Pickling Agents

McKenzie Ultimate Acid
McKenzie's Ultimate Acid replaces other hazardous acids in your tanning solutions. It produces an excellent plump to your pickled skins for easy shaving. Works great in all tanning systems. No hazardous fumes, no airborne corrosives, and is sage to dump after neutralizing.

Code                   Item Description                  Price
MKUAQ                  32 fluid oz. Ultimate Acid         11.95
MKUAG                  1 gallon Ultimate Acid            42.95


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      8.10
CT15-16     1 Pint True-Tan Acid Bath Crystals       12.20
CT15-32     1 Quart True-Tan Acid Bath Crystals      19.35


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
BAS5     5 lb. Bascal S      26.00



Citric Acid
Many taxidermists are switching to citric acid as their choice for a pickling agent. Good results can be obtained with citric acid in conjunction with most any popular tanning oil or tanning agent. To each gallon of water, add 1 lb. of non-iodized salt and 3 oz. of citric acid. Maintain a pH of 2 and a salt content of at least 40%. Neutralize with baking soda before rinsing, draining, and tanning.


Code        Item Description      Price
RCA1        1 lb. Citric Acid      5.45
RCA5        5 lb. Citric Acid     24.30
RCA10      10 lb. Citric Acid     32.15


Knobloch's Pickle Oil
New and improved additive which works on non-tannable 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
K800      32 fl. oz. Pickle Oil      21.70

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