ENZYMATIC METHOD FOR UNHAIRING OF HIDES OR SKINS

摘要

The enzymatic method for unhairing of hides or skins comprises treating the hides or skins with an aqueous float with a pH value of 3.5 to 5.0 and containing an organic acid and a special carbohydrase preparation which is able to pass a specified standard test for unhairing carbohydrase activity. The method is efficient and cheap and provides a good compromise en regard to treatment time, maintenance of grain and pollution.