Oxalic Acid

Oxalic acid is a colourless crystalline substance which is soluble in water and is derived from plants; it is used in industries due to its acidic properties.

 

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Characteristics

Uses and Applications

Key applications

  • Bleaching Agent

Industries

  • Leather and textiles

Applications:

  • Crucial in generating high-quality leather that is resilient to water in both vegetable and chrome tanning.

  • Employed to give various attributes to leather products.

  • Improves colour take up leading to bright and lasting colours.

  • Aids in dye penetration by imparting an even spread of dye throughout the surface of the leather.

  • Kills bacteria and other microorganisms, thus increasing the durability of leather products.

  • Notably, it helps to retain the quality of leather by preventing it from degrading over time.

  • It is a cost-effective viable replacement for synthetic tanning agents thus encouraging the sustainable use of resources in leather production.

  • Promotes sustainable forest utilisation with regard to social and ecological impacts.

  • In traditional medicine, oxalic acid is used to treat cuts, burns and insect bites due to its anti-inflammatory effects.

  • This plant has been used to treat different ailments in various cultures across the world.

Packing

 Packed professionally for protection and proper measuring during leather processing, enhancing effectiveness and ease of use in the industrial sector.

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