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Method for degreasing natural skins, hides and pelts

US4572721A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 8, 1984
Grant dateFeb 25, 1986
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Expiry dateJun 8, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC14C1/08
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Skins, hides and pelts are effectively degreased under mild conditions prior to tanning, in the presence of an organic primary, secondary or tertiary amine having surface-active properties and containing at least one lipophilic residue and at least one ethylene oxide unit, optionally in admixture with a non-ionic emulsifier.

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