Introduction

The process involves sulpho-oxidation of vegetable/ marine oil in the presence of catalyst. It is environmentally friendly and finds application in the manufacture of softy upper from cow / buffalo hides and goat skins.

Industry classification

Primary : Leather chemical
Secondary : Chemical & Allied Products

Product type : Industrial

Manufacturing

a) process used

Primary : Sulpho-oxidation
Secondary : Chemical

b) Major machinery used : SS Reactor, Thermic Fluid System

Status : Licensed

i) Year first Licensed :1985-86
ii) No. Of License : One (M/s Assciated Chemicals, Kanpur)
iii) Whether in Production : Yes

Economic Information

Minimum Economic size : 1 tonne per day
Optimum investment : Rs.75 lakhs

Major Raw Materials Required : Vegetable Oil, Marine Oil, Sodium Sulphite

Patent Information

Patented : Yes
Patent No. : 180381
Country : India
Date granted : 971210

Contact for more information:

Dr. T. Ramasami,
Director, Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI),
Chennai -600 020, India
Tel: +91-(0)44-4910846
Fax: +91-(0)44-4912150
Email: clrimd@md2.vsnl.net.in