A light coloured spray-dried dedusted Mimosa extract similar in other characteristics to normal Mimosa powder
It is suitable for any vegetable tanned leather where a particularly pale colour is required. It is eminetly suitable for retanning chrome leathers which are to be finished in lighter shades. As a light coloured bleached extract ,Mimosa GS is susceptible to oxidation over time hence it is advisable to avoid prolonged storage. This oxidation process can be accelerated on exposure to high temperatures and sun light so it is advisable to store in a well-ventilated and covered area
Typical Analysis
SLTC shake Filter Bell
Method Method
Tannins 67.5 71.0
Non – Tannins 26.0 22.5
Insolubles 0.2 0.2
Moisture 6.3 6.3
100.0 100.0
Standard Lovibond Tintometer Colour Test
(1 cm cell 0.5% tannin solution)
Red 0.4
Yellow 0.8
Ph at 50o Bkr (6.7o Be) 4.7
Acids and Salts
Expressed in Milligram Equivalents to pH 6.5 per liter of liquor at 100o Bkr ( 13o Be)
Free Acids 30
Salts 130
Mineral Ash 2.5%