MagChem^® 10-CR:
Magnesium Oxide for Leather Tanning Applications

Used worldwide, MagChem 10-CR has a controlled rate of pH increase – allowing the chrome to uniformly penetrate leather hides to react completely with the collagen and thus preventing staining.

A single addition of MagChem 10-CR at the beginning of the chrome basifying step requires less labor compared to sodium- or calcium-based alkalis. In addition, neutralized chrome contains water soluble magnesium sulfate, which is not detrimental to leather.

MagChem 10-CR is carefully controlled during the calcination and milling steps to provide a consistent reactivity from lot-to-lot. The product is available in bulk carload and truckload, 50-lb. polyethylene-lined, multiwalled bags and 2000-lb. bulk sacks.