then be added to the vessel in the normal way. Resultant Leathers are very light and soft and have a pleasant, waxy touch. Further characteristics are good lightfastness and heat resistance, level full dyeings, with little tendency to reduce dye yield. Exhibits good compatibility with other fatliquoring agents and results in a Leather with a pleasant neutral odour


EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS (BASED ON WET SHAVED WEIGHT):
  • 7 – 15 % For Upholstery

  • Up To 15% For Garments Or Softy Leather Goods

  • 3 – 5 % For Shoe Upper

  • 5% To 14% Sheep/Goat Clothing

  • 6% To 12% Gloving

Vie Liquor ASF – Green chemistry Anti Spew/Fungus Fatliquor


APPLICATION:

Vie Liquor ASF is an important product for Waxed/Oiled Leathers, replacement of 10% of the total fatliquor blend ensures no possibility of Fat Spew or Fungal growth under normal conditions

The main characteristics are:
  • Excellent Stability And Penetration.

  • Good Light And Heat Fastness.

  • High Dispersing Effect On Natural Greases.

  • Good Compatibility With Other Fat-Liquors.

  • Provides An Even Distribution Of Fungicides/Anti Spew Agents.

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Green-Brown liquid

  • Chemical character: Green Chemistry Fungicide in micro emulsion of Sulphonated and Ethoxylated Vegetable Oils

  • Ionic character: Anionic

  • Active substance: circa 80%

  • pH value: approx. 7 +-1

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

VIE LIQUOR ASF APPLICATION:

Vie Liquor ASF should be stirred well before use, mixed with the other fatliquors and emulsified by adding to hot water with good stirring. The prepared emulsion can then be added to the vessel in the normal way. Resultant Leathers will have an in-built resistance to Fat Spews and Fungal growth.

Further characteristics are good lightfastness and heat resistance, very low odour, very low VOC, very low hazard and considered the first “Green Chemistry” TCMTB free fungicide


EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS (BASED ON WET SHAVED WEIGHT):
  • 0.5 – 1 % For Upholstery

  • Up To 1 % For Garments Or Softy Leather Goods

  • 0.5 – 1 % For Shoe Upper

  • 0.5% To 1 % Sheep/Goat Clothing

  • 0.5% To 1% Gloving

  • 0.5% To 1% USA Style Oiled/Waxed Leathers

N.B The Product May Also Be Used In The Finishing Process And Used As Part Of The Oil Component In Waxed/Oiled Finishes To Prevent Fatty Spew And Fungal Growth, Compatibility Needs Checking Case By Case.

Vie Liquor BAS – is a universal multicharged Phospholipid based compact Fat liquor which gives an extra ordinary softness, feel and sheen to the leather.


The main characteristics are:
  • Appearance : Yellowish brown viscous liquid

  • Non Volatile Matter : 48 % + 2%

  • Charge : Multi-charged

  • pH : 7.0 to 8.0

  • Stability : Stable to acids, alkalis, salts under usual tannery conditions.

  • Shelf Life : 12 months from the date of manufacture if stored away from extreme conditions & humidity

PROPERTIES:
  • Fatliquoring Effect With Good Penetration, Excellent Softness And High Light Fastness.

  • Imparts A Pleasant Silky Feel To Leather With A Waxy Surface Handle.

  • Mproves Grain Softness And Reduces Water Absorbency

  • AVie Liquor BAS Is A Compact Fatliquor Suitable For All Types Of Soft Leathers Like Nappa, Soft Upper, Nubuck, Gloving, And Suedes. It Can Be Used As Final Fatliquor For Suedes Where Sheen Is Required.

  • It Can Be Used Alone Or In Conjuction With Other Anionic, Synthetic Or Natural Fatliquoring Agents.

  • Vie Liquor BAS Can Be Used In Rechroming As A Chrome Stable Fatliquor. It Can Also Be Used As A Pre Fatliquor, Or Used In The Main Fatliquor Bath.


APPLICATIONS: (ALL PERCENTAGE BASED ON SHAVED WEIGHT)
  • 3% To 6% For Shoe Upper

  • 4% To 6% For Gloving

  • 4% To 8% For Garment Nappas

  • 2% To 4% For Suede In Blend Of Fats

Vie Liquor COS – Sulphonated Alcohols and Aliphatic Hydrocarbons


APPLICATION:

Vie Liquor COS is a new generation Fatliquor where extremely low density, light weight super soft Leathers are required. Specially suited for Pickling, Chrome Tanning or used with other fatliquors for Softee and Garment type Leathers.

The main characteristics are:
  • Excellent Stability And Penetration.

  • Good Light And Heat Fastness.

  • High Dispersing Effect On Natural Greases.

  • Good Compatibility With Other Fat-Liquors.

  • Chrome And Pickle Stable.

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Red-Brown liquid

  • Chemical character: Synthetic Oils with a synergistic blend of synthetic softeners

  • Ionic character: Anionic

  • Active substance: 50%

  • pH value: approx. 8 +-0.5

  • Light and heat fastness: Good

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.


VIE LIQUOR COS
APPLICATIONS:

Vie Liquor COS should be stirred well before use and emulsified by adding to hot water with good stirring. The prepared emulsion can then be added to the vessel in the normal way. Resultant Leathers are very light and soft and have a pleasant, waxy touch. Further characteristics are good lightfastness and heat resistance, level full dyeings, with little tendency to reduce dye yield. Exhibits good compatibility with other fatliquoring agents and results in a Leather with a pleasant natural Leather odour

EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS (BASED ON WET SHAVED WEIGHT):
  • 4 – 10 % For Upholstery

  • Up To 12% For Garments Or Softy Leather Goods

  • 3 – 5 % For Shoe Upper

  • 5% To 14% Sheep/Goat Clothing

  • 6% To 12% Gloving

  • 0.5% To 2% Pickling And 1% To 2% In Re-Chroming

Vie Liquor Econ – Economical whitening Fatliquoring Agent based on blend of Phospholids, Fatty Matters & Multicharge Softeners


Vie Liquor Econ is a unique and one of its kind speciality Fat liquor for ‘White leather’. It gives an excellent Whiteness along with a soft touch and feel to the leather. Designed specifically where costs have to be kept low

The main characteristics are:
  • Economical Compact Fatliquor For Crusting Out Etc.

  • Very Good Light Fastness With A Waxy Feel.

  • Produces A Smooth Grain And Gives A Round Feel With Good Body.

  • Non Yellowing By Oxidation And Gives A High Bleaching Effect.

  • Can Be Used Before Dyeing Especially For Pastel Shades

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance : Off white to Milky White Emulsion

  • Non Volatile Matter : 34 % + 2%

  • Charge : Anionic

  • pH : 6.5 to 7.0

  • Stability : Stable to acids, salt under usual tannery conditions

  • Shelf Life : 12 months from the date of manufacture if stored away from extreme conditions & humidity


APPLICATIONS: (ALL PERCENTAGE BASED ON SHAVED WEIGHT)
  • 2% To 3% For White Softy /Corrected Grain

  • 4% To 6% For White Gloving

  • 5% To 7% For White Garment Or Goods

  • 3% To 5% For Pastel Coloured Leathers

  • 7% To 10% For Upholstery Crust

Vie Liquor FS – New Generation Synthetic Substitute of Sulphited Fish Oil & other Softeners to give superior Lubrication & Fat-Liquoring


PROPERTIES :
  • It Gives Softness And Physical Properties Similar To Fish Oil But Imparts A Pleasant Odour To The Leather.

  • Can Be Used In The Neutralization Bath To Get Extra Softness And To Increase The Tensile Strength Of The Leather.

  • Can Be Used As A Pre-Fat To Get Good Penetration Before The Retanning Starts To Get Better Dispersion Of The Retanning Syntans.

The main characteristics are:
  • Appearance : Yellow to Brown liquid

  • pH : 6 – 8

  • Non Volatile Matter : 60 + 2%

  • Charge : Anionic

  • Stability : Stable to acids, salts under usual tannery conditions.

  • Shelf Life` : Minimum of Six months

Application :

Vie Liquor FS is suitable for producing all type of soft leathers. Normally used at levels of 4-10%. Suitable for Garment, Nappa, Gloving and Leather Goods leather.

  • 4% To 7% For Garment Or Nappa Types With Other Fatliquors

  • 5% To 8% For Upholstery In Combination With Other Fatliquors

  • 1% To 3% For Shoe Upper/ Nubuck In Combination With Other Fatliquors

  • 2% To 3% For Suede Split With Other Suitable Fatliquors

Vie Liquor GLV – Highly softening, lightweight synthetic fatliquor


APPLICATION:

Vie Liquor GLV is a blend of phosphoric esters, sulphochlorinated paraffins, emulsified hydrocarbons, with a special mayonnaise blend specially designed to give all round softness, fullness, good heat and light fastness with excellent tensile and stitch tear strength. It is highly recommended for elegant, high quality garment, upholstery, softy leathers and especially bovine, ovine or buffalo gloving leathers..

The main characteristics are:
  • Very Soft Handle With High Inner Softness

  • Silky Feel

  • Very Low Specific Weight

  • Very Low Specific Weight

  • Excellent Heat And Light Resistance

  • Pleasant Odour

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: viscous liquid

  • Chemical character: phosphoric esters, emulsified hydrocarbons and mayonnaise blend

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • Active substance: min. 40 %

  • pH of a 10 % solution: 7.0 – 8.0

  • Lightfastness: good

  • Heatfastness: good

  • Stability: good to hard water, weak acids and electrolytes; unstable in the presence of cationic products and mineral tanning salts

  • Storage stability: min.1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging. Stir well before use


VIE LIQUOR GLV
APPLICATIONS:

Vie Liquor GLV can be emulsified by adding to hot water with good stirring. The prepared emulsion is then added to the vessel in the normal way. Vie Liquor GLV is recommended particularly for fatliquoring gloving leathers. It can be used alone or in combination with natural or synthetic fatliquors in any ratio.

EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS :
  • % based on the wet shaved weight:

  • Gloving Buffalo and Bovine: up to 16%

  • Garment nappa leather: up to 16.0 %

  • Garment suede leather: up to 18.0 %

  • Upholstery leather: up to 15.0 %

  • Soft shoe and bag leather: up to 12.0 %

Vie Liquor GP – Economical Fat based on Synthetic Oils & Synergistic Softening agents


PROPERTIES :
  • Excellent Softness & Touch.

  • Very Good Light Fastness.

  • Produces Smooth Grain And Gives Excellent Soft Fluffy Feel.

  • Good Compatibility With Other Fat-Liquors.

  • Excellent For Low Density Light Weight Leathers.

The main characteristics are:
  • Appearance : Clear Brownish-Red Liquid

  • Active Matter : 52 % + 2%

  • Charge : Anionic

  • pH : 6.5 to 7.0

  • Stability : Stable to acids, salt under usual tannery conditions

  • Shelf Life : 12 months if stored away from extreme conditions & humidity

Application :(All percentage based on shaved weight)

7 – 15 % For Upholstery

  • Up To 15% For Garments Or Goods

  • 3 – 5 % For Shoe Upper

  • 5% To 14% Sheep/Goat Clothing

Vie Liquor K – Economical Specialty Fatliquor based on a blend of Sulphonated Olefins, Fatty Matters and Glycerides.


PROPERTIES :
  • Uniform softness with a pleasant surface Feel.

  • Deep Penetration without adding weight to the leather.

  • Produces a smooth grain & gives a round feel with good body.

  • Non bleaching, non-yellowing of leather.

  • Good Light Fastness.

The main characteristics are:
  • Appearance : Light Brown Liquid

  • Solids: 40% +-

  • Charge : Anionic

  • pH : 6.5 to 7.5

  • Stability : Stable to acid, alkali & salts under usual tannery conditions

  • Shelf Life : 12 months from the date of manufacture if stored away from extreme conditions & humidity

Application :(All percentage based on shaved weight)

It can be used universally in virtually all Leather articles varying from 2% – 8% – according to various requirements

  • STIR WELL BEFORE USE

Vie Liquor RM – Economical Synthetic Fatliquor based on a Blend of Esters & Fatty Matters giving Excellent Lubrication & a soft pleasant touch


PROPERTIES :
  • Good Lubricating Action In The Drum, Consequently No Damage Of The Grain, No Knotting And No Tearing Of The Leathers.

  • Better Rehydration, Particularly Useful On Over-Dried Wet Blue

  • Gives Even And Deep Penetration Into The Leather.

  • Compatible With All Types Of Fatliquors.

  • Good Distribution Of Natural Grease, Reduces Incidence Of Fatty Spew

  • Even Dyeing Properties.

The main characteristics are:
  • Appearance : Pale Creamy viscous liquid.

  • Non Volatile Matter : 32% + 2%

  • pH : 6.5 to 7.5

  • Stability : Stable to neutral salts, bases and acids in usual concentrations.

  • Stability : Stable to neutral salts, bases and acids in usual concentrations.

  • Shelf Life : 12 months from the date of manufacture if stored away from extreme conditions & humidity

Application :(ALL PERCENTAGE BASED ON SHAVED WEIGHT)
  • 2% To 4% For Clothing Nappas

  • 4% To 6% For Leather Goods

  • 6% To 10% For Upholstery

  • Use 2% To 3% As Pre Fat And 3% To 5% In Main Fat For Dried Wet Blue Conditions For Nappas To Achieve Good Softness.

Vie Liquor SAN – Universal synthetic fatliquor with dry handle


APPLICATION:

Vie Liquor SAN is an anionic universal, synthetic fatliquoring agent with excellent lightfastness and emulsifying capacity, recommended for white and pastel leathers. It has very good penetration properties and is suitable for soft, tight leathers with a dry surface touch.

The main characteristics are:
  • Very Fine, Stable Emulsions

  • Good Penetration Through The Cross Section

  • High Emulsifying Capacity For Raw And Natural Fats

  • Excellent Lightfastness

  • Dry Surface Touch And High Finish Adhesion

  • Appearance : Clear Brownish-Red Liquid

  • Active Matter : 60 % + 2%

  • Charge : Anionic

  • pH : 6.5 to 7.0

  • Stability : Stable to acids, salt under usual tannery conditions

  • Shelf Life : 12 months if stored away from extreme conditions & humidity

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance clear red-brown liquid

  • Chemical character modified alkane sulphonates and synthetic oils

  • Ionic character anionic

  • Active substance min. 70 %

  • pH of a 10 % solution 5.0 – 5.7

  • Lightfastness excellent

  • Stability good to acids, electrolytes and hard water

  • Compatibility good with anionic and nonionic products. Not compatible with cationic products.

  • Compatibility good with anionic and nonionic products. Not compatible with cationic products.


APPLICATIONS:

Vie Liquor SAN can be emulsified by adding to hot water with good stirring. The prepared emulsion is then be added to the vessel in the normal way. Vie Liquor SAN is used as a main fatliquoring agent. It is readily absorbed by the leather fibre and is specially suitable for the fatliquoring of those leathers which are paste or vacuum dried. It gives high finish adhesion and leathers are suitable for vulcanized shoes. Due to its high emulsifying capacity, Vie Liquor SAN is often used as a carrier for other, less stable fatliquor mixtures.

Vie Liquor SFF – Highly softening, lightweight synthetic fatliquor


APPLICATION:

is a blend of phosphoric esters and synthetic oils, specially designed on a completely synthetic basis. It is recommended for elegant, high quality garment, upholstery and softy leathers.

The main characteristics are:
  • Very Soft Handle With High Inner Softness

  • Silky Feel

  • Very Low Specific Weight

  • Excellent Heat And Light Resistance

  • Pleasant Odour

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: viscous liquid

  • Chemical character: phosphoric esters and synthetic oils

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • Active substance: min. 49 %

  • pH of a 10 % solution: 7.0 – 8.0

  • Lightfastness: excellent

  • Heatfastness: excellent

  • Stability: good to hard water, weak acids and electrolytes; unstable in the presence of cationic products and mineral tanning salts

  • Storage stability: min.1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging. Stir well before use


VIE LIQUOR SFF APPLICATIONS:

Vie Liquor SFF can be emulsified by adding to hot water with good stirring. The prepared emulsion is then be added to the vessel in the normal way. Vie Liquor SFF is recommended for fatliquoring all high quality softy leathers. It can be used as alone or in combination with natural or synthetic fatliquors in any ratio

EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS :
  • % based on the wet shaved weight:

  • Garment nappa leather: up to 16.0 %

  • Garment suede leather: up to 18.0 %

  • Upholstery leather: up to 15.0 %

  • Soft shoe and bag leather: up to 12.0 %

Vie Liquor Silk – Specially modified Lecithin Fatliquor


APPLICATION:

Vie Liquor Silk is a specially modified lecithin based fatliquor with excellent softening ability. It offers a high degrees of softness with a smooth grain, low density feel and low odour, essential requirements for garment, upholstery and nappa leathers. It contains special additives which condition the leather, help to retain moisture, and even suppress moulds

The main characteristics are:
  • Excellent Softening With A Silky Soft Touch

  • Adds Luster, And Improves Feel On Suedes And Velours

  • Gives Full Grain Leathers An Attractive, Silky Feel And Lustre

  • Low Density And Low Odour

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: brown viscous liquid

  • Chemical character: sulphated natural oils with phospholipids & synthetic softening agents

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • Active substance: tba

  • pH value: approx. tba

  • Light and heat fastness: good

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.


VIE LIQUOR SILK
APPLICATIONS:

Vie Liquor Silk should be emulsified by adding to hot water with good stirring. The prepared emulsion can then be added to the vessel in the normal way.

Developed for maximum softness, it can be applied on all softy leathers, e.g. softy shoe upper, fancy goods leathers, garment, upholstery, etc. It is normally used in combination with other oils on all types of leathers.

EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS :

All types of Leathers, 4 to 8 % with other types of more penetrating sulphonated natural or synthetic fatliquors

Vie Liquor SLK – Specially modified Lecithin Fatliquor


APPLICATION:

Vie Liquor SLK is a specially modified lecithin based fatliquor with excellent softening ability. It offers a high degrees of softness with a smooth grain, low density feel and low odour, essential requirements for garment, upholstery and nappa leathers. It contains special additives which condition the leather, help to retain moisture, and even suppress moulds

The main characteristics are:
  • Excellent Softening With A Silky Soft Touch

  • Adds Luster, And Improves Feel On Suedes And Velours

  • Gives Full Grain Leathers An Attractive, Silky Feel And Lustre

  • Low Density And Low Odour

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: brown viscous liquid

  • Chemical character: sulphated natural oils with phospholipids & synthetic softening agents

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • Active substance: tba

  • pH value: approx. tba

  • Light and heat fastness: good

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

VIE LIQUOR SLK APPLICATIONS:

Vie Liquor SLK should be emulsified by adding to hot water with good stirring. The prepared emulsion can then be added to the vessel in the normal way.

Developed for maximum softness, it can be applied on all softy leathers, e.g. softy shoe upper, fancy goods leathers, garment, upholstery, etc. It is normally used in combination with other oils on all types of leathers.

EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS :

All types of Leathers, 4 to 8 % with other types of more penetrating sulphonated natural or synthetic fatliquors

Vie Liquor SLW – Sulphonated Alcohols and Aliphatic Hydrocarbons with other Synergistic additives


APPLICATION:

Vie Liquor SLW is a highly penetrative and stable Fatliquor where high penetration is required. Specially suited for Pickling, Chrome Tanning or used with other fatliquors for Softee and Garment type Leathers. It has been designed for aiding wet back, shows much improvement of Tensile Strength

The main characteristics are:
  • Excellent Emulsion Stability And Penetration.

  • Good Light And Heat Fastness.

  • High Dispersing Effect On Natural Greases

  • Good Compatibility With Other Fat-Liquors.

  • Chrome And Pickle Stable.

  • Aids Rapid Wet Back, Strong Dispersing Of Natural Grease And Much Improvement Of Tensile Strength

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Brown liquid

  • Chemical character: Sulphonated Synthetic Oils and Alcohols with a synergistic blend of synthetic softeners

  • Ionic character: Anionic

  • Active substance: tba

  • Light and heat fastness: Good

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging. Stir well before use.


VIE LIQUOR SLW APPLICATIONS:

Vie Liquor SLW should be stirred well before use and emulsified by adding to hot water with good stirring. The prepared emulsion can then be added to the vessel in the normal way. Resultant Leathers are very light and soft and have a pleasant, waxy touch.

Further characteristics are good lightfastness and heat resistance, level full dyeings, with little tendency to reduce dye yield. Exhibits good compatibility with other fatliquoring agents and results in a Leather with a pleasant natural Leather odour

EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS (BASED ON WET SHAVED WEIGHT):
  • 2 – 4 % For Upholstery

  • Up To 4 % For Garments Or Softy Leather Goods

  • 2 – 4 % For Shoe Upper

  • 2% To 4% Sheep/Goat Clothing

  • 2% To 4% Gloving

  • 2% To 4% Neutralisation Bath To Impove Tensile Strength

Vie Liquor SR – Synthetic Sperm Oil Fatliquor


APPLICATION:

Vie Liquor SR is a specially designed fatliquor to replace Sulphited Sperm Oil based on a high molecular weight Fatty Ester. It offers a high degrees of softness, fullness, with a smooth grain, pleasant handle and high emulsification power. It contains special additives which coat the collagen fibres, conditioning the leather and helping to retain moisture

The main characteristics are:
  • Excellent Softening With A Silky Soft Touch

  • Adds Luster, And Improves Feel On Suedes And Velours

  • High Emulsification Power, Good Filling Action

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: brown viscous liquid

  • Chemical character: sulphonated natural oils with synthetic softening agents

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • Active substance: 60%

  • pH value: approx. 7-9

  • Light and heat fastness: good

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.


VIE LIQUOR SR APPLICATIONS:

Vie Liquor SR should be emulsified by adding to hot water with good stirring. The prepared emulsion can then be added to the vessel in the normal way.

Developed for maximum softness, it can be applied on all types of leathers, e.g. softy shoe upper, fancy goods leathers, garment, upholstery, suede etc. It is normally used in combination with other oils on all types of leathers.

EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS:

All types of Leathers, 2 to 4 % with other types of more penetrating sulphonated natural or synthetic fatliquors

Vie Liquor SRS – Highly softening, lightweight synthetic fatliquor


APPLICATION:

Vie Liquor SRS is a blend of phosphoric esters, sulphochlorinated paraffins, emulsified hydrocarbons, ultra-high molecular weight amino modified silicones, with a special mayonnaise blend specially designed to give a high degree of softness, drape, fullness, good heat and light fastness with excellent tensile and stitch tear strength. With its ability to relax collagen fibres it automatically increases yield and is highly recommended for elegant, high quality garment, upholstery, softy leathers and especially bovine, ovine or buffalo gloving leathers..

The main characteristics are:
  • Super Soft Silky Feel

  • Very Low Specific Weight

  • Excellent Heat And Light Resistance

  • Pleasant Odour

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: creamy liquid

  • Chemical character: phosphoric esters, ultra-high molecular weight amino modified silicones and emulsified hydrocarbons in a mayonnaise blend

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • Active substance: min. 40 %

  • pH of a 10 % solution: circa 7.0

  • Lightfastness: good

  • Heatfastness: good

  • Stability: good to hard water, weak acids and electrolytes; unstable in the presence of cationic products and mineral tanning salts

  • Storage stability: min.1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging. Stir well before use


VIE LIQUOR SRS APPLICATIONS:

Vie Liquor SRS can be emulsified by adding to hot water with good stirring. The prepared emulsion is then added to the vessel in the normal way. Vie Liquor SRS is recommended particularly for fatliquoring gloving leathers. It can be used alone or in combination with natural or synthetic fatliquors in any ratio.

Developed for maximum softness, it can be applied on all types of leathers, e.g. softy shoe upper, fancy goods leathers, garment, upholstery, suede etc. It is normally used in combination with other oils on all types of leathers.

EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS:
  • % based on the wet shaved weight:

  • Gloving Buffalo and Bovine: up to 16%

  • Garment nappa leather: up to 16.0 %

  • Garment suede leather: up to 18.0 %

  • Upholstery leather: up to 15.0 %

  • Soft shoe and bag leather: up to 12.0 %

Vie Liquor SS20 – Highly softening, synthetic fatliquor


APPLICATION:

Vie Liquor SS20 is an Anionic synthetic fat liquor based on sulpho chlorinated paraffin waxes with special softeners specially designed to give a high degree of softness, drape, fullness, good heat and light fastness with excellent tensile and stitch tear strength. With its ability to relax collagen fibres it automatically increases yield and is highly recommended for elegant, high quality garment, upholstery, softy leathers and especially bovine, ovine or buffalo gloving leathers..

The main characteristics are:
  • Super Soft Waxy Feel

  • Increased Yield

  • Excellent Heat And Light Resistance

  • Pleasant Odour

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: light brown viscous liquid

  • Chemical character: Sulphochlorinated paraffin wax with Special softeners

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • pH of a 10 % solution: circa 7.0

  • Lightfastness: good

  • Heatfastness: good

  • Stability: good to hard water, weak acids and electrolytes; unstable in the presence of cationic products and mineral tanning salts

  • Storage stability: min.1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging. Stir well before use


VIE LIQUOR SS20 APPLICATIONS:

Vie Liquor SS20 can be emulsified by adding to hot water with good stirring. The prepared emulsion is then added to the vessel in the normal way. Vie Liquor SS20 is recommended particularly for fatliquoring gloving leathers. It can be used alone or in combination with natural or synthetic fatliquors in any ratio.

Vie Liquor UV – New generation Whitening Fatliquor


APPLICATION:

Vie Liquor UV is a new generation whitening Fatliquor based on a combination of Special Softening agents . Vie Liquor UV gives extraordinary Whiteness along with Superior Softness. Vie Liquor UV is based on a blend of Specialty Fatty Matters & Multicharge Softeners, it gives Superior Whiteness along with enhanced Inner Softness & Feel.

The main characteristics are:
  • Superior Whiteness.

  • Excellent Inner Lubrication Of Fibres.

  • Excellent Light-Fastness With Superior Drape And Waxy Feel.

  • Produces A Smooth Grain With A Soft, Full And Round Feel.

  • Helps To Bleach Crust For Pastel Shades.

  • Used As A Single Compact Fat For Most Types Of Softy Leathers.

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Milky White liquid

  • Chemical character: Multi-Charge Fatty matters & synthetic softening agents

  • Ionic character: Multi Charge

  • Active substance: 50%

  • pH value: approx. 6 – 8

  • Light and heat fastness: Excellent

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.


VIE LIQUOR UV
APPLICATIONS:

Vie Liquor UV should be stirred well before use and emulsified by adding to hot water with good stirring. The prepared emulsion can then be added to the vessel in the normal way. Developed for maximum softness, it can be applied on all softy leathers, e.g. softy shoe upper, fancy goods leathers, garment, upholstery, etc. It is normally used in combination with other oils on all types of leathers.

Example Applications (based on wet shaved weight):
  • 4 % To 8 % For White Gloving

  • 5 % To 8 % For White Softy /Corrected Grain

  • 5 % To 9 % For Garment Or Goods

  • 7 % To 11 % For Upholstery

Vie Liquor VG – Sulphonated Vegetable based Fatliquor


APPLICATION:

Vie Liquor VG is a specially modified Sulphonated Vegetable based fatliquor with excellent softening ability. It offers a well nourished Leather with a smooth grain, low density and low odour, essential requirements for garment, upholstery and nappa leathers.

The main characteristics are:
  • Excellent Softening With A Silky Soft Touch

  • Good Penetration Of The Leather Fibres

  • Gives Full Grain Leathers With A Slightly Glossy Grain And A Waxy Touch

  • Low Density

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: brown viscous liquid

  • Chemical character: sulphonated Vegetable oils

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • Active substance: circa 60%

  • pH value (10% soln): approx. tba

  • Light and heat fastness: Excellent

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.


VIE LIQUOR VG
APPLICATIONS:

Vie Liquor VG should be emulsified by adding to hot water with good stirring. The prepared emulsion can then be added to the vessel in the normal way.

Developed for maximum softness with economy, it can be applied on all softy leathers, e.g. softy shoe upper, fancy goods leathers, garment, upholstery, etc. It is normally used in combination with other oils on all types of leathers.

Example Applications (based on wet shaved weight):

All types of Leathers, up to 6 to 10 % with other types of natural or synthetic fatliquors

Vielube 66 – New Generation fibre relaxing polymer softener for all types of Flat Grained Leathers


SUITABLE APPLICATIONS:
  • Shoe nappa

  • Cow and buffalo upholstery

  • Garment

  • Chrome free leathers

  • Lining

PROPERTIES CHARACTERISTICS:
  • Chemical base : natural & synthetic phosphated fatty polymer

  • Active matter : approx. 40%

  • Appearance (20 ˚C) : beige paste

  • pH (10% solution) : 6.5 – 7.5


PRODUCT BENEFITS:

Easy to use : Vielube 66 is easily combined with regular fatliquors to obtain specific types of leather. Vielube 66 can even be emulsified at low temperatures. It exhausts well even when applied in cold floats.

Versatility : due to its polymer chemistry Vielube 66 is suitable for a wide range of articles . flat grain : Vielube 66 results in flat grained leathers.

Relaxing: Vielube 66 reduces fibre tension of the leather fibers and helps relax the leather. Leathers have a wrinkle-free appearance.

GENERAL: Vielube 66 is best used when combined with other fatliquors. Touch can be modified for a wide range of Leather types. E.g Combining Vielube 66 with Vie Liquor Silk results in a more silky effect.

Vielube 66 shows low COD and BOD values. The exhaustion of conventional fatliquors notably improves when combined with Vielube 66. For optimum evenness of milling grain and a light-weight, thoroughly soft handle, Vielube 66 is best applied in combination with Vie Liquor Silk or other Vie Liquors as preferred.

ADVISED APPLICATIONS:
  • Shoe Nappa 4-6% Combined With 2–4% Vie Liquor Silk

  • Garment 10-14% Combined With 6–8% Vie Liquor UV

  • Cow Upholstery 7-10% Combined With 3–5% Vie Liquor UV

  • Buffalo Upholstery 12-16% Combined With 3–5% Vie Liquor UV

  • Chrome Free 4-6% Combined With 1–3% Vie Liquor UV

  • Lining 4-6%

Vielube 69 – New Generation fibre relaxing polymer softener for all types of Leathers


SUITABLE APPLICATIONS:
  • Shoe nappa

  • Cow and buffalo upholstery

  • Garment

  • Chrome free leathers

  • Lining

PROPERTIES CHARACTERISTICS:
  • Chemical base : natural & synthetic phosphated fatty polymer

  • Active matter : approx. 40%

  • Appearance (20 ˚C) : beige paste

  • pH (10% solution) : 6.5 – 7.5


PRODUCT BENEFITS:

Easy to use : Vielube 69 is easily combined with regular fatliquors to obtain specific types of leather. Vielube 69 can even be emulsified at low temperatures. It exhausts well even when applied in cold floats.

Versatility : due to its polymer chemistry Vielube 69 is suitable for a wide range of articles . flat grain : Vielube 69 results in fine grained leathers.

Relaxing: Vielube 66 reduces fibre tension of the leather fibers and helps relax the leather. Leathers have a wrinkle-free appearance.

GENERAL: Vielube 69 is best used when combined with other fatliquors. Touch can be modified for a wide range of Leather types. E.g Combining Vielube 69 with Vie Liquor SLK results in a more silky effect.

Vielube 69 shows low COD and BOD values. The exhaustion of conventional fatliquors notably improves when combined with Vielube 69. For optimum evenness of milling grain and a light-weight, thoroughly soft handle, Vielube 69 is best applied in combination with Vie Liquor SLK or other Vie Liquors as preferred.

ADVISED APPLICATIONS:
  • Shoe Nappa 4-6% Combined With 2–4% Vie Liquor Silk

  • Garment 10-14% Combined With 6–8% Vie Liquor UV

  • Cow Upholstery 7-10% Combined With 3–5% Vie Liquor UV

  • Buffalo Upholstery 12-16% Combined With 3–5% Vie Liquor UV

  • Chrome Free 4-6% Combined With 1–3% Vie Liquor UV

  • Lining 4-6%

Vielube US – State of the Art Polymer based Product with Synergistic Synthetic oils


Properties:
  • Gives Good Inner Lubrication Of The Fibres

  • It Imparts Good Inner Softness And A Special Warm Touch.

  • Gives Mild Water Repellency To The Leather.

  • Since It Is Based On Polymers, It Keeps The Leather Light Weight.

  • Since It Is Based On Polymers, It Keeps The Leather Light Weight.

  • Along With Inner Lubrication Of Fibres, Maintains Grain Tightness.

  • It Is Also Recommended For Pastel Shade Leathers

Appearance :
  • Appearance : Brownish Liquid

  • Non Volatile Matter : 45 % + 2%

  • Charge : Anionic

  • pH : 6.5 to 7.0

  • Stability : To Neutral salts, acids, chromium & aluminium salts at usual conc.

  • Shelf Life : 12 months from the date of manufacture if stored away from extreme conditions & humidity


Suggested Application:
(All percentage based on shaved weight)
  • 3% To 6% For Garment Nappa Leather And Suedes

  • 5% To 8% For Light Weight Upholstery

  • 4% To 7% For Gloving Leathers

Vielube WP – State of the Art Polymer based Product


Appearance:
  • Appearance : Creamish Liquid

  • Non Volatile Matter : 40 % + 2%

  • Charge : Nonionic

  • pH : 6.5 to 7.0

  • Stability : To Neutral salts, acids, chromium & aluminium salts at usual conc.

  • Shelf Life : 12 months from the date of manufacture if stored away from extreme conditions & humidity

Properties :
  • It Penetrates Deeply Throughout The Different Layers Of The Skin, Hence Giving Extraordinary Softness & Handle To The Leather.

  • Since It Is Based On Polymers, It Keeps The Leather Extremely Low Density And Light Weight.

  • Gives A Certain Water-Repellency To The Leather.

  • Along With Inner Lubrication Of Fibres, Vielube WP Ensures Maintaining Grain Tightness.

  • Along With Inner Lubrication Of Fibres, Vielube WP Ensures Maintaining Grain Tightness.

  • It Imparts Maximum Inner Softness, Low Density And A Warm Pleasant Feel.

  • Can Also Be Used For Pastel Shade Leathers


Application:
(All percentage based on shaved weight)
  • 3% To 6% For Garment Nappa Leather

  • 2% To 5% For Garment Suedes

  • 5% To 8% For Upholstery

  • 4% To 7% For Gloving Leather

Vietan ZNT – ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY SILICA AND ALUMINIUM COMPLEX NEUTRALISING AND RETANNING AGENT

APPLICATION:Tanning and Retanning

Vietan ZNT is an innovative environmentally friendly Aluminium Silicate Complex retanning agent. It has a reduced environmental impact when compared with other mineral retanning agents. It is designed for the production of top quality and luxury leather articles, amongst others: high quality shoe uppers, automotive upholstery and all articles where the environmental impact of the retanning process is taken into consideration. It may be used as a neutralizing agent alone or with other masking salts like Sodium Formate etc. It increases chrome exhaustion as well as fullness. It may also be used as the precursor in wet white tanning along with its sister product Vietan ZR. Has been found to increase abrasion and cut resistance of Leathers

The main characteristics are:
  • Clear, bright and intense colours

  • Bright and clean for white and pastel shades

  • Gives a Flat, Smooth, Fine grain with a tight, fine break

  • Stable to acids and chrome sulphate, increases chrome exhaustion

  • Good light fastness and ageing properties

The main advantages of Vietan ZR in application are as follows:
  • Dyeing: Vietan ZNT increases the affinity for dyestuffs and ensures level and full shades. Clean, bright and intense colours are obtained.

  • White:Vietan ZNT application results in a very clean and bright white.

  • Grain: Vietan ZNT provides a tight and very flat grain with a fine pore. In milling articles, it results in a stronger grain, less elasticity and a better marked pebble.

  • Buffing: Excellent to increase ease of buffing and improving the writing effect and aids development of highly brilliant colours when Vietan ZNT is used

  • Environmental: Excellent bath exhaustion, with very clean residual waters and low COD values. Mineral content in residual waters and leather extractable minerals are significantly lower when compared with other mineral retanning agent applications. Also increases chrome exhaustion for wet blue leathers

Properties :
  • Chemical base : Aluminium Silicate Complex based retanning agent

  • Active matter : > 100 %

  • Appearance : White to off-white powder pH (1% solution) : 10 – 11.5

  • Vietan ZNT

SUITABLE APPLICATIONS :
  • Shoe upper

  • Splits

  • Bag leather

  • Garment

  • Automotive

  • Upholstery

  • Bouble face

GENERAL: Vietan ZNT is mainly used for the mild retannage or neutralization of wet-blue stock. Its application is recommended for neutralization and/or as a retanning agent along with other syntans, polymers etc.

ADVISED APPLICATIONS: It is advised to apply Vietan ZNT during the neutralizing stage, or any time during retanning. Vietan ZNT can be used in automotive upholstery with no negative effect on fogging values. Vietan ZNT can be used for white and lightfast articles.

RECOMMENDATIONS: For Neutralization use 2-4% Vietan ZNT alone or with other masking salts like Sodium Formate run for required time. Advantage is if used alone washing may not be necessary and a compact retanning system may be done in the same bath saving much water in the process

Vietan ZNT may also be used in combination with Chromium Sulphate in the main tannage of wet blue leathers to reduce the amount of Chrome used and ensure total uptake of Chrome and virtually zero discharge of Chrome into the waste water. Add 2-4% Chrome powder at the usual stage after pickling run until fully penetrated 1-2 hours then add 0.5-1% Vietan ZNT and continue usual process, slow basification with Vie Maxitan is possible but may not be necessary recommended. Resultant Leathers are full, pass the usual shrinkage temperature and results in much whiter lighter shades.

Vietan ZNT may also be used for wet white tanning without salt or acid suggest after deliming and bating wash well, new float 50-100% and then add 3-4% Vietan ZNT run until penetrated, then add 3% Vietan ZR every 1-2 hours up to 9% total, check uptake and penetration and adjust pH to 4. Addition of fatliquors like Catfat or Vie Liquor GP may be added to prevent drying during storage and addition of Viecide Green 88 or Viecide Green Neo 0.3 to 0.5% is necessary to prevent fungus

For retanning compact system:
  • Initial wet back/wash/drain

  • Retanning with 2.0 % up to 5.0 % Vietan ZR, run for 60 minutes

  • Neutralize with 2-4% Vietan ZNT check cut and pH

  • Continue retanning as usual

As a Synergistic Tanning agent with Chromium Sulphate: Pickle etc as usual

Add 4-5% Chrome powder run until penetrated add 0.5-1% Vietan ZNT run to completion check final ph 4. Much less chrome is needed to achieve usual shrinkage temperature of over 100oC

  • Up to 99% Chrome is exhausted reducing pollution and wastage of Chrome

  • As a Wet White Tanning agent

  • After Deliming/Bating, drain and wash well, new float 50-100% add 3-4% Vietan ZNT run 1-2 hours until penetrated, add 2-4% Vietan ZR every 2 hours until tannage is complete, check shrinkage 75oC

Vietan OS – Synthetic Replacement Tanning agent


APPLICATION:Tanning and Retanning

Vietan OS is a versatile Synthetic Replacement Tanning agent for the retannage of Chrome Leathers, Semi Chrome and Full Vegetable Leathers. It is particularly suitable for Bovine leathers with a medium to firm handle and can replace up to 20 % of the vegetable tannins in the retannage, Vietan OS imparts fullness and tightness to Leathers, Vietan OS disperses dyes and other retanning agents aiding penetration, in Vegetable tannages it prevents Sludge formation and makes the Leather Colour Brighter, Lighter and Cleaner.

The main characteristics are:
  • Excellent dispersing action and tanning ability.

  • Good filling with a medium to firm handle.

  • Gives a high dye yield.

  • Smooth, Tight and Fine grain.

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Light Brown powder

  • Chemical character: Phenolic-Napthalene Sulphonic Condensation product

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • Total solids: circa 96% solids

  • pH value (5% soln): circa 4 – 5

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

Vietan OS APPLICATION:

Vietan OS is readily soluble in water and is best added directly to the process vessel as a powder.

Vietan OS can be used as a replacement syntan in retanning chrome leathers of virtually all types. As such it can be combined with other anionic tannins in any proportion for precise control of the fullness, tightness and firmness.

On full vegetable tanned leathers the product is normally added simultaneously with the tannins. In bleaching vegetable-tanned leathers, Vietan OS can be applied as an after treatment to attain a lighter and brighter colour.


EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS
  • % based on the shaved weight

  • Retannage of goat skin upper leathers up to 3 %

  • Retannage of suede splits for shoes up to 3 %

  • Bleaching of vegetable tannage leathers up to 4 %

Vietan MM – Melamine resin for filling/tightening chrome tanned leathers


APPLICATION:Retanning

Vietan MM is based on a modified Low formaldehyde Melamine resin and organic fillers with preferential filling of the belly and loose areas, particularly where the fibre structure is more open. It improves the uniformity of hides or skins, and its low astringency results in a smooth grain with a mellow/soft handle. It is suitable for most types of Leather and helps buffing properties. Vietan MM allows the leather to be dyed to very level shades and has a negligible effect on the depth of the shade. Vietan MM

Enhance the nap of nubucks and suedes and allows them to be dyed to more brilliant shades. Particularly recommended for all types of leather that are required to have especially low formaldehyde content.

The main characteristics are:
  • Preferential filling of loose areas of the Leather

  • Has low astringency and gives a smooth grain with a fine break

  • Gives bright dyeing

  • Exhibits good heat and light fastness

  • Has good buffing characteristics

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Off White-Brown powder

  • Chemical character: Modified Melamine resin

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • Total solids: circa 98% solids

  • pH value (5% soln): circa 8 + –1

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

Vietan MM APPLICATION:

Vietan MM is usually added directly to the process vessel as a powder. The product is normally used at the early stages of the retanning process and is suitable for most types of wet blue leather.

The degree of softness of the final leather is modified by adding either replacement syntans or amphoteric, dispersing syntans with the product. Increasing the amphoteric syntans results in a softer handle.


EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS
  • Full grain, side leather for shoe uppers, clothing and upholstery : 3 to 8.0 %, based on shaved weight.

  • Glazed kid and sheep skin leather for clothing and footwear: 3 to 6.0 %, based on shaved weight.

  • Suede or Suede splits: 4 to 8.0 %, based on shaved weight.

Vietan HN – Phenolic chrome Syntan


APPLICATION:Retanning

Vietan HN is a phenolic chrome syntan for retanning all types of chrome leathers. The synergistic blend of chrome and syntan gives an excellent masking effect, which promotes an even distribution, high exhaustion and fullness without any draw or shrinking of the grain.

The main characteristics are:
  • Fills and Tightens without over-hardening

  • Gives a much lighter colour than just chrome powder

  • Never over tans the grain of the leather

  • Helps levelling and brightening in subsequent dyeing

  • Much better penetration than chrome used alone

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: bluish-greenish powder

  • Chemical character: Chrome syntan

  • Ionic character: weakly cationic

  • Total solids: 94% solids

  • pH value (10% soln): 3 +- 0.5

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

Vietan HN APPLICATION:

Vietan HN is readily soluble in water and is best applied directly to the process vessel as a powder.

It can be used for the re-chroming of all types of chrome leather and neutralization can then follow in the same bath, or in a fresh bath as required. As Vietan HN does not show high astringency, it can be used without problems even at temperatures up to 45 °C.

Vietan HN may also be used as a pre-tannage for low chrome wet blue leathers

And also is recommended as a pretannage prior to aqueous degreasing on sheepskins.


EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS

All types of Leathers 3 to 5 % in re-chroming process

Vietan ES – Carboxylated Polyacrylic retanning agent


APPLICATION:Retanning

Vietan ES is a resin tanning agent designed to impart filling, grain tightness and a mellow feel over a wide range of leathers. Its strong dispersing action is especially useful in synergistic action with other retans like Melamines and Dicyandiamide to fill loose belly and flank areas, while giving a more uniform feel to the leather. The product’s independence of pH makes it a very versatile retanning agent.

The main characteristics are:
  • Fills and Tightens without over-hardening

  • Gives a much lighter colour than just chrome powder

  • Never over tans the grain of the leather

  • Helps levelling and brightening in subsequent dyeing

  • Much better penetration than chrome used alone

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance:Clear yellow-brown liquid

  • Chemical character:Carboxylated Polyacrylic polymers

  • Ionic character: Anionic

  • Total solids: 20 % solids

  • pH value (10% soln): 6 +- 1

  • Storage stability:minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

Vietan HN APPLICATION:

Vietan ES is readily soluble and can be used without dilution, although we recommend dilution 1: 3 with water and then adding directly to the process vessel in the normal manner. It can either be used in the neutralization bath for the last 20-30 minutes or at any stage in the main retan bath. Vietan ES may also be used at the end of the fatliquoring bath to give extra fullness and to help exhaust all the fatliquors. Suggest to use at the beginning of the retan to help disperse other retanning agents for maximum effect to fill, tighten without giving grain draw and maintaining a soft full, mellow handle


EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS

based on the shaved weight, depending on the required leather character

Full grain bovine leather: 2 to 6 %

Corrected grain & vegetable tanned leathers: 2 to 6 %

Nubuck leather: 2 to 6 %

Sheepskin nappa leather: 2 to 6 %

Vietan DC – Low formaldehyde Dicyanamide based amino resin for filling/tightening chrome tanned leathers


APPLICATION:Retanning

Vietan DC is based on a modified Dicyanamide amino resin with preferential filling of the belly and loose areas, particularly where the fibre structure is more open. It improves the uniformity of hides or skins, and its low astringency results in a smooth grain with a mellow/soft handle. It is suitable for most types of Leather and helps buffing properties. It has much lower free formaldehyde than competitive products

The main characteristics are:
  • Preferential filling of loose areas of the Leather

  • Has low astringency and gives a smooth grain with a fine break

  • Gives bright dyeing

  • Exhibits good heat and light fastness

  • Has good buffing characteristics

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Light brown-brown powder

  • Chemical character: Dicyanamide condensate product

  • Ionic character:Anionic

  • Total solids: circa 98% solids

  • pH value (10% soln): 8 +- 1

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Storage stability: Minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

Vietan DC APPLICATION:

The product is normally used at the early stages of the retanning process and is suitable for most types of wet blue leather.

Vietan DC is normally used in combination with synthetic or vegetable tanning agents in the retannage of a wide range of leathers, but particularly recommended for Bovine Shoe upper leather. Its selective uptake and filling action ensures that loose-structured areas are filled and tightened, while the leather retains a mellow, round handle. It vastly improves cutting yield.

With suede leathers a short, even nap is produced with good buffing properties.


EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS

Full grain, side leather for shoe uppers, clothing and upholstery: 3 to 8.0 %, based on shaved weight.

Glazed kid and sheep skin leather for clothing and footwear: 3 to 6.0 %, based on shaved weight.

Suede or Suede splits: 4 to 6.0 %, based on shaved weight.

Vietan CSC – Chrome Syntan


APPLICATION:Retanning

Vietan CSC is a chrome syntan for retanning all types of chrome leathers. The synergistic blend of chrome and syntan gives an excellent masking effect, which promotes an even distribution, high exhaustion and fullness without any draw or shrinking of the grain.

The main characteristics are:
  • Fills and Softens

  • Gives a much lighter colour than just chrome powder

  • Never over tans the grain of the leather

  • Helps levelling and brightening in subsequent dyeing

  • Much better penetration than chrome used alone

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Bluish-greenish powder

  • Chemical character: Chrome syntan product

  • Ionic character:Weakly cationic

  • Total solids:circa 90% solids

  • pH value (10% soln): 3.5 +- 0.5

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

Vietan CSC APPLICATION:

Vietan CSC is readily soluble in water and is best applied directly to the process vessel as a powder

It can be used for the re-chroming of all types of chrome leather and neutralization can then follow in the same bath, or in a fresh bath as required. As Vietan CSC does not show high astringency, it can be used without problems even at temperatures up to 45 °C.

Vietan CSC may also be used as a pre-tannage for low chrome wet blue leathers

And also is recommended as a pretannage prior to aqueous degreasing on sheepskins.


EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS

All types of Leathers 3 to 5 % in re-chroming process

Vietan Bio Pure C – A Bio-polymer based totally on renewable raw materials


APPLICATION:Retanning

Vietan Bio Pure C is a film forming bio-polymer used as the primary ingredient for retanning all types of Leather. 100% made from renewable raw materials mostly based on vegetable biomasses, it is free of acrylates, formaldehyde, melamines, phenols, napthalenes, salts and dicyandiamides. Vietan Bio Pure C enables a manufacturing process that results in the lowest possible environmental impact. Complying with MRSL and ZDHC it is salt free and has virtually zero impact on the effluent treatment plant being totally biodegradable. Use at various stages of the retannage to replace all regularly used Acrylic polymers

The main characteristics are:
  • Preferential filling of loose areas of the Leather, increases yield and cutting value

  • Has low astringency and gives a smooth, tight grain with a fine break

  • Particularly suited for all types of Leathers

  • Exhibits average heat and light fastness and gives bright and level dyeing

  • Gives character, fullness and tightness with a mellow handle to Leathers.

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Viscous Milky Brown Liquid

  • Chemical character: Bio-Polymer based on Vegetable Biomass product

  • Ionic character:anionic

  • Total solids:circa 50 % solids

  • pH value (5% soln): tba

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Light and Heat fastness: Average-Good

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

Vietan Bio Pure C APPLICATION:

Vietan Bio Pure C is readily miscible with water, and may be added directly to the drum.

The product should be used after neutralisation of the wet blue during any stage of the retanning process for maximum filling and tightening. It can be used in combination with Viegetal ML, Viegetal TO and/or Viegetal GL for a variety of Italian style Semi-Vegetable Leathers where pastel colors are required

Vietan Bio Pure C is extremely versatile in application and can be used with good results for a wide range of leather types. Use with Vietan Bio Pure A or B as a complete retanning system with lowest environmental impact

EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS

USA style or Italian Vachetta type Leathers for Burnishing and Polishing: Softee Nappas. Garment Leathers. Sofa Leathers etc

4 – 12 % in the early, middle or latter stages of the retanning bath.

Recommend to use in combination with tanning agent Vietan ZR and salt/syntan free neutralizing agent Vietan ZNT and Vietan Bio Pure A or B for ultimate low impact on the environment.

Vietan Bio Pure B – A Bio-polymer based totally on renewable raw materials


APPLICATION:Retanning

Vietan Bio Pure B is a film forming bio-polymer used as the primary ingredient for retanning all types of Leather. 100% made from renewable raw materials mostly based on vegetable biomasses, it is free of acrylates, formaldehyde, melamines, phenols, napthalenes, salts and dicyandiamides. Vietan Bio Pure B enables a manufacturing process that results in the lowest possible environmental impact. Complying with MRSL and ZDHC it is salt free and has virtually zero impact on the effluent treatment plant being totally biodegradable. Use at various stages of the retannage to replace all other regularly used retans/polymers/syntans

The main characteristics are:
  • Preferential filling of loose areas of the Leather, increases yield and cutting value

  • Has low astringency and gives a smooth, tight grain with a fine break

  • Particularly suited for all types of Leathers

  • Exhibits average heat and light fastness and gives bright and level dyeing

  • Gives character, fullness and tightness with a mellow handle to Leathers.

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Viscous Brown Liquid

  • Chemical character:Bio-Polymer based on Vegetable Biomass

  • Ionic character:Anionic

  • Total solids:Circa 45 % solids

  • pH value (5% soln): tba

  • Compatibility: Good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Light and Heat fastness: Average-Good

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

Vietan Bio Pure B APPLICATION:

Vietan Bio Pure B is readily miscible with water, and may be added directly to the drum.

The product should be used after neutralisation of the wet blue during any stage of the retanning process for maximum filling and tightening. It can be used in combination with Viegetal ML, Viegetal TO and/or Viegetal GL for a variety of Italian style Semi-Vegetable Leathers where pastel colors are required

Vietan Bio Pure B is extremely versatile in application and can be used with good results for a wide range of leather types even for Semi Vegetable Leathers where excellent Polishability and Burnishability is required in the Shoe room.


EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS

10 – 30 % in the early, middle or latter stages of the retanning bath. Recommend to use in combination with tanning agent Vietan ZR and salt/syntan free neutralizing agent Vietan ZNT and Vietan Bio Pure B for ultimate low impact on the environment

Vietan Bio Pure A – A Bio-polymer based totally on renewable raw materials


APPLICATION:Retanning

Vietan Bio Pure A is a film forming bio-polymer used as the primary ingredient for retanning all types of Leather. 100% made from renewable raw materials mostly based on vegetable biomasses, it is free of acrylates, formaldehyde, melamines, phenols, napthalenes, salts and dicyandiamides. Vietan Bio Pure A enables a manufacturing process that results in the lowest possible environmental impact. Complying with MRSL and ZDHC it is salt free and has virtually zero impact on the effluent treatment plant being totally biodegradable. Use at various stages of the retannage to replace all other regularly used retans/polymers/syntans

The main characteristics are:
  • Preferential filling of loose areas of the Leather, increases yield and cutting value

  • Has low astringency and gives a smooth, tight grain with a fine break

  • Particularly suited for all types of Leathers

  • Exhibits average heat and light fastness and gives bright and level dyeing

  • Gives character, fullness and tightness with a mellow handle to Leathers.

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Viscous Brown Liquid

  • Chemical character: Bio-Polymer based on Vegetable Biomass

  • Ionic character:Anionic

  • Total solids:circa 48 % solids

  • pH value (5% soln): tba

  • Compatibility: Good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Light and Heat fastness: Average-Good

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

Vietan Bio Pure A APPLICATION:

Vietan Bio Pure A is readily miscible with water, and may be added directly to the drum.

The product should be used after neutralisation of the wet blue during any stage of the retanning process for maximum filling and tightening. It can be used in combination with Viegetal ML, Viegetal TO and/or Viegetal GL for a variety of Italian style Semi-Vegetable Leathers where pastel colors are required

Vietan Bio Pure A is extremely versatile in application and can be used with good results for a wide range of leather types even for Semi Vegetable Leathers where excellent Polishability and Burnishability is required in the Shoe room.


EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS

USA style or Italian Vachetta type Leathers for Burnishing and Polishing: Softee Nappas. Garment Leathers. Sofa Leathers etc

10 – 30 % in the early, middle or latter stages of the retanning bath.

Recommend to use in combination with tanning agent Vietan ZR and salt/syntan free neutralizing agent Vietan ZNT and Vietan Bio Pure B for ultimate low impact on the environment

Vietan BDN – High Filling Nitrogen containing polymeric resin


APPLICATION:Retanning

Vietan BDN is based on a nitrogen containing polymeric resin with preferential filling of the belly and loose areas, particularly where the fibre structure is more open. It improves the uniformity of hides or skins, and its low astringency results in a smooth grain with a mellow/soft handle, without looseness. It is suitable for most types of Leather and helps buffing properties. It has much lower free formaldehyde than competitive products. Shows good dyeability.

The main characteristics are:
  • Preferential filling of loose areas of the Leather, increases yield and cutting value

  • Preferential filling and tightening of loose areas of the Leather

  • Has low astringency and gives a smooth grain with a fine break

  • Gives bright dyeing

  • Exhibits average heat and light fastness

  • Has good buffing characteristics

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Light brown powder

  • Chemical character: Nitrogen containing Polymeric resin

  • Ionic character:Anionic

  • Total solids:circa 98 % solids

  • pH value (5% soln): 8.5+-0.5

  • Compatibility: Good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Light and Heat fastness: Average-Good

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

Vietan BDN APPLICATION:

Vietan Bio Pure A is readily miscible with water, and may be added directly to the drum.

Vietan BDN It can be added directly to the process vessel as a powder or predissolved and then added in the normal manner.

The product is normally used at the early stages of the retanning process and is suitable for most types of wet blue leather.

Vietan BDN is normally used in combination with synthetic or vegetable tanning agents in the retannage of a wide range of leathers, but particularly recommended for Bovine Shoe upper leather. Its selective uptake and filling action ensures that loose-structured areas are filled and tightened, while the leather retains a mellow, round handle. It vastly improves cutting yield. With suede leathers a short, even nap is produced with good buffing properties.


EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS

Full grain, side leather for shoe uppers, clothing and upholstery: 3 to 6.0 %, based on shaved weight.

Glazed kid and sheep skin leather for clothing and footwear: 3 to 5.0 %, based on shaved weight.

Suede or Suede splits: 4 to 6.0 %, based on shaved weight. Other types: 2-8%

Viesyn RS – General purpose phenolic retanning syntan


APPLICATION:Retanning

Viesyn RS is a low formaldehyde low pH phenolic replacement syntan applicable over a wide range of leathers. It is particularly suitable for Bovine leathers with a medium to firm handle and can replace up to 20 % of the vegetable tannins in the retannage.

The main characteristics are:
  • Excellent dispersing action and tanning ability

  • Good filling with a medium to firm handle

  • Gives a high dye yield

  • Smooth, Tight and Fine grain

  • Low formaldehyde leathers

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Light Brown powder

  • Chemical character:Modified Phenolic Syntan

  • Ionic character:Anionic

  • Total solids:circa 92% solids

  • pH value (5% soln): tba

  • Compatibility:good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Light and Heat fastness: Average-Good

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

Vietan RS APPLICATION:

Viesyn RS is readily soluble in water and is best added directly to the process vessel as a powder.

On full vegetable tanned leathers the product is normally added simultaneously with the tannins. In bleaching vegetable-tanned leathers, Viesyn RS can be applied as an after treatment to attain a lighter and brighter colour.


EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS
  • % based on the shaved weight

  • Retannage of side upper leather up to 6 %

  • Retannage of goat skin upper leathers up to 6 %

  • Retannage of suede splits for shoes up to 5 %

  • Bleaching of vegetable tannage leathers up to 4 %

Viesyn PLS – High Penetration Modified Phenol Sulphonic syntan


APPLICATION:Retanning

Viesyn PLS is a fast penetrating modified phenolic replacement syntan designed as a pretanning/retanning agent over a wide range of leathers, especially vegetable tanned heavy leathers. It gives a very pale colour to the pretanned pelt while fixing and conditioning the fibre structure so that subsequent vegetable tannins are taken up rapidly and uniformly. It ensures a smooth flat grain. It is also highly recommended for the retannage of soft, full leathers including domestic and automotive upholstery, clothing and shoe nappa leathers

The main characteristics are:
  • Ensures rapid even penetration of Vegetable Tanning agents

  • Good filling with a mellow full and round handle

  • Improves tightness, and buffing properties on corrected grain leathers . Smooth, Tight and Fine grain

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Light Brown powder

  • Chemical character:Modified Phenolic Syntan

  • Ionic character:Anionic

  • Total solids:circa 92% solids

  • pH value (5% soln): 3.4-46

  • Compatibility:good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Light and Heat fastness: Average-Good

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

Vietan PLS APPLICATION:

Viesyn PLS is readily soluble in water and is best added directly to the process vessel as a powder, in the normal manner.

Suitable for use in either drum, paddle or pit systems. As the product has a reserve of acidity it can safely be applied to pelts which have not been fully conditioned or delimed prior to pretanning.


EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS
  • % based on the limed weight, depending on the required leather character and substance

  • Pretannage for vegetable tannage – sole & other heavy leathers: up to 8 %

  • Pretannage for vegetable tannage – light leathers: up to 6 %

  • Retannage of Chrome tanned leathers:

  • % related on the shaved weight

  • Upholstery nappa: up to 6 %

  • Garment leather: up to 4 %

  • Corrected grain leathers: up to 10%

Viesyn PK – Neutralisation Syntan


APPLICATION:Retanning

Viesyn PK is a naphthalene based dispersing syntan, combining excellent neutralizing and buffering power yet with an even mild action. It is particularily recommended for neutralizing all types of Chrome Tanned Leathers where its advantage over neutralizing salts is it actually changes the Iso-electric point allowing neutralization at a lower pH, hence reducing free acids but with less possibility of looseness.

The main characteristics are:
  • ü positive neutralising effect

  • helps promote soft leather with a tight, smooth grain

  • Good levelling effect on subsequent retanning processes

  • Improves penetration and distribution of retanning chemicals

  • Enhances fullness and uniformity of retanned leather

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Light Brown powder

  • Chemical character:Condensed naphthalene sulphonates with buffering agents

  • Ionic character:Anionic

  • Total solids:circa 92% solids

  • pH value (5% soln): 8.0 +- 1

  • Compatibility:good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Light and Heat fastness: Average-Good

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

Vietan PK APPLICATION:

Viesyn PK is readily soluble and can be used without dilution, directly to the process vessel. Viesyn PK may be used alone or in combination with other neutralizing agents such as Sodium Formate, Sodium Acetate, Sodium bicarbonate etc to increase softness and openness of the collagen structure.


EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS

% based on the shaved weight, depending on the required leather character and substance Full grain bovine leather: up to 3 % Corrected grain bovine leather: up to 3 % Softy shoe upper leather: up to 3 % Sheepskin nappa leather: up to 3 % Goatskin leather: up to 3 %

Viesyn NG – Neutralisation Syntan


APPLICATION:Retanning

Viesyn NG is a Phenolic based dispersing syntan with organic salts, combining excellent neutralizing and buffering power yet with an even mild action. It is particularily recommended for neutralizing all types of Chrome Tanned Leathers where its advantage over neutralizing salts is it actually changes the Iso-electric point allowing neutralization at a lower pH, hence reducing free acids but with less possibility of looseness.

Benefits:

Viesyn NG is a lightfast neutralizing agent with a mild retanning effect and high affinity for acids. It is noted for it`s mild, but penetrating neutralizing effect. Viesyn NG does not loosen the grain during neutralization and helps to prevent coarsening of the grain during subsequent application of vegetable and synthetic tanning agents. Viesyn NG helps to disperse the retanning agent and thus distribute it more evenly in the leather. Viesyn NG has a mild levelling action on dyes, with only minimal shade-weakening. Owing to its acid-binding properties, Viesyn NG has a basifying effect on chromium salts and can be used without risk in chromium baths.

Properties :
  • Light Brown powder

  • Phenolic Syntan with buffering agents

  • Ionic character: Anionic

  • Total solids: circa 94% solids

  • pH value (5% soln): 7.5 +- 1

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

Application:

In general, 1 – 3 % Viesyn NG (Calculated on the shaved weight) is applied in the neutralizing stage. Viesyn NG can be applied in combination with common neutralizing agents, like sodium or ammonium bicarbonate, when higher pH values are required.

Viesyn HA – condensation product of aromatic sulfones.


APPLICATION:Retanning
Features
  • Charge: Anionic.

  • Light-fastness: Moderate-good.

  • Resistance to heat-yellowing: Very good.

  • Improves penetration and distribution of retanning chemicals

  • Stability to electrolytes: Moderate.

  • Astringency: Strong, increases as pH decreases to the point where it can produce a shrunken grain. Dispersing effect: Low, due to high astringency and tanning effect.

  • Effect on leather colour: Depending on application step, pronounced shade weakening. Levelling effect: Good dyeability.

  • Handling & storage: Wear goggles and gloves during handling and close containers tightly afterwards. Can be stored for about 1 year (from date of production) if kept between 5°C and 40°C.

Benefits:

Viesyn HA is very suitable for all types of leather requiring uniformly good fullness, a round handle and a tight compact grain. Viesyn HA combines high tanning capacity with an extremely low free formaldehyde contribution to the leather. Viesyn HA is a highly concentrated retanning agent. Viesyn HA imparts a firm and tight grain. Viesyn HA is very suitable for preparing nubuck and suede leathers with a short nap. It also imparts good dyeability and buffability. Viesyn HA is very suitable for producing shrunken grain from pickled skins.

Properties:
  • Appearance: Off White-Brownish powder

  • Chemical character: Condensation product of aromatic sulfones

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • Total solids: circa 92% solids

  • pH value (5% soln): 3 +- 0.5

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

Properties:

In general, 4 – 6 % Viesyn HA, (calculated on the shaved weight), is applied in the retanning stage. Viesyn HA can be applied in combination with other retanning agent; for example, to increase penetration. Viesyn HA can be applied together with dispersing aids such as Viesyn N. Viesyn HA is the ideal product for the production of tight and compact chrome free leathers for shoe and automotive use. Viesyn HA imparts wet blue based shoe upper leather articles with improved grain tightness and a uniform filling effect; by maintaining a compact and firm character. To further support grain-tightening and filling, Viesyn HA is the ideal partner for recipes based on the innovative filling polymers like Vietan Bio Pure A, B or C. For shrunken grain leathers: In general, 15 – 20 % Viesyn HA (% calculated on the pelt weight) is applied after the pickle. The shrunken grain effect is influenced by several factors, e. g. split thickness, float length, pH value and of course raw material. In general, the following rules have to be taken into consideration: for small pointed pebble-grain – use a short, concentrated bath; for a coarse flat pebble grain – use a long, dilute bath. For further information please contact your nearest VieChemie representative.

Viesyn AN – Amphoteric Syntan


APPLICATION:Retanning

Viesyn AN is a Low formaldehyde Amphoteric Syntan based on aromatic sulphonic acid condensation products especially for retanning leather that is intended to be dyed to full, intense shades. Can be combined with chrome tanning agents.

The main characteristics are:
  • Excellent dispersing action of Chrome Syntan

  • Has low astringency and gives a smooth grain with a fine break

  • Good levelling effect on subsequent retanning processes

  • Gives full bright dyeing

  • Fine flat grain

  • Has low formaldehyde and produces low density leathers

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Yellow Brown powder

  • Chemical character: Aromatic sulphonic acid condensation syntan

  • Ionic character: Amphoteric

  • Total solids: circa 95% solids

  • pH value (10% soln): 4.0 +- 1

  • Compatibility: good with cationic, anionic and nonionic products.

  • Light and Heat fastness: Average-Good

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

Vietan AN APPLICATION:

Viesyn AN is readily soluble and can be used without dilution, directly to the process vessel. It can either be added 5 minutes before or with the chemical to be dispersed, e.g Chrome retan, vegetable tannin, dye, etc.

The product is compatible with chrome based re-tanning agents and with anionic dyes and auxiliaries; it disperses vegetable tannins. Viesyn AN is also compatible with synthetic tanning agents. If full dyeing is to be obtained the product must be applied alone in a purely synthetic retannage.

Viesyn AN imparts medium fullness and softness to the leather. Viesyn AN has good light fastness and subsequent dyeing is full, level and bright and colours are much less bleached than by a retannage with conventional synthetic tanning agents.


EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS

Viesyn AN can be readily applied in both the re-chroming bath and the neutralizing bath. The product fixes to the leather fibres even at a relatively high pH. The dyeing process has to be carried out in a fresh bath. If the retannage is required to have a stronger filling effect, Viesyn AN can also be used in combination with vegetable tanning materials like Mimosa etc without any appreciable bleaching effect.

Viesyn 402 – General purpose replacement phenolic retanning syntan


APPLICATION:Retanning

Viesyn 402 is a low formaldehyde low pH phenolic replacement syntan applicable over a wide range of leathers. It is particularly suitable for Bovine leathers with a medium to firm handle and can replace up to 20 % of the vegetable tannins in the retannage. It can also be used as a final syntan in retanning of all types of Leathers giving excellent filling and tightening, add last run at least 30 minutes before fixation with Formic acid.

The main characteristics are:
  • Excellent dispersing action and tanning ability

  • Gives a high dye yield

  • Smooth, Tight and Fine grain

  • Low formaldehyde leathers

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Light Brown powder

  • Chemical character: Modified Phenolic Syntan

  • Ionic character: Amphoteric

  • Total solids: circa 92% solids

  • pH value (5% soln): 3-4

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

Vietan 402 APPLICATION:

Viesyn 402 is readily soluble in water and is best added directly to the process vessel as a powder.

Viesyn 402 can be used as a replacement syntan in retanning chrome leathers of virtually all types. As such it can be combined with other anionic tannins in any proportion for precise control of the fullness, tightness and firmness.

On full vegetable tanned leathers the product is normally added simultaneously with the tannins. In bleaching vegetable-tanned leathers, Viesyn 402 can be applied as an after treatment to attain a lighter and brighter colour.


EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS
  • % based on the shaved weight

  • Retannage of side upper leather up to 8 %

  • Retannage of goat skin upper leathers up to 6 %

  • Retannage of suede splits for shoes up to 8 %

  • Bleaching of vegetable tannage leathers up to 6 %

Viegetal Nero – Black Vegetable extract


APPLICATION:Retanning

Viegetal Nero is a special blend of Polyphenol and Catechol Vegetable Tannins with dispersing Lignins, and iron salts to complex and develop a naturally black colour . This carefully designed combination has higher solubility than other Vegetable Tannins like Mimosa and lower astringency, giving fullness, high burnishing properties, yet maintains a flat smooth grain without wrinkles. Use up to 10% for Italian Vachetta type Leathers or USA style Pull ups, without loss of yield normally associated with these types of Leathers. The product imparts a natural black colour to the leather, allowing reduction of dye offers reducing cost. Also benefits buffability so especially recommended for Suedes and Nubucks. Due to its design this product is also effective in reducing and suppressing chrome vi as it contains an antioxidant which also develops the black colour

The main characteristics are:
  • Preferential filling of loose areas of the Leather, increases yield and cutting value

  • Has low astringency and gives a smooth, tight grain with a fine break

  • Particularly suited for Semi veg, Polishable and Burnished Leathers

  • Exhibits moderately good heat and light fastness and gives bright and level dyeing

  • Gives character, Aroma and Vachetta handle to Leathers, Leather improves with ageing

  • Has built in anti-oxidant properties which suppresses and reduces formation of undesirable chrome vi

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Mid Brown powder

  • Chemical character: Catechol and Polyphenol Vegetable extracts, Lignin, and Iron Salts

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • Total solids: circa 98 % solids

  • pH value (5% soln): 5 – 6

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Light and Heat fastness: Average – Good

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

Vietan NERO APPLICATION:

Viegetal Nero is readily miscible with water, and may be added directly to the drum.

The product should be used after neutralisation of the wet blue during the early to middle stages of the retanning process for maximum filling and tightening. It can be used in combination with Viegetal TO and/or Viegetal GL for a variety or Italian style Semi-Vegetable Leathers

Viegetal Nero is extremely versatile in application and can be used with good results for a wide range of leather types but mainly for Semi Vegetable Leathers where excellent Polishability and Burnishability is required in the Shoe room.


EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS
  • USA style or Italian Vachetta type Leathers for Colouring, Burnishing and Polishing

  • 6 – 10 % in the early to middle stages of the retanning bath

Viegetal Nero – Black Vegetable extract


APPLICATION:Retanning

Viegetal GMB is a special blend of modified Vegetable Tannins with Lignins, Sequestering agents, fillers and special natural proteins. This carefully designed combination Vegetable extract has higher solubility than other Vegetable Tannins like Mimosa and lower astringency, giving fullness, high burnishing properties, yet maintains a flat smooth grain without wrinkles. Use up to 10% for Italian Vachetta type Leathers or USA style Pull ups, without loss of yield normally associated with these types of Leathers. Particularly suited for small skins like Sheepskin Nappa and Glace Kid

The main characteristics are:
  • Preferential filling of loose areas of the Leather, increases yield and cutting value

  • Has low astringency and gives a smooth, tight grain with a fine break

  • Particularly suited for Semi veg, Polishable and Burnished Leathers

  • Exhibits moderately good heat and light fastness and gives bright and level dyeing

  • Gives character, aroma and Vachetta handle to Leathers, Leather improves with ageing

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Mid Brown powder

  • Chemical character: Modified Vegetable extracts, Lignin, and Proteins

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • Total solids: circa 98 % solids

  • pH value (5% soln): 5 – 6

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Light and Heat fastness: Average – Good

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging

Vietan GMB APPLICATION:

Viegetal GMB is readily miscible with water, and may be added directly to the drum.

The product should be used after neutralisation of the wet blue during the early to middle stages of the retanning process for maximum filling and tightening. It can be used in combination with Viegetal ATO/Viegetal MIM and/or Viegetal GL for a variety or Italian style Semi-Vegetable Leathers. Use with other resin and synthetic retanning agents for Glace Kid or Sheepskin Nappa Leathers.

Viegetal GMB is extremely versatile in application and can be used with good results for a wide range of leather types but mainly for Semi Vegetable Leathers where excellent Polishability and Burnishability is required in the Shoe room.


EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS
  • USA style or Italian Vachetta type Leathers for Burnishing and Polishing

  • 4 – 10 % in the early to middle stages of the retanning bath.

  • Softee Nappa and Glace Kid/Nappa Sheepskins:

  • 3 – 6 % in the early to middle stages of the retanning bath

Viegetal DV – Pure White Vegetable based retanning agent


APPLICATION:Retanning

Viegetal DV is a special blend of Whitish Vegetable materials, metal sequestering agents, special natural proteins and whitening agents. This carefully designed combination has similar filling action to other Vegetable Tannins like Mimosa/Quebracho etc but with lower astringency, giving fullness, and tightness, yet maintains a flat smooth grain without wrinkles and full mellow bellies. Use up to 16% for Pastel colored Italian Vachetta type Leathers or USA style Pull ups, without loss of yield normally associated with these types of Leathers. Due to its low astringency, pale colour and good softness and filling power highly recommended for Softee types and even Chrome Free Leathers. This product has good heat and light fastness and may be used on virtually all types of Pastel shade and even pure white Leathers

The main characteristics are:
  • Preferential filling of loose areas of the Leather, increases yield and cutting value

  • Has low astringency and gives a smooth, tight grain with a fine break

  • Particularly suited for Pastel colored and white leathers

  • Exhibits good heat and light fastness and gives bright and level dyeing

  • Gives character, fullness and tightness with a mellow handle to Leathers.

  • Exceptionally white colour is another highlight of this product

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Pure white powder

  • Chemical character: White-Off White Vegetable materials, Proteins, and Dispersing agents with metal sequestering agents

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • Total solids: circa 98 % solids

  • pH value (5% soln): 4 – 5

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Light and Heat fastness: Very Good

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

Vietan DV APPLICATION:

Viegetal DV is readily miscible with water, and may be added directly to the drum.

The product should be used after neutralisation of the wet blue during any stage of the retanning process for maximum filling and tightening. It can be used in combination with Viegetal MIM, Viegetal ATO and/or Viegetal GL for a variety of Italian style Semi-Vegetable Leathers where paler colors are required. Use with Phenol or Sulphone Syntans for White or Pastel Shade Leathers.

Viegetal DV is extremely versatile in application and can be used with good results for a wide range of leather types but mainly for Semi Vegetable Leathers where excellent Polishability and Burnishability is required in the Shoe room. May be used for Pastel shades or even pure white leathers


EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS
  • USA style or Italian Vachetta type Leathers for Burnishing and Polishing: Softee Nappas. Garment Leathers. Sofa Leathers etc

  • 6 – 16 % in the early, middle or latter stages of the retanning bath. Up to 30% can be used for white or pastel shade leathers

Vietan RD7-LF – Low formaldehyde Dicyanamide based amino resin for filling/tightening chrome tanned leathers


APPLICATION:Retanning

Vietan RD7-LF is based on a modified Dicyanamide amino resin with preferential filling of the belly and loose areas, particularly where the fibre structure is more open. It improves the uniformity of hides or skins, and its low astringency results in a smooth grain with a mellow/soft handle. It is suitable for most types of Leather and helps buffing properties. It has much lower free formaldehyde than competitive products

The main characteristics are:
  • Preferential filling of loose areas of the Leather

  • Has low astringency and gives a smooth, tight grain with a fine break

  • Particularly suited for Pastel colored and white leathers

  • Has low astringency and gives a smooth grain with a fine break

  • Gives bright dyeing

  • Exhibits good heat and light fastness

  • Has good buffing characteristics

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Light brown powder

  • Chemical character: Dicyanamide condensate product

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • pH value (5% soln): 8.5 +- 0.5

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

Vietan RD7-LF APPLICATION:

Vietan RD7-LF It can be added directly to the process vessel as a powder or predissolved and then added in the normal manner.

The product is normally used at the early stages of the retanning process and is suitable for most types of wet blue leather.

Vietan RD7-LF is normally used in combination with synthetic or vegetable tanning agents in the retannage of a wide range of leathers, but particularly recommended for Bovine Shoe upper leather. Its selective uptake and filling action ensures that loose-structured areas are filled and tightened, while the leather retains a mellow, round handle. It vastly improves cutting yield.

With suede leathers a short, even nap is produced with good buffing properties.

EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS
  • Full grain, side leather for shoe uppers, clothing and upholstery: 3 to 6.0 %, based on shaved weight.

  • Glazed kid and sheep skin leather for clothing and footwear: 3 to 5.0 %, based on shaved weight. Suede or Suede splits: 4 to 6.0 %, based on shaved weight.

Viegetal CS – Modified Condensed type vegetable retanning agent


APPLICATION:Retanning

Viegetal CS is a special blend of Condensed type Vegetable Tannins with Lignins, Napthalene dispersing syntans, and special natural proteins. This carefully designed combination has higher solubility than other Vegetable Tannins like Mimosa/Quebracho etc and lower astringency, giving fullness, high burnishing properties, yet maintains a flat smooth grain without wrinkles. Use up to 8% for Italian Vachetta type Leathers or USA style Pull ups, without loss of yield normally associated with these types of Leathers. Due to its low astringency, pale colour and good softness and filling power highly recommended for Softee types and even Chrome Free Leathers

The main characteristics are:
  • Preferential Filling Of Loose Areas Of The Leather, Increases Yield And Cutting Value

  • Has Low Astringency And Gives A Smooth, Tight Grain With A Fine Break

  • Particularly Suited For Semi Veg, Polishable And Burnished Leathers

  • Exhibits Moderately Good Heat And Light Fastness And Gives Bright And Level Dyeing

  • Gives Character, Aroma And Vachetta Handle To Leathers.

  • Exceptionally White Colour Is Another Highlight Of This Product

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Brown powder

  • Chemical character: Modified Condensed Tannins, Lignins, Proteins, and Dispersing agents Ionic character: anionic

  • Total solids: circa 98 % solids

  • pH value (5% soln): tba

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Light and Heat fastness: Average – Good

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

Vietan CS APPLICATION:

Viegetal CS is readily miscible with water, and may be added directly to the drum. The product should be used after neutralisation of the wet blue during any stage of the retanning process for maximum filling and tightening. It can be used in combination with Viegetal ML, Viegetal TO and/or Viegetal GL for a variety of Italian style Semi-Vegetable Leathers

Viegetal CS is extremely versatile in application and can be used with good results for a wide range of leather types but mainly for Semi Vegetable Leathers where excellent Polishability and Burnishability is required in the Shoe room. May be used for Pastel shades


EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS
  • USA style or Italian Vachetta type Leathers for Burnishing and Polishing: Softee Nappas. Garment Leathers. Sofa Leathers etc

  • 6 – 12 % in the early, middle or latter stages of the retanning bath.

Viegetal GL – Lignin Modified Pyrogallol based retanning agent

APPLICATION:Retanning

Viegetal GL is a special blend of Pyrogallol Vegetable Tannins with Lignins, Napthalene dispersing syntans, fillers and special natural proteins. This carefully designed combination has higher solubility than other Vegetable Tannins like Mimosa/Quebracho etc and lower astringency, giving fullness, high burnishing properties, yet maintains a flat smooth grain without wrinkles. Use up to 8% for Italian Vachetta type Leathers or USA style Pull ups, without loss of yield normally associated with these types of Leathers.

The main characteristics are:
  • Preferential Filling Of Loose Areas Of The Leather, Increases Yield And Cutting Value

  • Has Low Astringency And Gives A Smooth, Tight Grain With A Fine Break

  • Particularly Suited For Semi Veg, Polishable And Burnished Leathers

  • Exhibits Moderately Good Heat And Light Fastness And Gives Bright And Level Dyeing

  • Gives Character, Aroma And Vachetta Handle To Leathers, Leather Improves With Ageing

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Yellow Brown powder

  • Chemical character: Modified Pyrogallols, Lignin, Protein, Napthalene compact

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • Total solids: circa 98 % solids

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Light and Heat fastness: Average – Good

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

Vietan GL APPLICATION:

Viegetal GL is readily miscible with water, and may be added directly to the drum. The product should be used after neutralisation of the wet blue during the middle to latter stages of the retanning process for maximum filling and tightening. It can be used in combination with Viegetal OT and/or Viegetal GL for a variety or Italian style Semi-Vegetable Leathers

Viegetal GL is extremely versatile in application and can be used with good results for a wide range of leather types but mainly for Semi Vegetable Leathers where excellent Polishability and Burnishability is required in the Shoe room.


EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS

USA style or Italian Vachetta type Leathers for Burnishing and Polishing: 4 – 8 % in the middle to latter stages of the retanning bath.

Viegetal MEG – Modified Wattle extract


APPLICATION:Retanning

Viegetal MEG is a concentrated replacement Wattle extract designed specifically for maximum filling, tightening and upgrading. Viegetal MEG has a much higher solubility than other types of Mimosa and lower astringency, giving fullness, high burnishing properties, yet maintains a flat smooth grain without wrinkles. It contains no added salts like sodium sulphate and all components work in synergy, the product is rich in Organic matter, hemicelluloses, lignins, plant polyphenols, tannins, cyanidin, quercetin, delphinidin, ellagitannins, hydrolysable and condensed tannins. Use up to 40 % for Italian Vachetta type Leathers or up to 20% for USA style Pull ups, without loss of yield normally associated with these types of Leathers.

The main characteristics are:
  • Preferential Filling Of Loose Areas Of The Leather, Increases Yield And Cutting Value

  • Has Medium Astringency And Gives A Smooth, Tight Grained Full Leather

  • Particularly Suited For Veg And Semi Veg, Polishable And Burnished Leathers

  • Exhibits Moderately Good Heat And Light Fastness And Gives Bright And Level Dyeing, Can Even Allow For Reduced Dye Offer In Browns And Tans

  • Gives Character, Adds Aroma And Gives A Vachetta Handle To Leathers,

  • Leather Improves With Ageing

  • Shows Excellent Natural Anti-Oxidant Ability Reducing Possibilities Of Chromium VI During The Life Cycle Of The

  • Leather, Also Naturally Absorbs And Reduces Free Formaldehyde Content

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Mid Brown powder

  • Chemical character: Modified Condensed and Hydrolysable Tannin extract

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • Total solids: circa 98 % solids

  • pH value (5% soln): 5.5 – 6

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Light and Heat fastness: Average – Good

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

Vietan MEG APPLICATION:

Viegetal MEG is readily miscible with water, and may be added directly to the drum. The product should be used after neutralisation of the wet blue during the early to middle stages of the retanning process for maximum filling and tightening. It can be used in combination with Viegetal ML, Viegetal TO and/or Viegetal GL for a variety or Italian style Semi-Vegetable Leathers

Viegetal MEG is extremely versatile in application and can be used with good results for a wide range of leather types but mainly for Semi Vegetable Leathers where excellent Polishability and Burnishability is required in the Shoe room.


EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS

USA style or Italian Vachetta type Leathers for Burnishing and Polishing: 4 – 16 % in the early to middle stages of the retanning bath.

Heavy Veg Leathers: 20 – 35 % in three shots in retanning bath

Viegetal ML – Lignin Modified Polyphenol based retanning agent


APPLICATION:Retanning

Viegetal ML is a special blend of Polyphenol and Modified Catechol Vegetable Tannins with Lignins, Napthalene dispersing syntans, fillers and special natural proteins. This carefully designed combination has higher solubility than other Vegetable Tannins like Mimosa and lower astringency, giving fullness, high burnishing properties, yet maintains a flat smooth grain without wrinkles. Use up to 10% for Italian Vachetta type Leathers or USA style Pull ups, without loss of yield normally associated with these types of Leathers.

The main characteristics are:
  • Preferential Filling Of Loose Areas Of The Leather, Increases Yield And Cutting Value

  • Has Low Astringency And Gives A Smooth, Tight Grain With A Fine Break

  • Particularly Suited For Semi Veg, Polishable And Burnished Leathers

  • Exhibits Moderately Good Heat And Light Fastness And Gives Bright And Level Dyeing

  • Gives Character, Aroma And Vachetta Handle To Leathers, Leather Improves With Ageing

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Mid Brown powder

  • Chemical character: Modified Polyphenols, Lignin, Protein, Napthalene compact

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • Total solids: circa 98 % solids

  • pH value (5% soln): 5 – 6

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Light and Heat fastness: Average – Good

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

Vietan ML APPLICATION:

Viegetal ML is readily miscible with water, and may be added directly to the drum. The product should be used after neutralisation of the wet blue during the early to middle stages of the retanning process for maximum filling and tightening. It can be used in combination with Viegetal TO and/or Viegetal GL for a variety or Italian style Semi-Vegetable Leathers

Viegetal ML is extremely versatile in application and can be used with good results for a wide range of leather types but mainly for Semi Vegetable Leathers where excellent Polishability and Burnishability is required in the Shoe room.


EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS

USA style or Italian Vachetta type Leathers for Burnishing and Polishing:

4 – 10 % in the early to middle stages of the retanning bath.

Viegetal TO – Special Catechol based retanning agent

APPLICATION:Retanning

Viegetal TO is a special blend of Catechol Vegetable Tannins with Lignins, Napthalene dispersing syntans, fillers and special natural proteins. This carefully designed combination has higher solubility than other Vegetable Tannins like Quebracho and lower astringency, giving fullness, high burnishing properties, yet maintains a flat smooth grain without wrinkles. Use up to 14% for Italian Vachetta type Leathers or USA style Pull ups, without loss of yield normally associated with these types of Leathers.

The main characteristics are:
  • Preferential Filling Of Loose Areas Of The Leather, Increases Yield And Cutting Value

  • Has Low Astringency And Gives A Smooth, Tight Grain With A Fine Break

  • Particularly Suited For Semi Veg, Polishable And Burnished Leathers

  • Exhibits Moderately Good Heat And Light Fastness And Gives Bright And Level Dyeing

  • Gives Character, Aroma And Vachetta Handle To Leathers, Leather Improves With Ageing

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Mid Brown powder

  • Chemical character: Modified Catechol, Lignin, Protein, Napthalene compact

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • Total solids: circa 98 % solids

  • pH value (5% soln): 4.5 – 5.5

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Light and Heatfastness: Average – Good

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

Vietan TO APPLICATION:

Viegetal TO is readily miscible with water, and may be added directly to the drum. The product should be used after neutralisation of the wet blue during the latter stages of the retanning process for maximum filling and tightening. It can also be used in combination with Viegetal ML and/or Viegetal GL for a variety or Italian style Semi-Vegetable Leathers

Viegetal TO is extremely versatile in application and can be used with good results for a wide range of leather types but mainly for Semi Vegetable Leathers where excellent Polishability and Burnishability is required in the Shoe room.


EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS

USA style or Italian Vachetta type Leathers for Burnishing and Polishing

4 – 14 % in the middle stage of the retanning bath, 1 – 3 % in fatliquor bath at the latter stages and run for 20 minutes then acidification for extra burnishability.

Viegetal Weiss – Pure White Vegetable substitute retanning agent

APPLICATION:Retanning

Viegetal Weiss is a special blend of Phenol Sulphonic syntan, Melamine Urea formaldehyde resin, metal sequestering agents, special natural proteins and whitening agents. This carefully designed combination has higher solubility than other Vegetable Tannins like Mimosa/Quebracho etc and lower astringency, giving fullness, and tightness, yet maintains a flat smooth grain without wrinkles and full mellow bellies. Use up to 16% for Pastel colored Italian Vachetta type Leathers or USA style Pull ups, without loss of yield normally associated with these types of Leathers. Due to its low astringency, pale colour and good softness and filling power highly recommended for Softee types and even Chrome Free Leathers. This product has good heat and light fastness and may ne used on virtually all types of Pastel shade and even pure white Leathers

The main characteristics are:
  • Preferential Filling Of Loose Areas Of The Leather, Increases Yield And Cutting Value

  • Has Low Astringency And Gives A Smooth, Tight Grain With A Fine Break

  • Particularly Suited For Pastel Colored And White Leathers

  • Exhibits Good Heat And Light Fastness And Gives Bright And Level Dyeing

  • Gives Character, Fullness And Tightness With A Mellow Handle To Leathers.

  • Exceptionally White Colour Is Another Highlight Of This Product

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Pure white powder

  • Chemical character: Modified Syntans, Proteins, and Dispersing agents

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • Total solids: circa 98 % solids

  • pH value (5% soln): tba

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Light and Heatfastness: Average – Good

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

VIEGETAL WEISS

Application: Viegetal Weiss is readily miscible with water, and may be added directly to the drum. The product should be used after neutralisation of the wet blue during any stage of the retanning process for maximum filling and tightening. It can be used in combination with Viegetal ML, Viegetal TO and/or Viegetal GL for a variety of Italian style Semi-Vegetable Leathers where pastel colors are required

Viegetal Weiss is extremely versatile in application and can be used with good results for a wide range of leather types but mainly for Semi Vegetable Leathers where excellent Polishability and Burnishability is required in the Shoe room. May be used for Pastel shades or even pure white leathers


EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS

USA style or Italian Vachetta type Leathers for Burnishing and Polishing: Softee Nappas. Garment Leathers. Sofa Leathers etc

6 – 16 % in the early, middle or latter stages of the retanning bath. Up to 30% can be used for white or pastel shade leathers

Viesyn AM – Amphoteric Syntan


APPLICATION:Retanning

Viesyn AM is an Amphoteric Syntan based on aromatic sulphonic acid condensation products especially for retanning leather that is intended to be dyed to full, intense shades. Can be combined with chrome tanning agents.

The main characteristics are:
  • Excellent Dispersing Action Of Chrome Syntan

  • Has Low Astringency And Gives A Smooth Grain With A Fine Break

  • Particularly Suited For Pastel Colored And White Leathers

  • Gives Full Bright Dyeing

  • Fine Flat Grain

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Yellow Brown powder

  • Chemical character: Aromatic sulphonic acid condensation syntan

  • Ionic character: Amphoteric

  • Total solids: circa 95% solids

  • pH value (10% soln): 4.0 +- 0.5

  • Compatibility: good with cationic, anionic and nonionic products.

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

VIEGETAL AM APPLICATION:

Viesyn AM is readily soluble and can be used without dilution, directly to the process vessel. It can either be added 5 minutes before or with the chemical to be dispersed, e.g Chrome retan, vegetable tannin, dye, etc.

The product is compatible with chrome based re-tanning agents and with anionic dyes and auxiliaries; it disperses vegetable tannins. Viesyn AM is also compatible with synthetic tanning agents. If full dyeing is to be obtained the product must be applied alone in a purely synthetic retannage.

Viesyn AM imparts medium fullness and softness to the leather. Viesyn AM has good light fastness and subsequent dyeing is full, level and bright and colours are much less bleached than by a retannage with conventional synthetic tanning agents.


EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS

Viesyn AM can be readily applied in both the re-chroming bath and the neutralizing bath. The product fixes to the leather fibres even at a relatively high pH. The dyeing process has to be carried out in a fresh bath. If the retannage is required to have a stronger filling effect, Viesyn AM can also be used in combination with vegetable tanning materials like Mimosa etc without any appreciable bleaching effect.

Viesyn AM – Amphoteric Syntan


APPLICATION:Retanning

Viesyn AM is an Amphoteric Syntan based on aromatic sulphonic acid condensation products especially for retanning leather that is intended to be dyed to full, intense shades. Can be combined with chrome tanning agents.

The main characteristics are:
  • Excellent Dispersing Action Of Chrome Syntan

  • Has Low Astringency And Gives A Smooth Grain With A Fine Break

  • Particularly Suited For Pastel Colored And White Leathers

  • Gives Full Bright Dyeing

  • Fine Flat Grain

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Yellow Brown powder

  • Chemical character: Aromatic sulphonic acid condensation syntan

  • Ionic character: Amphoteric

  • Total solids: circa 95% solids

  • pH value (10% soln): 4.0 +- 0.5

  • Compatibility: good with cationic, anionic and nonionic products.

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

VIEGETAL AM APPLICATION:

Viesyn AM is readily soluble and can be used without dilution, directly to the process vessel. It can either be added 5 minutes before or with the chemical to be dispersed, e.g Chrome retan, vegetable tannin, dye, etc.

The product is compatible with chrome based re-tanning agents and with anionic dyes and auxiliaries; it disperses vegetable tannins. Viesyn AM is also compatible with synthetic tanning agents. If full dyeing is to be obtained the product must be applied alone in a purely synthetic retannage.

Viesyn AM imparts medium fullness and softness to the leather. Viesyn AM has good light fastness and subsequent dyeing is full, level and bright and colours are much less bleached than by a retannage with conventional synthetic tanning agents.


EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS

Viesyn AM can be readily applied in both the re-chroming bath and the neutralizing bath. The product fixes to the leather fibres even at a relatively high pH. The dyeing process has to be carried out in a fresh bath. If the retannage is required to have a stronger filling effect, Viesyn AM can also be used in combination with vegetable tanning materials like Mimosa etc without any appreciable bleaching effect.

Viesyn KM – Neutralisation Syntan


APPLICATION:Retanning

Viesyn KM is a naphthalene based dispersing syntan, combining excellent neutralizing and buffering power yet with an even mild action. It is particularily recommended for neutralizing all types of Chrome Tanned Leathers where its advantage over neutralizing salts is it actually changes the Iso-electric point allowing neutralization at a lower pH, hence reducing free acids but with less possibility of looseness.

The main characteristics are:
  • Positive Neutralising Effect

  • Helps Promote Soft Leather With A Tight, Smooth Grain

  • Good Levelling Effect On Subsequent Retanning Processes

  • Improves Penetration And Distribution Of Retanning Chemicals

  • Enhances Fullness And Uniformity Of Retanned Leather

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Light Brown powder

  • Chemical character: Condensed naphthalene sulphonates with buffering agents

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • Total solids: circa 92% solids

  • pH value (5% soln): 8.0 +- 1

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

VIEGETAL KM APPLICATION:

Viesyn KM is readily soluble and can be used without dilution, directly to the process vessel. Viesyn KM may be used alone or in combination with other neutralizing agents such as Sodium Formate, Sodium Acetate, Sodium bicarbonate etc to increase softness and openness of the collagen structure.

EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS

% based on the shaved weight, depending on the required leather character and substance Full grain bovine leather: up to 3 % Corrected grain bovine leather: up to 3 % Softy shoe upper leather: up to 3 % Sheepskin nappa leather: up to 3 % Goatskin leather: up to 3 %

Viesyn LDE – Replacement Phenolic retanning syntan


APPLICATION:Retanning

Viesyn LDE is a low pH phenolic replacement syntan applicable over a wide range of leathers. Its application is from retanning wet blue through to Tannng of Wool on sheepskins and even to heavy vegetable tanned Bovine Leathers. Its excellent whiteness makes it particularly effective for producing all types of White Leathers from Gloving through to Bovine Sports Shoe Leathers.

The main characteristics are:
  • Good Filling And Tanning Ability

  • Universal Application

  • Mild Bleaching Action

  • Mellow Handle

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Whitish powder

  • Chemical character: Modified Phenolic Syntan

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • pH value (5% soln): 3 +- 0.5

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

VIEGETAL LED APPLICATION:

Viesyn LDE is readily soluble in water and is best added directly to the process vessel as a powder, in the normal manner. Its extremely versatile nature makes it the first choice syntan for application over a wide range of leathers giving good filling, tight break & a mellow handle. It is fully compatible with all other anionic retanning agents, e.g. acrylic resins, vegetable tannins, etc. Viesyn LDE also has good self-tanning properties and can be used in the tannage of hides and skins for white or vegetable tanned leathers.


EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS
  • % based on the shaved weight

  • Retan of corrected grain wet blue leathers: up to 6 %

  • Retan of full grain wet blue leathers: up to 8 %

  • Retan of nubuck leathers: up to 5 %

  • Retan of upholstery leathers: up to 8 %

  • White tannage for sheep & goatskins: up to 30 %

  • Vegetable tannage of bovine hides: up to 25 % of the total tannin offer

  • Vegetable tannage of sheep & goatskins: up to 50% of the total tannin offer

Viesyn N – Dispersing and levelling agent for dyes and retanning materials


APPLICATION:Retanning

Viesyn N is a naphthalene based dispersing syntan, suitable for use over a wide range of applications. When used in conjunction with other tanning & retanning chemicals it promotes a more uniform uptake and prevents excessive grain deposition. It can be applied with vegetable tannins, synthetic tannins, dyes, and fats..

The main characteristics are:
  • Excellent Dispersing Action, Helps Even Distribution Of Other Chemicals

  • Has Low Astringency And Gives A Smooth Grain With A Fine Break

  • Fine Flat Grain

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Light Brown powder

  • Chemical character: Condensed naphthalene sulphonates

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • Total solids: circa 92% solids

  • pH value (5% soln): 8.0 +- 0.5

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

VIEGETAL N APPLICATION:

Viesyn N is readily soluble and can be used without dilution, directly to the process vessel. It can either be added 5 minutes before or with the chemical to be dispersed, e.g vegetable tannin, dye, etc.

When used with anionic dyestuffs it promotes penetration and an even surface shade, although this may also give a lighter but more even surface colour.


EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS
  • Dispersing of vegetable & synthetic tannins during retanning: up to 3 % on wet shaved weight

  • Retan of corrected grain wet blue leathers: up to 6 %

  • Dispersing anionic dyes: up to 3 % based on wet shaved weight Vegetable tannage: up to 2 % with each addition of tannin based on Lime split weight

Viesyn PSW – Replacement White Phenolic retanning syntan


APPLICATION:Retanning

Viesyn PSW is a low pH phenolic replacement syntan designed especially for White Leathers. Its high pigmentation without containing any Titanium Dioxide helps upgradation. Its excellent whiteness makes it particularly effective for producing all types of White Leathers from Gloving through to Bovine Sports Shoe Leathers. Can be used with Titanium Dioxide where it aids dispersion and levelling and stops pigment molecules flocculating vastly improving whiteness, levelness and upgrading

The main characteristics are:
  • Universal Application

  • Good Filling And Tanning Ability

  • High Bleaching And Whitening Action

  • Mellow Handle

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Whitish powder

  • Chemical character: Modified Phenolic Syntan

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • Total solids: circa 92% solids

  • pH value (5% soln): 3 +- 0.5

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

VIEGETAL PSW APPLICATION:

Viesyn PSW is readily soluble in water and is best added directly to the process vessel as a powder, in the normal manner. It is designed especially for Snow White Leathers allowing minimal finishing


EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS

% based on the shaved weight All types of White Leathers: Up to 15 %

Viesyn PT – High Penetration Phenol Sulphonic Pretanning syntan


APPLICATION:Retanning

Viesyn PT is a fast penetrating modified phenolic replacement syntan designed specifically as a pretanning agent over a wide range of leathers, especially vegetable tanned heavy leathers. It gives a very pale colour to the pretanned pelt while fixing and conditioning the fibre structure so that subsequent vegetable tannins are taken up rapidly and uniformly. It ensures a smooth flat grain. It is also highly recommended for the retannage of soft, full leathers including domestic and automotive upholstery, clothing and shoe nappa leathers

The main characteristics are:
  • Ensures Rapid Even Penetration Of Vegetable Tanning Agents

  • Good Filling With A Mellow Full And Round Handle

  • Clean, White Colour Of Pretanned Pelt

  • Smooth, Tight And Fine Grain

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Light Brown powder

  • Chemical character: Modified Phenolic Syntan

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • Total solids: circa 92% solids

  • pH value (5% soln): tba

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

VIEGETAL PT APPLICATION:

Viesyn PT is readily soluble in water and is best added directly to the process vessel as a powder, in the normal manner. Suitable for use in either drum, paddle or pit systems. As the product has a reserve of acidity it can safely be applied to pelts which have not been fully conditioned or delimed prior to pretanning.


EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS
  • % based on the limed weight, depending on the required leather character and substance

  • Pretannage for vegetable tannage – sole & other heavy leathers: up to 4 %

  • Retannage of Chrome tanned leathers

  • % related on the shaved weight

  • Softy side nappa: up to 8 %

  • Upholstery nappa: up to 6 %

  • Garment leather: up to 6 %

Viesyn VX – General purpose phenolic retanning syntan


APPLICATION:Retanning

Viesyn VX is a low pH phenolic replacement syntan applicable over a wide range of leathers. It is particularly suitable for Bovine leathers with a medium to firm handle and can replace up to 20 % of the vegetable tannins in the retannage.

The main characteristics are:
  • Excellent Dispersing Action And Tanning Ability

  • Gives A High Dye Yield

  • Smooth, Tight And Fine Grain

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Light Brown powder

  • Chemical character: Modified Phenolic Syntan

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • Total solids: circa 92% solids

  • pH value (5% soln): tba

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

VIEGETAL VX APPLICATION:

Viesyn VX is readily soluble in water and is best added directly to the process vessel as a powder.

Viesyn VX can be used as a replacement syntan in retanning chrome leathers of virtually all types. As such it can be combined with other anionic tannins in any proportion for precise control of the fullness, tightness and firmness.

On full vegetable tanned leathers the product is normally added simultaneously with the tannins. In bleaching vegetable-tanned leathers, Viesyn VX can be applied as an after treatment to attain a lighter and brighter colour.


EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS
  • % based on the shaved weight

  • Retannage of side upper leather up to 6 %

  • Retannage of goat skin upper leathers up to 6 %

  • Retannage of suede splits for shoes up to 5 %

  • Bleaching of vegetable tannage leathers up to 4 %

Viesyn VX-LF – General purpose phenolic retanning syntan

APPLICATION:Retanning

Viesyn VX-LF is a low formaldehyde low pH phenolic replacement syntan applicable over a wide range of leathers. It is particularly suitable for Bovine leathers with a medium to firm handle and can replace up to 20 % of the vegetable tannins in the retannage.

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Light Brown powder

  • Total solids: circa 92% solids

  • pH value (5% soln): tba

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

VIEGETAL VX-LF APPLICATION:

Viesyn VX-LF is readily soluble in water and is best added directly to the process vessel as a powder.

Viesyn VX-LF can be used as a replacement syntan in retanning chrome leathers of virtually all types. As such it can be combined with other anionic tannins in any proportion for precise control of the fullness, tightness and firmness. On full vegetable tanned leathers the product is normally added simultaneously with the tannins. In bleaching vegetable-tanned leathers, Viesyn VX-LF can be applied as an after treatment to attain a lighter and brighter colour.


EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS
  • % based on the shaved weight

  • Retannage of side upper leather up to 6 %

  • Retannage of goat skin upper leathers up to 6 %

  • Retannage of suede splits for shoes up to 5 %

  • Bleaching of vegetable tannage leathers up to 4 %

Vietan AC – Polyacrylic retanning agent

APPLICATION:Retanning

Vietan AC is an acid resin tanning agent designed to impart filling and grain tightness over a wide range of leathers. Its selective filling action is especially useful in tightening loose belly and flank areas, giving a more uniform feel and a higher cutting yield to the leather. The product’s stability to acids and basic chrome powder makes it especially useful to be used before re-chroming to give optimum tightness and filling

The main characteristics are:
  • Strong Selective Filling Effect

  • Gives A Smooth Grain With A Tight, Fine Break

  • Stable To Acids And Chrome Sulphate

  • Good Light Fastness And Ageing Properties

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Creamy yellowish liquid

  • Chemical character: Polyacrylic polymers

  • Active substance: circa 30 % solids

  • pH value (5% soln): 3 +- 0.5

  • Compatibility: good with acids and chrome based products.

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

VIEGETAL AC APPLICATION:

Vietan AC is readily soluble and can be used without dilution, although we recommend dilution 1: 3 with water and then adding directly to the process vessel in the normal manner. It is used in the first stage of the re-chroming bath 45 minutes to 1 Hour before chrome is added. Vietan AC may also be used at the end of the fatliquoring bath to give extra tightness and to help exhaust all the fatliquors.

EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS
  • % based on the shaved weight, depending on the required leather character

  • All Leathers where tightness is needed, add 3 to 5 % in re-chroming bath, run 45 minutes to 1 hour and the add Vietan PCR and continue process as usual

Vietan BI – Drum impregnation polymer for splits


APPLICATION:Retanning

Vietan BI is a vinyl acetate/ethylene based copolymer dispersion. It is normally used as a bath impregnation for upper leather splits which are to be finished. It improves buffing properties and achieves a smooth surface with a nubuck like short nap

The main characteristics are:
  • Strong Surface Filling And Sealing Effect

  • Good Buffing Properties

  • Short Fine Nap

  • Good Light Fastness

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: White viscous dispersion

  • Chemical character: Vinyl acetate/ethylene coplymer

  • Ionic character: non ionic

  • Active substance: circa 40 % solids

  • pH value (5% soln): 4 – 5

  • Stability: good to electrolytes and moderately stable to acids, alkalis and hard water

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging. Freezes at -5°C, product becomes unusable

VIEGETAL BI APPLICATION:


Vietan BI should be diluted with warm water and added to the drum in the normal way. Vietan BI is recommended for use on splits destined for finishing processes. The fibre structure is filled by the impregnating polymer and provides a smooth surface after buffing. This obviates the need for application of a buffing ground followed by rebuffing and dust extraction thus simplifying the finishing operations. It is usually applied either at the end of the process before final acidification or in conjunction with the final fatliquor. It can also be used to achieve a very fine, nubuck like suede on splits.


EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS
  • % based on the shaved weight

  • Wet-blue split leather for finishing: up to 4.0 %

  • Wet blue split leather for nubuck suede: up to 5.0 %

Vietan BMP – Special Polymer retanning agent


APPLICATION:Retanning

Vietan BMP is a Hybrid co-polymer based on synthetic & natural materials, designed to impart filling, grain tightness whilst retaining a mellow feel throughout the whole structure of the leather. It has an excellent Preferential filling action and is especially useful in tightening loose belly and flank areas, giving a more uniform handle to the leather. Compared to conventional acrylics it has improved functionality, resulting in improved dye yield while also allowing higher levels of offer without overloading the grain. Vietan BMP can be used in processing Vegetable retanned Leathers as it retains better reactivity than with acrylics and show improved polishability and burnishing properties in the Shoe finishing room.

The main characteristics are:
  • Preferential Filling Of Loose Areas Of The Leather, Increases Yield And Cutting Value

  • Has Low Astringency And Gives A Smooth, Tight Grain With A Fine Break

  • Can Be Used At High Levels Of Dosage At Many Stages Of The Retan Process

  • Exhibits Good Heat And Light Fastness And Gives Bright And Level Dyeing

  • Combination Polymer, Having Different Functional Groups

  • Phenol & Formaldehyde Free Alternative To Conventional Syntans

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Amber coloured liquid

  • Chemical character: Polyacrylate Maleic Protein co-polymer

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • pH value (10% soln): tba

  • Light and Heatfastness: Excellent

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

VIEGETAL BMP APPLICATION:

Vietan BMP is readily miscible with water, but we recommend diluting 1 part resin to 3 parts water and stir well before adding to the drum.

The product can be used at many stages of the retannage, after neutralisation of the wet blue for maximum tightening. It can then be used with other anionic retanning agents in the main retan bath where it also helps to disperse them uniformly throughout the leather, while giving preferential filling to loose areas of the leather.

Vietan BMP is extremely versatile in application and can be used with good results for a wide range of leather types e.g. full grain & corrected grain bovine, nappa sheepskins, suede leathers, etc.

EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS
  • All types of Leather used at various stages

2 – 4 % in latter stages of neutralization bath, 4 – 6 % in early stages of main retan bath, 2 – 4 % in fatliquor bath at beginning and run for 20 minutes or after before acidification run 20 – 30 minutes

Vietan DBM – Maleic acrylic resin for soft leathers

APPLICATION:Retanning

Vietan DBM

is based on Maleic acrylic resin modified with a complex salt of polycarboxylic acid and buffered with special fibre opening additives. It is particularly recommended for the retannage of full, soft, lightweight garment, softee nappa, floaters and upholstery leathers.

The main characteristics are:
  • Fills And Softens Resulting In Soft Fluffy Light Weight Leathers

  • Gives Good Tear And Tensile Strength

  • Never Over Fills Leathers

  • Exhibits Excellent Heat And Light Fastness

  • Has Good Polishing And Buffing Characteristics

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Yellowish liquid

  • Chemical character: Polyacrylate Maleic Protein co-polymer

  • Chemical character: Maleic acrylic copolymer with salts of polycarboxylic acids buffered

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • Active substance: circa 25% solids

  • pH value: 8 +- 0.5

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging. Vietan DBM

VIEGETAL DBM APPLICATION:

Vietan DBM should be diluted with water before adding to the drum. Vietan DBM is highly recommended for the production of all types of lightweight leathers. Its good filling action combined with a soft, elastic grain makes it ideally suited for Floaters, Softy nappas, and Garment Leathers.

Vietan DBM is helpful for Leathers which are to be polished or buffed. It is therefore useful in the retanning of softy corrected grain, Sofa and even suede and nubuck leathers.


EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS

Glazed kid and sheep skin leather for clothing and footwear: 4 to 10.0 %, based on shaved weight. Suede or Suede splits: 4 to 8.0 %, based on shaved weight.

Vietan KKC – Soft filling and retanning agent/filler


APPLICATION:Retanning

Vietan KKC is an ecological friendly product made from re-cycled collagen fibres re-constituted into polypeptides and aromatic sulphonates. Offering an all round selective filling effect and a mellow temper to the Leather. It is particularly recommended for the retannage of all types of softy leathers.

The main characteristics are:
  • Selective Filling Action Particularily In Loose Areas Of The Crust

  • Retains A Fine Grain And Break

  • Good Dye-Ability

  • Improves Elasticity Of The Grain Layer

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: opaque brown liquid

  • Chemical character: Collagenous polypeptides and aromatic sulphonates

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • pH value: 7 +- 0.5

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging. Some sedimentation may occur when stored for long periods. This is easily dispersed by stirring and the effectiveness of the product is not impaired. Vietan KKC

VIEGETAL KKC APPLICATION:

Vietan KKC can either be added directly or diluted with water before adding to the drum.

Vietan KKC is absorbed rapidly into the leather and can be added at virtually any stage of the process, albeit the neutralisation, retan, dye and before and after fatliquoring. Fixation is effected by acidification.

Vietan KKC helps to give a strong level dye yield. We highly recommend adding the product at the end of neutralisation in the same float.


EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS

Full grain, side leather for shoe uppers, clothing and upholstery : 4 to 6.0 %, based on shaved weight.

Glazed kid and sheep skin leather for clothing and footwear: 3 to 6.0 %, based on shaved weight.

Suede or Suede splits: 4 to 6.0 %, based on shaved weight.

Vietan LMB – Combination Synthetic retanning agent for filling/tightening chrome tanned leathers


APPLICATION:Retanning

Vietan LMB is a carefully designed blend of Phenol sulfonic acid formaldehyde condensate, Sodium salt of Phenol Sulfonic acid, Melamine formaldehyde resin and Napthalene Sulphonate with preferential filling of the belly and loose areas, particularly where the fibre structure is more open. It improves the uniformity of hides or skins, and its low astringency results in a smooth grain with a mellow/soft handle. It is suitable for most types of Leather and helps buffing properties. Vietan LMB allows the leather to be dyed to very level shades and has a negligible effect on the depth of the shade. Vietan LMB enhances the nap of nubucks and suedes and allows them to be dyed to more brilliant shades.

The main characteristics are:
  • Preferential Filling Of Loose Areas Of The Leather

  • Is Amphoteric By Nature And Gives A Smooth Grain With A Fine Break

  • Gives Bright Dyeing

  • Exhibits Good Heat And Light Fastness

  • Has Good Buffing Characteristics

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Off white powder

  • Chemical character: Amphoteric Combination resin

  • Total solids: circa 98% solids

  • pH value (5% soln): tba

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

VIEGETAL LMB APPLICATION:


Vietan LMB is usually added directly to the process vessel as a powder. The product may be used at any stage of the retanning process or after fatliquoring and is suitable for most types of wet blue leather.

The degree of softness of the final leather is modified by adding either replacement syntans, vegetable extracts or Polyacrylates with the product.

EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS

Full grain, side leather for shoe uppers, clothing and upholstery : 3 to 6.0 %, based on shaved weight.

Glazed kid and sheep skin leather for clothing and footwear: 3 to 5.0 %, based on shaved weight.

Suede or Suede splits: 4 to 6.0 %, based on shaved weight.

Vietan MBP – Special Polymer retanning agent

APPLICATION:Retanning

Vietan MBP is a Hybrid co-polymer based on synthetic & natural materials, designed to impart filling, grain tightness whilst retaining a mellow feel throughout the whole structure of the leather. It has an excellent Preferential filling action and is especially useful in tightening loose belly and flank areas, giving a more uniform handle to the leather. Compared to conventional acrylics it has improved functionality, resulting in improved dye yield while also allowing higher levels of offer without overloading the grain. Vietan MBP can be used in processing Vegetable retanned Leathers as it retains better reactivity than with acrylics and show improved polishability and burnishing properties in the Shoe finishing room.

The main characteristics are:
  • Preferential Filling Of Loose Areas Of The Leather, Increases Yield And Cutting Value

  • Has Low Astringency And Gives A Smooth, Tight Grain With A Fine Break

  • Can Be Used At High Levels Of Dosage At Many Stages Of The Retan Process

  • Combination Polymer, Having Different Functional Groups

  • Phenol & Formaldehyde Free Alternative To Conventional Syntans

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Amber coloured liquid

  • Chemical character: Polyacrylate Protein co-polymer

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • Active substance: circa 25% solids

  • pH value (10% soln): tba

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Light and Heatfastness: Excellent

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

VIEGETAL MBP APPLICATION:

Vietan MBP is readily miscible with water, but we recommend diluting 1 part resin to 3 parts water and stir well before adding to the drum.

The product can be used at many stages of the retannage, after neutralisation of the wet blue for maximum tightening. It can then be used withother anionic retanning agents in the main retan bath where it also helps to disperse them uniformly throughout the leather, while giving preferential filling to loose areas of the leather.

Vietan MBP is extremely versatile in application and can be used with good results for a wide range of leather types e.g. full grain & corrected grain bovine, nappa sheepskins, suede leathers, etc.


EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS

All types of Leather used at various stages:

2 – 4 % in latter stages of neutralization bath, 4 – 6 % in early stages of main retan bath, 2 – 4 % in fatliquor bath before acidification run 20 minutes the acidify etc

Vietan MD Super – Special Polymer retanning agent


APPLICATION:Retanning

Vietan MD Super is a Hybrid Maleic Acrylic Protein co-polymer, designed to impart filling and grain tightness whilst retaining a mellow feel throughout the whole structure of the leather. It has an excellent Preferential filling action and is especially useful in tightening loose belly and flank areas, giving a more uniform handle to the leather. Compared to a conventional Maleic Acrylic Vietan MD Super has been combined with a natural Organic Filler which aids polishability, burnishability and retains Softness. Vietan MD Super is normally added at the latter stage of the neutralization process for optimum results, however for Burnishable Softees and Floater type Leathers can also be added in the early stage of the main retanning bath or at the end of the Fatliquoring to aid exhaustion and improve fullness and burnishing properties.

The main characteristics are:
  • Preferential Filling Of Loose Areas Of The Leather, Increases Yield And Cutting Value

  • Has Low Astringency And Gives A Smooth, Tight Grain With A Fine Break

  • Particularly Suited For Semi Veg, Polishable And Burnished Leathers

  • Exhibits Good Heat And Light Fastness And Gives Bright And Level Dyeing

  • Combination Polymer, Having Different Functional Groups

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Brown coloured pasty liquid

  • Chemical character: Maleic Acrylic Protein co-polymer

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • Active substance: circa 25% solids

  • pH value (10% soln): tba

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Light and Heatfastness: Excellent

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

VIEGETAL MD SUPER APPLICATION:

Vietan MD Super is readily miscible with water, but we recommend diluting 1 part resin to 3 parts water and stir well before adding to the drum.

The product should be used after neutralisation of the wet blue for maximum tightening. It can then be used in the early stage of retanning for Softee types where it will give preferential filling to loose areas of the leather, and help absorption of Vegetable tanning materials.

Vietan MD Super is extremely versatile in application and can be used with good results for a wide range of leather types but mainly for Softee types where excellent polishability and Burnishability is required in the Shoe room.


EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS

Softee, Spongee Leathers for Burnishing and Polishing: 3 – 5 % in latter stages of neutralization bath, 4 – 6 % in early stages of main retan bath, 2 – 4 % in fatliquor bath at the latter stages and run for 20 minutes then acidification.

Vietan MP – Special Polymer retanning agent

APPLICATION:Retanning

Vietan MP is a Hybrid co-polymer based on synthetic & natural materials, designed to impart filling, whilst retaining a mellow feel throughout the whole structure of the leather. It has an excellent Preferential filling action and is especially useful in filling loose belly and flank areas, giving a more uniform handle to the leather. Compared to conventional retanning agents it has improved functionality, resulting in improved dye yield while also allowing higher levels of offer without overloading the grain. Vietan MP can be used in processing Vegetable retanned Leathers as it retains better reactivity than with acrylics and show improved polishability and burnishing properties in the Shoe finishing room. Vietan MP improves printability and reduces smudging of designs when Leather is used as substrate for printing designs etc

The main characteristics are:
  • Preferential Filling Of Loose Open Areas Of The Leather, Increases Yield/Cutting Value

  • Has Low Astringency And Gives A Smooth, Tight Grain With A Fine Break

  • Can Be Used At High Levels Of Dosage At Many Stages Of The Retan/Fatliquor Process

  • Exhibits Good Heat And Light Fastness And Gives Bright And Level Dyeing

  • Combination Polymer, Having Different Functional Groups

  • Phenol & Formaldehyde Free Alternative To Conventional Syntans

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Cream coloured liquid

  • Chemical character: Maleic Acrylic Protein co-polymer

  • Active substance: circa 40% solids

  • pH value (10% soln): tba

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products. Light and Heatfastness: Excellent

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

VIEGETAL MP APPLICATION:

Vietan MR should be diluted with water before adding to the drum.

Vietan MP is readily miscible with water, but we recommend diluting 1 part resin to 3 parts water and stir well before adding to the drum.

Other anionic retanning agents in the main retan bath where it also helps to disperse them uniformly throughout the leather, while giving preferential filling to open structuress of the leather. For Leathers which are used for Screen Printing or Flexographic printing we suggest adding Vietan MP after Fatliquor in the same bath run 20 minutes for complete absorption and then fixation with Formic acid etc.

Vietan MP is extremely versatile in application and can be used with good results for a wide range of leather types e.g. full grain & corrected grain bovine, nappa sheepskins, suede leathers, etc.

EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS

All types of Leather used at various stages: 2 – 4 % in latter stages of neutralization bath, 4 – 6 % in latter stages of main retan bath, 2 – 6 % in fatliquor bath at the end add and run for 20 minutes followed by acidification run 20 – 30 minutes

Vietan MR – Maleic acrylic resin for soft leathers


APPLICATION:Retanning

Vietan MR is based on Maleic acrylic resin. It is particularly recommended for the retannage of full, soft, lightweight garment, softee nappa, floaters and upholstery leathers.

The main characteristics are:
  • Fills And Softens Resulting In Light Weight Leathers

  • Gives Good Tear And Tensile Strength

  • Never Over Fills Leathers

  • Exhibits Excellent Heat And Light Fastness

  • Has Good Polishing And Buffing Characteristics

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Yellowish liquid

  • Chemical character: Maleic acrylic copolymer

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • Active substance: circa 28% solids

  • pH value: 8 +- 0.5

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

VIEGETAL MR APPLICATION:

Vietan MR should be diluted with water before adding to the drum.

Vietan MR is highly recommended for the production of all types of lightweight leathers. Its good filling action combined with a soft, elastic grain makes it ideally suited for Floaters, Softy nappas, and Garment Leathers.

Vietan MR is helpful for Leathers which are to be polished or buffed. It is therefore useful in the retanning of softy corrected grain, Sofa and even suede and nubuck leathers.

EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS

Full grain, side leather for shoe uppers, clothing and upholstery : 3 to 6.0 %, based on shaved weight.

Glazed kid and sheep skin leather for clothing and footwear: 3 to 6.0 %, based on shaved weight.

Suede or Suede splits: 4 to 6.0 %, based on shaved weight.

Vietan OSS – Synthetic Replacement Tanning agent


APPLICATION:Retanning

Vietan OSS is a versatile Synthetic Replacement Tanning agent for the retannage of Chrome Leathers, Semi Chrome and Full Vegetable Leathers. It is particularly suitable for Bovine leathers with a medium to firm handle and can replace up to 20 % of the vegetable tannins in the retannage, Vietan OSS imparts fullness and tightness to Leathers, Vietan OSS disperses dyes and other retanning agents aiding penetration, in Vegetable tannages it prevents Sludge formation and makes the Leather Colour Brighter, Lighter and Cleaner.

The main characteristics are:
  • Fills And Softens Resulting In Light Weight Leathers

  • Gives Good Tear And Tensile Strength

  • Never Over Fills Leathers

  • Exhibits Excellent Heat And Light Fastness

  • Has Good Polishing And Buffing Characteristics

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Yellowish liquid

  • Chemical character: Maleic acrylic copolymer

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • Active substance: circa 28% solids

  • pH value: 8 +- 0.5

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

VIEGETAL OSS APPLICATION:

Vietan OSS is readily soluble in water and is best added directly to the process vessel as a powder.

Vietan OSS can be used as a replacement syntan in retanning chrome leathers of virtually all types. As such it can be combined with other anionic tannins in any proportion for precise control of the fullness, tightness and firmness.

On full vegetable tanned leathers the product is normally added simultaneously with the tannins. In bleaching vegetable-tanned leathers, Vietan OSS can be applied as an after treatment to attain a lighter and brighter colour.


EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS
  • % based on the shaved weight

  • Retannage of side upper leather up to 3 %

  • Retanning process: up to 0.3 %, % based on pelt weight.

  • Retannage of goat skin upper leathers up to 3 %

  • Retannage of suede splits for shoes up to 3 %

  • Bleaching of vegetable tannage leathers up to 4 %

Vietan PA – Polyacrylic retanning agent

APPLICATION:Retanning

Vietan PA is a resin tanning agent designed to impart filling, grain tightness and a mellow feel over a wide range of leathers. Its selective filling action is especially useful in tightening loose belly and flank areas, giving a more uniform feel to the leather. The product’s independence of pH makes it a very versatile retanning agent.

The main characteristics are:
  • Strong Selective Filling Effect

  • Gives A Smooth Grain, A Fine Break And A Mellow Handle

  • Stable Over A Wide PH Range

  • Good Light Fastness

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid

  • Chemical character: Polyacrylic polymers

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • pH value (5% soln): 6 +- 0.5

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

VIEGETAL PA APPLICATION:

Vietan PA is readily soluble and can be used without dilution, although we recommend dilution 1: 3 with water and then adding directly to the process vessel in the normal manner. It can either be used in the neutralization bath for the last 20-30 minutes or at any stage in the main retan bath. Vietan PA may also be used at the end of the fatliquoring bath to give extra tightness and to help exhaust all the fatliquors.

EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS
  • % based on the shaved weight, depending on the required leather character

  • Full grain bovine leather: 3 to 6 %

  • Nubuck leather: 3 to 5 %

  • Sheepskin nappa leather: 2 to 4 %

Vietan PAN – Polyacrylic retanning agent

APPLICATION:Retanning

Vietan PAN is a resin tanning agent designed to impart filling, grain tightness and a mellow feel over a wide range of leathers. Its selective filling action is especially useful in tightening loose belly and flank areas, giving a more uniform feel to the leather. The product’s independence of pH makes it a very versatile retanning agent.

The main characteristics are:
  • The main characteristics are:

  • Gives A Smooth Grain, A Fine Break And A Mellow Handle

  • Stable Over A Wide PH Range

  • Good Light Fastness

PROPERTIES:
  • Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid

  • Chemical character: Polyacrylic polymers

  • Ionic character: anionic

  • pH value (5% soln): 6 +- 0.5

  • Compatibility: good with anionic and nonionic products.

  • Storage stability: minimum 1 year under cool and dry conditions when stored in original, sealed packaging.

VIEGETAL PAN APPLICATION:

Vietan PAN is readily soluble and can be used without dilution, although we recommend dilution 1: 3 with water and then adding directly to the process vessel in the normal manner. It can either be used in the neutralization bath for the last 20-30 minutes or at any stage in the main retan bath. Vietan PAN may also be used at the end of the fatliquoring bath to give extra tightness and to help exhaust all the fatliquors.

EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS
  • % based on the shaved weight, depending on the required leather character

  • Full grain bovine leather: 3 to 6 %

  • Corrected grain & vegetable tanned leathers: 3 to 5 %

  • Sheepskin nappa leather: 2 to 4 %

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