Degreasing Agent
Greibopon G10
GREIBOPON G10 is a high-performance degreasing agent based on fatty alcohol polyglycol ethers, specifically formulated for thorough and uniform degreasing in leather production. With an active substance content of approximately 100% and a pH value of 6 to 7 (10% solution), it delivers outstanding degreasing performance across a wide range of hides and raw materials.
GREIBOPON G10 is supplied as a yellowish liquid and is applied diluted, with concentration adjusted according to the desired result, process requirements, and raw material characteristics. A proven and effective approach is the addition of 0.2 to 0.5% GREIBOPON G10 during soaking and liming, where it significantly enhances degreasing depth and uniformity, laying the foundation for consistent quality in all subsequent processing stages.
Please note: GREIBOPON G10 is not stable in chrome tanning floats and should not be used in these applications. It shows good stability in salt solutions of standard concentration.
Key Benefits
Characteristics
| Base: | Based on fatty alcohol poly glycolic ethers |
| Appearance: | Yellowish liquid |
| Active substance: | Approx. 100 % |
| pH of a 10 % solution: | 6-7 |
Properties
| chrome tanning floats: | Not stable |
| salt solutions of usual Concentration | Good |
| Method of diluting: | GREIBOPON G10 is applied diluted according to the requested results, experience and raw material. |
Application Examples
GREIBOPON G10 is suitable for use in beamhouse operations wherever thorough and even degreasing of hides and skins is required as a prerequisite for uniform tanning, dyeing, and finishing results.
The addition of 0.2 to 0.5% GREIBOPON G10 during soaking accelerates the removal of natural fats and surface contaminants from the hide, improving the uniformity of rehydration and chemical uptake in all subsequent processing steps.
During liming operations, GREIBOPON G10 supports deep and even penetration of alkaline chemicals into the hide structure, ensuring uniform fibre opening and consistent leather quality across the full batch, particularly with raw materials of higher natural fat content.
Legal Information
GREIBOPON G10 has a shelf life of up to one year and is not sensitive to frost. Should the product freeze, it can be fully restored by warming to 20°C and stirring to homogenise. Below 10°C the product may become turbid. This turbidity has no effect on product efficacy or performance. Store in sealed original containers, protected from extreme temperatures.
The information contained in this publication is based on our current knowledge and practical experience. It does not relieve the user of the responsibility to conduct their own tests and assessments, particularly with regard to any influences that may arise during the processing and application of our products. No legally binding guarantee of specific properties or suitability for a particular purpose can be inferred from the information provided herein. It is the sole responsibility of the recipient to observe any applicable intellectual property rights as well as all relevant laws and regulations.