Smit Wet-End is introducing three new wet-end product solutions: Low Bisphenol containing Optitan TD 636L and Optitan TD 636 are added to the existing Optitan range The Sulphirol portfolio has been extended with Sulphirol FL 328, a 70% biobased leather softener. The launch of these products contributes to Royal Smit & Zoon’s mission, to create a more sustainable leather value chain, by using more bio-based products and lower emission rates. Optitan TD 636: Reduced emission on Bisphenol-S The Optitan range has been introduced in 2020 to offer tanneries state-of the art performance on emissions, heat yellowing and light fastness. This range of high concentrated products are more sustainable alternatives to existing retanning agents, while possibly lowering the cost per hide. Smit is now adding Optitan TD 636 (powder) and Optitan TD 636L (liquid) to this range with reduced emission values on Bisphenol-S and Formaldehyde and Free Phenol. With Optitan TD 636 Smit Wet-End is providing a solution for the expected regulations on bisphenols in leather. Product information Request Technical Data Sheet Sulphirol FL 328, 70% biobased An example of our innovation and continuous efforts to replace existing chemicals with sustainable alternatives is Sulphirol FL 328. This softener agent is 70% biobased and provides tanneries a sustainable alternative to Synthol FL 327 without compromising on leather performance. Produt information Request Technical Data Sheet Do you have any questions? We are here to help Contact us Smit Wet-End Have a look at all our wet-end solutions Visit the Smit website Interesting for you Discover more news Low bisphenol retanning range with BioTan XP 01L We offer syntans with low bisphenol values and introduce BioTan XP 01L, an innovative retanning agent 100% free of bisphenol. All our bisphenol optimized solutions are thoroughly tested, both on performance and on bisphenol limits. Smit & Zoon to use Beet Pulp as an alternative to chemical ingredients in leather production Thanks to research by Wageningen Food & Biobased Research in close collaboration with Smit & Zoon, the production of leather can become more sustainable. The research has shown that pectins from sugar beet pulp are suitable as bio-based ingredients in the production of leather. Smit & Zoon releases 2020 CSR Report Leather chemicals manufacturer Smit & Zoon has published its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report for 2020, highlighting the company’s environmental and social performance. More news Go to all news articles Discover Stay informed Receive the latest company news and industry updates Subscribe to our newsletter Share this:
