Tara Powder

TARA POWDER N TARA POWDER N is a modified pyragallol extract. TARA POWDER N gives firm and non elastic leathers having good resistance to light and water. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES : Appearance : Pale brown colour powder pH (10% solution) : 4.0 + 1.0 Solid content : 93% Tannin Content : 60% +2 Non Tannins : 22% +2 Moisture : 5% +1.0 CHARACTERISTICS : TARA POWDER N is easily soluble in water. TARA POWDER N has medium astringency which allows to obtain sole leather with a nice light colour without risk of crispation. For sole lather, equipment leather and leather goods, we advice to use TARA POWDER N in the last additions of tanning extracts. Lightfastness of leather tanned with TARA POWDER N is much better compared to the ones tanned with other tanning extracts such as Mimosa, QUEBRACHO, CHESTNUT. TARA POWDER N is also recommended for buffed and grained leathers. In retannage on chrome leather, TARA POWDER N gives uniform, strengthened, pastel shades. APPLICATIONS : TARA POWDER N is mainly used in : - vegetable tanning of sole leather. - vegetable tanning of leather goods. - retanning of cow, boxcalf, goats. - retanning of goats and kids for upper leather. STORAGE : TARA POWDER N maintains its characteristics unchanged if properly stored in dry premises protected from sunlight in closed bags.