GAMBIER EXTRACT

GAMBIER EXTRACT

 

TYPICAL ANALYSIS :

Physical asect          :               Reddish brown mild hygroscopic powder

Tannin content         :               70% +/- 2%

Non -tannins            :               20%

Moisture                  :               8 %

Maximum Ph            :               4.0- 4.5 (1: 10 Soln)

Ash content              :               6.8 %

 

PROPERTIES:

 

ATLAS GAMBIER is fully soluble in cold water . it has the following characteristics for vegetable

Tannage making is the best natural extract for vegetable tanning / retanning of all kinds of hides and skins:

♦ High tannin content.

♦ Quick penetration at natural PH.

♦ Excellent tanning properties, uniform quality.

♦ Astringent , good weight yield.

♦ Full compatibility with other vegetable tannins and syntans.

♦ It is particularly suitable for vegetable tanning of all kinds of leathers as well as for     combined tanning and chrome retannage.

♦ Atlas Gambier imparts to chrome leather better buffability and fullness , excellent     polishability bellies and flanks filling and high embossibility.