GK-SP Rapeseed Oil Leather Additive – Heat-Stable Fatliquor for Premium Leather Finishes
Basic Information
Appearance: Yellow-brown free-flowing liquid
Active Content: 60 ± 2%
pH (10% aqueous solution): 6.0–7.0
Lightfastness: Good
Overview
GK-SP is a high-performance fatliquoring agent based on rapeseed oil, specifically designed to enhance the softness, strength, and surface quality of various leather types. Its unique formulation provides outstanding heat stability, making it suitable for applications requiring resistance to elevated temperatures. It imparts a pleasant moist feel, silky surface, and clean grain, while maintaining good tensile strength and low fogging values.
Performance Features
Heat stability: Resists high-temperature processing, ensuring consistent performance.
Softness: Delivers excellent softness and flexibility to finished leather.
Low fogging: Particularly suitable for automotive leather, meeting stringent fogging requirements.
Moist feel: Provides a comfortable, slightly moist tactile sensation.
Lightness and softness: Enhances the natural lightness and flexibility of leather.
Surface quality: Promotes a clean grain and silky, smooth surface.
Tensile strength: Maintains good physical strength for durable end products.
Applications
Automotive leather: Ideal for car interiors due to low fogging and excellent softness.
Garment leather: Enhances drape and comfort for apparel.
Glove leather: Provides flexibility and softness for comfortable fit.
Upholstery (furniture): Suitable for sofas and decorative leathers.
Shoe upper leather: Improves flexibility and surface finish.
All leather types: Recommended dosage 4–12% of the total fatliquor system.
Recommended Usage
Dosage: 4–12% (based on the weight of leather) depending on desired softness and application.
Can be used as a primary or secondary fatliquor in combination with other agents.
Handling and Storage
Stability: Minor changes in consistency or clarity may occur with temperature fluctuations, but performance remains unaffected.
Safety: Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and open wounds; rinse thoroughly with plenty of water if accidental contact occurs.
Storage: Store in sealed containers in a ventilated, cool warehouse, protected from sunlight, freezing, and moisture.
Packaging: Available in 120 kg, 150 kg, and 1000 kg drums; transported as non-hazardous cargo.
Quality Assurance
Each batch is tested for active content, pH, and performance properties to ensure consistent quality.