Pickling Agents

WASCO True-Tan Acid Bath Crystals
What's the secret of a clean, white-colored tanned skin? What's the most important step to prepare the raw skin to accept and hold the tannins? The acid pickle. Pickling a mammal skin not only cleans and preserves, but adjusts the chemistry of the skin to accept the flood of tanning agents and permanently adhere them to the fibers within the corium. 2 tablespoons (the same volume as 1/2 fluid ounce) of True-Tan Acid Bath Crystals per gallon of most water will drop the pH to 2.0 -- perfect for mammal skin tanning. Safer than liquid acids which may splash on skin or eyes. Works great with the Lutan F tanning system. Neutralizes with common baking soda. More that one quart container in a package requires a UPS hazardous fee. Cannot be shipped by air.
Code Item Description Price CT15-08 1/2 Pint True-Tan Acid Bath Crystals 7.95 CT15-16 1 Pint True-Tan Acid Bath Crystals 11.95 CT15-32 1 Quart True-Tan Acid Bath Crystals 18.95

Bascal S
This BASF Chemical is used in pickle solutions, or by itself. It has a hair-setting effect and breaks down the non-tannable protein within the skin, which produces a softer and stretchier leather.
Code Description Price LT318 5 lb. Bascal S 24.87

Rittel's Saftee-Acid
This incredible new product replaces sulphuric, hydrochloric, formic, acetic, oxalic and citric acids in your tanning solutions. No fumes, no airborne corrosives, no hazardous shipping, and safe to dump. It reaches lower pH levels better than formic or acetic acids. Works great in all tanning systems. Does not readily burn the skin if washed off in a reasonable amount of time (protective gear is still recommended).
Code Item Description Price EZ732 32 fl. oz. Saftee-Acid 11.80 EZ731 1 Gallon Saftee-Acid 42.00
Code Item Description Price CT17-1 1 lb. Citric Acid 6.95 CT17-5 5 lb. Citric Acid 21.95 CT17-10 10 lb. Citric Acid 34.95

Knobloch's Pickle Oil
New and improved additive which works on nontannable proteins so that every ounce of the hide gets tanned to reduce shrinkage and produce a softer, more supple skin. Compatible with all types of pickle and tanning solutions.
Code Item Description Price LT313 32 fl. oz. Pickle Oil 15.45
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