Avoid leather rejections because of formaldehyde In this whitepaper Royal Smit & Zoon is sharing a synopsis on the topic ‘Free formaldehyde’. Learn about the different ways to origin of the chemical, producing formaldehyde free leathers, releasable formaldehyde, testing leather chemicals (ISO 27587) and leather (ISO 17226-1 or VDA 275) on free formaldehyde and more. Download the whitepaper below. Regulations about the use and release of formaldehyde are becoming bigger challenges for the leather industry every year. Formaldehyde chemistry is interesting but also complicated. This makes communication about this topic between commercial and technical professionals somewhat difficult. Many misunderstandings do exist, sometimes leading to wrong choices. In this white paper we try to give an overview that requires only a basic understanding of chemistry, but is complete and scientifically correct. It is our objective to simplify communication about this topic. Download the whitepaper ‘Free Formaldehyde’ My email address** First name**Last name**Company name**Stay informed Please keep me informed about the latest news on Royal Smit & Zoon and the leather industry.Consent* I have read and accepted the Terms & conditions and Privacy Statement.EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Δ Production of low formaldehyde releasing leather: a real challenge Interesting for you Discover more on Chemicals & substances Renewable chemicals: replacing fossil-based by biobased ingredients What biobased materials can be used to replace petrochemicals? Discover our alternatives and criteria. What chemicals are used to tan leather? The most used chemical to tan leather is chromium III. Other chemicals used in tanning are aldehyde, vegetable tannins and zeolites. Leather, a renewable material Leather starts with a hide or skin, which is a natural material and 100% bio-based. By using products in the leather making process with a high level of bio-based content, the level of renewability of the material remains high. Chemicals & substances Discover Stay informed Receive the latest company news and industry updates Subscribe Share this:
