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Method for casein finishing of leather

US5531795A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 10, 1995
Grant dateJul 2, 1996
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31768
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

In the method for casein finishing of leather, transglutaminase is added to a casein solution, whereafter the thus formed solution is applied to leather, which is dried. Transglutaminase, which is not toxic, functions as a hardening agent in the method.

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