Leather has all the prerequisites for a top class sustainable material. It is a natural by-product with very long life, comfort and the possibility of being repaired or recycled.
Pulcra helps tanneries produce sustainable leather
Our approach at Pulcra Chemicals is to help tanneries produce and develop sustainable leather. We support to optimize production processes and help sustain the environment through products that meet a variety of labels and standards. Our customers can choose from a wide range of products for a variety of articles and end uses.
Benefits:
- Development of fatliquors with a higher proportion of renewable raw materials, preferably of plant origin.
- Use of sugar-based alkyl polyglycoside (APG) surfactants in various degreasing and laundry detergents.
- Reduction of the use of process water
- Leather auxiliaries for the production of formaldehyde- and Cr(VI)-free leather
- Leather auxiliaries for the production of automotive leather and high quality furs.
Beamhouse
PULCRA Beamhouse
Sustainable high-performance auxiliaries for your beamhouse
PULCRA offers a comprehensive portfolio of beamhouse auxiliaries under the brands CORATYL®, FORYL®, PERDOL® and PELLUCIT®, delivering optimized processing from soaking through pickling for all raw material types.
Complete Process Coverage
Soaking
- Fast and deep rehydration with advanced wetting systems
- Surfactant concentrates for thorough dirt, blood, and manure removal
- Enzymatic boosters for rapid opening-up
- Bactericidal control for improved preservation management
Liming
- Optimized low-sulfide liming systems for reduced environmental impact
- Controlled unhairing (hair-saving or dissolving)
- Auxiliary systems for uniform fiber opening and swelling control
Deliming & Bating
- Ammonium-free or low ammonia deliming with mild, uniform action
- Enzyme technologies for precise protein removal
- Buffer systems ensuring smooth pH adjustment
- Suitable also for thick pelts
Degreasing
- High-performance degreasing agents for sheep and goat skins
- Low-foam systems and preparations based on extended surfactants
Pickling
- Controlled acidification for uniform penetration
- Wetting and anti-wrinkle systems for grain protection
- Clean, homogeneous pickled pelts
Smart Product Allocation
- CORATYL® – auxiliaries for various process steps
- FORYL® – degreasing agents, emulsifiers
- PERDOL® – soaking agents and special surfactants, liming auxiliaries, deliming agents
- PELLUCIT® – enzymatic preparations and preservatives
PULCRA Process Advantages
- Superior cleanliness of flesh and hair sides
- Wrinkle reduction and improved surface yield
- Uniform chemical penetration
- Reduced process times and improved productivity
- Reliable performance across: Bovine hides, Sheep and goat skins, Exotic skins
Sustainability Benefits
- Reduced water consumption through shorter floats and optimized washing
- Lower sulfide load and total dissolved solids (TDS)
- Reduced BOD, COD, and nitrogen levels
- Reduction of conductivity and sulfate concentration in waste waters
- Pulcra Naturalis® options for reduced carbon footprint
- Avoidance of restricted substances (ZDHC-aligned)
- Lower air emissions including odor and hazardous gases
- Improved hide substance yield → less raw material waste
- Production waste suitable for further valorization, including applications in food and feed supply chains (in compliance with applicable regulations)
Your Value
PULCRA Beamhouse solutions enable tanneries to combine process efficiency, consistent leather quality, and sustainability —from raw hide to pickled pelt.
Degreasing and Scouring
PULCRA Degreasing and Scouring
High-performance auxiliaries for efficient fat and impurity removal
PULCRA offers a comprehensive range of degreasing and scouring auxiliaries under the brands FORYL®, PERAMIT® and PERDOL®, ensuring reliable processing of leather, wool, and fur – including for greasy and demanding raw materials.
Complete Process Coverage
Degreasing
- Highly efficient removal of natural fats and oils, even from very greasy origins
- Powerful emulsification systems ensuring stable dispersion without re-deposition
- Low-foam technologies supporting controlled and efficient processing
- Boosting degreasing activity by extended technology
- Effective performance across a broad temperature and pH range
Scouring (Wool & Fur)
- Thorough cleaning of wool and hair structures
- Cleaner, straighter hair for double face and fine fur applications
- Gentle yet effective impurity removal while preserving fiber integrity
Process Optimization
- Stable bath conditions preventing fatty spew
- Tailor-made solutions adapted to raw material origin and process setup
- Reliable processing for all animal types, including: Bovine hides, Sheep skins (high grease), Goat skins, Fur and wool
Smart Product Allocation
- FORYL® – advanced degreasing systems with strong emulsification performance
- PERAMIT® – specialized scouring solutions for wool and sensitive fibers
- PERDOL® – process auxiliaries supporting stability and efficiency in degreasing and scouring
PULCRA Process Advantages
- Consistent and thorough fat removal for improved downstream processing
- Uniform cleanliness across the entire surface and fiber structure
- Reduced risk of fatty spew and surface defects
- Improved handle and appearance of leather, wool, and fur
- Reduced process complexity through robust, easy-to-control systems
Sustainability Benefits
- Low dosage concepts reducing overall chemical consumption
- High biodegradability (up to 95% according to OECD methods)
- Pulcra Naturalis® options for reduced carbon footprint
- Simplified wastewater treatment and reduced environmental load
- Significant odor reduction in finished articles
- Reduction of Cr(VI) formation risk in chrome-tanned leather and double face possible
- Increased valorization of production waste, including regulated applications in food and feed chains
Tanning
PULCRA Tanning
High-performance tanning agents and specialties for wet blue, chrome-free, metal-free, and aldehyde-free leather production
PULCRA offers a comprehensive portfolio of tanning systems within the CORATYL® and DRASIL® product ranges, enabling reliable and flexible processing across a wide variety of leather types and tanning concepts.
Complete Process Coverage
Tanning Performance
- Reliable achievement of safe and consistent shrinkage temperature
- Efficient penetration and fixation of tanning agents
- Processing concepts supporting high exhaustion levels
- Suitable for chrome, chrome-free, metal-free, and aldehyde-free systems
Leather Quality
- Soft, yet full and round leather character
- Tight and fine grain structure
- Bright, white, or brilliant dyeing results
- Consistent leather performance across applications
Processing Efficiency
- Easy shaving behavior for streamlined downstream processing
- Controlled and reproducible process conditions
- Solutions adaptable to different raw materials and process setups
Smart Product Allocation
- CORATYL® – auxiliaries and specialty tanning systems for structure, fullness, and performance enhancement
- DRASIL® – synthetic tanning agents and aldehyde-based technologies for pre-tanning and tanning
PULCRA Process Advantages
- High exhaustion of tanning agents for efficient resource utilization
- Improved fixation leading to consistent leather properties
- Durable leather with reliable performance characteristics
- Flexible system selection covering multiple tanning technologies
Sustainability Benefits
- Reduced COD load in wastewater and lower chemical consumption due to higher exhaustion
- Low-bisphenol syntan systems
- PellNatur® system free of chrome and heavy metals
- Pulcra Naturalis® options for reduced carbon footprint
- LCA-driven product selection
- High biodegradability and compostability supporting material recycling
- Contribution to sustainable leather production concepts
Fatliquoring
PULCRA Fatliquoring
High-performance fatliquors and lubrication systems for optimal fiber softness, strength, and performance
PULCRA offers a comprehensive portfolio of fatliquors and specialty lubricants within the PELLAN®, PELLASAN®, PERAMIT® and SIRIAL® ranges, ensuring precise fiber lubrication for leather and fur applications across all process stages.
Complete Process Coverage
Fatliquoring Performance
- Fatliquors based on synthetic and natural oils, including fatty components from integrated in-house production
- High-exhaustion main fatliquors for efficient and uniform distribution
- Electrolyte-stable products suitable for pickle and tannage processes
- Cationic fatliquors enabling targeted lubrication and handle control
Leather & Fur Properties
- Balanced softness, fullness, and grain tightness
- Improved tear strength, especially in thin articles
- Lightweight leather constructions
- Excellent water repellence through dedicated hydrophobing systems
- Premium lubrication concepts for high-value fur applications
Advanced Technologies
- Modern low-odor, low-emission fatliquors for automotive leather production
- Tailor-made polymeric systems for high-performance fatliquoring
- Special additives for tear strength enhancement including extended technology
- High-quality kicking oils for softness, fullness, and elasticity
Smart Product Allocation
- PELLAN® – high-end products for water repellence
- PELLASAN® – high-performance synthetic fatliquors
- PERAMIT® – specialized auxiliaries for strength enhancement and process support
- SIRIAL® – fatliquors based on natural components
PULCRA Process Advantages
- Precise control of leather softness, fullness, and handle
- Uniform fiber lubrication ensuring consistent quality
- Improved mechanical properties such as tear strength and elasticity
- Durable leather and secure prevention of Cr(VI) formation supported by the PULCRA Protected Fatliquor Concept®
- Reliable processing across a wide range of leather and fur types
Sustainability Benefits
- Use of renewable raw materials for fatliquors – Pulcra Naturalis® solutions supporting a reduced carbon footprint
- Optimized emission profile
- Increased durability through the Pulcra Protected Fatliquor Concept® and the use of tear-strength-enhancing technologies
- Systems for secure VOC and odor capture
- Efficient exhaustion contributing to reduced chemical consumption and lower COD load in wastewater
- Technologies supporting long-lasting leather performance
- Contribution to sustainable leather and fur production concepts
Retanning
PULCRA Retanning
High-performance retanning agents for controlled fullness, tightness, lightness, color, and leather character
PULCRA offers a comprehensive portfolio of retanning systems within the CORATYL®, DRASIL® and PULCRA® Color ranges, enabling precise adjustment of leather properties and color across a wide variety of raw materials and end-use requirements.
Complete Process Coverage
Retanning Performance
- Mineral and synthetic retanning agents for versatile system design
- Reliable neutralization systems ensuring consistent process conditions
- Efficient penetration and uniform distribution within the leather structure
- Controlled build-up of leather properties across different applications
Leather Properties
- Adjustable fullness, softness, and grain tightness
- Excellent filling of loose and empty fiber structures
- Solutions for white leather
- Spongy or compact leather character depending on system selection
- Lightweight leather with optimized handle
Color & Dyeing Performance
- High-performance dyes for brilliant and uniform shades
- Excellent penetration and level dyeing behavior
- Wide color spectrum for versatile article design
- Consistent shade reproducibility across different batches
- Optimized compatibility with retanning systems for improved dye fixation
Advanced Technologies
- Polymeric systems designed to selectively fill empty areas of the leather
- Formaldehyde-free resin technologies meeting modern requirements
- Bio-based fillers delivering excellent leather fastness properties
- Tailored solutions for demanding applications, including automotive
- High-performance products for upgrading lower-quality raw materials
Smart Product Allocation
- CORATYL® – mineral and specialty systems supporting structure, fullness, and dyeing auxiliaries
- DRASIL® – synthetic and mineral retanning agents, polymers, bio-products, and resins for performance tuning
- PULCRA® Color – high-performance dyes for brilliant shades and uniform dyeing behavior
PULCRA Process Advantages
- Precise adjustment of fullness, softness, color intensity, and leather character
- Improved grain tightness and surface quality
- High flexibility for different raw materials and leather types
- Excellent upgrading potential for lower-quality hides and skins
- Reliable and reproducible retanning and dyeing performance
Sustainability Benefits
- Formaldehyde-free resin systems supporting safer processing
- Low-bisphenol syntan systems meeting future regulatory requirements
- High share of renewable raw materials in Pulcra Naturalis® solutions supporting a reduced carbon footprint
- Improved durability through effective oxidation control
- Efficient product performance reducing overall chemical consumption
- Solutions designed to meet stringent eco-label requirements
- Contribution to sustainable leather production concepts
Fur
PULCRA Fur
High-performance chemical solutions for processing, tanning, lubricating, and finishing of fur and sheepskin articles
PULCRA offers a comprehensive portfolio of process chemicals for fur applications, covering soaking, scouring, degreasing, enzymatic treatment, tanning, fatliquoring, kicking, and finishing. The coordinated system ensures outstanding softness, durability, and natural appearance of fur articles.
Complete Process Coverage
Beamhouse & Preparation
- Soaking agents ensuring efficient rehydration and impurity removal
- Degreasing systems for reliable removal of natural fats and oils
- Scouring agents for thorough cleaning of wool and hair structures
- Enzymatic products for controlled fiber opening and cleanliness
Tanning & Retanning
- Mineral and synthetic tanning agents for white and specialty tannages
- Chrome-free system PellNatur® for high-quality fur
- Systems enabling soft, flexible, and durable fur leather
- Technologies improving penetration, fixation, and uniformity
- Systems delivering high shrinkage temperature and excellent softness
Fatliquoring & Kicking
- High-performance fatliquors ensuring softness, nourishment, and elasticity
- Specialized kicking oils with excellent penetration and greasing effect
- Systems improving area yield, softness, and hair quality
- Tailored lubrication concepts for different fur types and applications
Finishing & Effects
- Solutions for glossy, silky, and well-standing hair
- Products improving brilliance, softness, and antistatic behavior
- Technologies supporting ironing processes for premium touch and appearance
- Auxiliaries for handle modification and final appearance enhancement
Smart Product Allocation
- Perdol® – soaking agents for efficient wetting and rehydration
- Foryl® – degreasing agents for fat and oil removal
- Peramit® – scouring and wool washing solutions
- Pellucit® – enzymatic agents and preservatives for process control
- Coratyl® – auxiliaries and tanning agents for structure and fixation
- Drasil® – mineral and synthetic tanning agents for performance tanning
- Pellasan® / Sirial® – fatliquors for softness and lubrication
- Sirial® – high-performance kicking oils for greasing, softness, and finishing effects
PULCRA Process Advantages
- Outstanding softness, flexibility, and natural handle of fur
- Excellent hair quality with brilliance, gloss, and silky touch
- Improved durability and long service life of fur articles
- Efficient processing across all stages from soaking to finishing
- High adaptability to different fur types (sheep, mink, fox, etc.)
Sustainability Benefits
- Long-lasting fur articles supporting resource-efficient consumption
- Use of renewable raw materials and reduction of petroleum-based components
- Avoidance of hazardous substances and improved product safety
- Efficient products enabling reduced chemical consumption
- Protection against oxidation, preventing odor and yellowing
- Contribution to sustainable fur processing and production concepts
Finishing
PULCRA Finishing
High-performance finishing systems for durable, functional, and visually outstanding leather articles
PULCRA offers a comprehensive portfolio of finishing solutions covering binders, pigments, lacquers, and auxiliaries. The product range enables precise design of surface properties, appearance, and performance for all leather applications.
Complete Process Coverage
Finishing Performance
- Binders, lacquers, and resins for all finishing types
- Reliable film formation for consistent and durable coatings
- Flexible processing across a wide range of leather types and applications
Optical Properties
- Brilliant pigments covering the full color spectrum
- Adjustable brilliance from high gloss to deep matt effects
- Excellent covering power for upgrading lower-quality substrates
- Consistent and uniform surface appearance
Functional Performance
- Auxiliary systems including glossing agents, waxes, and pull-up oils
- Improved rub and scratch fastness
- Tailored touch modifiers for specific haptic effects
- Solutions for fashionable and high-performance leather articles
Smart Product Allocation
- Pulcra® Resin – acrylic and polymer binders for basecoat and performance layers
- Pulcra® Flex – PU-based systems for flexibility, covering, and natural look
- Pulcra® Lac – lacquer technologies for topcoat protection and appearance
- Pulcra® PGM / LD – pigments and dyes for full color design
- Pulcra® Wax / Oil / Touch / Filler / Fix – auxiliaries for handle, gloss, effects, and performance tuning
PULCRA Process Advantages
- Excellent balance of performance, optics, and haptics
- High flexibility in designing article-specific finishes
- Improved fastness without reliance on critical chemistries
- Effective upgrading of lower-quality leather substrates
- Systems for durable water repellence
- Reliable and reproducible finishing performance
Sustainability Benefits
- Water-based finishing systems supporting workplace safety and environmental protection
- Reduced VOC emissions and low-odor technologies
- High-performance systems enabling longer product lifetime
- Efficient coating systems reducing material consumption
- Avoidance of critical substances while maintaining high fastness levels
- Contribution to sustainable leather production concepts