Waterproofing agent
GREIBOSOL HPH
GREIBOSOL HPH is the appropriate product for chrome and combination tanned leather types for which extraordinary resistance against the influence of water is required. Additional fatliquoring is not necessary but adding GREIBOSOL HPH to regular fatliquor combinations often results in a remarkable increase of softness. Leathers treated with GREIBOSOL HPH can be shaded and finished.
Characteristics
| Base: | Synthetic fatty substances |
| Appearance: | White, viscous emulsion |
| Concentration: | Approx. 55 % |
| Chemical treatment: | Special emulsifying procedure |
| pH of a 10 % solution: | 8 – 9 |
| Charge: | Anionic |
Properties
| Light fastness: | Very good |
| Heat resistance: | Good |
| Storage life: |
Up to 1 year The product is sensitive against frost, heat to 20°C and stir well. |
Stability in
| mineral tanning floats: | Not stable |
| Method of diluting: |
GREIBOSOL HPH is diluted to water at 60 °C with stirring, it can also be added undiluted to the float. Stir before use. |
For a better distribution of GREIBOSOL HPH, it is advisable to prerun 0.2 - 0.5 % ammonia. It improves the distribution of GREIBOSOL HPH.
The best waterproofing effects are achieved by fixation with mineral tanning salts. This should be carried out in a fresh bath after washing.
Recipes
Water repellent splits for shoes:
| Prefatliquoring: | 5.0 % | GREIBOSOL HPH |
| 2.0 % | GREIBOSOL WFS | |
| Mainfatliquoring | 5.0 % | GREIBOSOL HPH |
Partly hydrophobic classical:
| side leathers: | 5.0 % | GREIBOSOL HPH |
| 3.0 % | GREIBOSOL WFS | |
| Waterproof leathers: | 9.0 - 11.0 % | GREIBOSOL HPH |
White sheep nappa:
| Water-repellent: | 10.0 % | GREIBOSOL HPH |
| Motorcycle garment nappa: | 2.0 - 14.0 % |
GREIBOSOL HPH |
All information quoted above is based on our experience and actual know-how but is given without guarantee and obligation. Recommendations on the application and use of our products, should be adapted to the particular working-conditions and other materials employed.