Used in leather processing:
Thio-compounds as leather auxiliaries
In the leather processing industry, organic thio-compounds are used as auxiliaries to enhance or change certain characteristics of leather. They help to make leather softer, remove heavy metals, clean surfaces or prepare the leather for further treatment. Besides, thioglycolates are used to remove the hair from the hides.
Mercaptans as softeners
In the leather processing industry, mercaptans (also known as thiols) are used as softeners and tanning agents. They help to make the leather softer and smoother.
Thioglycolates as degreasers
Their outstanding ability to dissolve grease and oil makes mercaptans very interesting for the leather industry: They remove oil and grease residues from the leather and, by doing so, prepare the leather surface for tanning and dyeing. Thioglycolates are used to remove the hair from the hides.
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