Bisphenols have become an important topic of discussion in the leather industry, especially since the restriction proposal of the European Chemicals Agency on bisphenols. To meet regulations and to hold on to our mission statement, to create a sustainable leather value chain, our subisidairy Smit has developed a special range of wet end solutions optimized on bisphenols for high quality leather. We offer syntans with low bisphenol values and introduce BioTan XP 01L, an innovative retanning agent with no detectable bisphenol. All our bisphenol optimized solutions are thoroughly tested, both on performance and on bisphenol limits. Download brochure The future of retanning is now, with BioTan XP 01L. Imagine retanning of the future; low emissions, bio-based ingredients and free of bisphenol and formaldehyde. With the power of a traditional phenolic retanning agent and no compromise on the performance, fullness and softness of the leather BioTan XP 01L offers just that. No detectable bisphenol. With tanning power. BioTan XP 01L is the latest innovation of Smit wet end and part of their recently launched Renewability range. An innovative phenolic retanning agent that is partly bio-based. It’s not a blend and not a filler. It is your next step in meeting the demand for low emissions and to build further towards a sustainable way of leather making. No detectable bisphenol values Multiple independent test results confirm this: bisphenol-F and bisphenol-S values are always below detection limit in BioTan XP 01L. On leather, so on Zeo White or wet blue retanned with BioTan XP 01L, analyses also show bisphenol values below detection limits on BPS, BPF, BPA, BPB. The main benefits of BioTan XP 01L: Tanning power, no filler Bio-based polymer produced by patented technology No detectable bisphenol Free of formaldehyde Very low emission values BioTan XP 01L gives you sustainable future-proof retanning without compromises on leather performance. Like no other retanning agent does. More information? Request the TDS Phenol-based, low bisphenol retanning solutions Download our brochure with bisphenol low retanning solutions Download pdf here Interesting for you Discover more news Smit expands range of sustainable Wet-end chemicals 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. 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. From Paris to New York: Zeology gets worldwide attention at fairs The month July was packed with interesting fairs and exhibitions. Our team was present at Premiere Vision Paris, Lineapelle and Global Footwear Sourcing (part of Texworld) also in New York. Discover the highlights. More news Go to all news articles Discover Stay informed Receive the latest company news and industry updates Subscribe to our newsletter Share this:
