Soy - Based Leather Conditioner

Summary of the technology

Airable Research Lab has formulated a soy-based leather conditioner that can extend the life of leather products. This eco-friendly treatment is as effective as its petroleum-based competitors.

Airable Research Lab, business line of Ohio Soybean Council

Details of the Technology Offer

This formulation is a water-based emulsion with humectant to moisturize and preserve. Soybean oil naturally restores luster and seals the leather. Silicone oil provides a long-lasting, water-repellant finish to protect from wetting and staining.The result is an easy-to-apply solution that nourishes the leather and has a non-slippery feel.

The Airable team tested the product on several types of leather, including a car seat, antique coat, and baseball glove. Researchers treated the material with the soy-based product and two commercial products, as well as leaving a segment untreated as a control. Researchers then measured and compared various properties (e.g., contact angle and gloss). Results indicate that the soy-based product performs as well as the commercial products, providing equal protection, no significant impact onappearance, and no greasy residue that can collect dust.

PROPERTIES

  • Appearance: White (does not affect leather color)
  • Viscosity: creamy but not thick
  • Application: Spray (easy to apply)
  • Odor: None

APPLICATIONS
The soy-based conditioner has broad applicability for both industrial and domestic uses:

  • Automotive (car upholstery)
  • Home furniture (couches, chairs)
  • Apparel (coats, sneakers, belts)
  • Recreational (baseball gloves, saddles)

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Related Keywords

  • Industrial Manufacture
  • Coatings
  • Footwear / Leather Technology
  • Dry filling related to Footwear / Leather Technology
  • Dyes related to Footwear / Leather Technology
  • Tanned leather process related to Footwear / Leather Technology
  • Polymer-based composites
  • Sustainability
  • conditioner

About Airable Research Lab, business line of Ohio Soybean Council

GREEN PRODUCTS CAPITALIZE ON A CRITICAL MARKET TREND

Growing sustainability concerns have prompted advocacy for stricter chemical regulations, and both evolving policy and consumer preference have stimulated market shifts toward bio-based raw materials. Soybeans have broad applications across both consumer and industrial spheres, often providing benefits in terms of cost, function, and sustainability.

Airable Research Lab, business line of Ohio Soybean Council

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