Industrial grade
MIMOSA FS
MIMOSA FS is a vegetable tannin extract utilized primarily in the leather industry. It enhances leather products by providing rapid tannin penetration, smoother grain, and improved lightfastness, making it ideal for retanning chrome-tanned leathers and full vegetable tanning in drums. Derived from Acacia bark, MIMOSA FS offers consistent results and quality with its fine, dedusted powder form. Key characteristics include a light color and high solubility, which meet the stringent demands of leather manufacturers worldwide.
Main applicationRetannage of chrome-tanned leathers — Rapid penetration and light shades
MIMOSA FS is significant to the leather tanning industry, primarily enhancing the quality and appearance of leather goods. Its ability to provide rapid tanning, ensure light shades, and improve lightfastness makes it a valuable component for leather manufacturers aiming to create premium products. Its features meet the industry’s demand for consistency and quality, contributing to the global competitiveness of leather products.
Also known as
- MIMOSA FS
- Vegetable Tannin Extract
- Acacia Bark Extract
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Available in 25 kg woven polypropylene bags with polyethylene liners.
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- Grade
- Industrial grade
- Appearance
- Light yellowish or pale powder
- Tannin content
- 60-67 %
- Non-tannin content
- 10-27 %
- Moisture content
- 1-8 %
- Insolubles
- near 0 %
MIMOSA FS is a natural tannin extract composed primarily of tannins (60-67%) with non-tannins and minimal insolubles. Its consistency and performance are characterized by a light-colored, fine powder that facilitates easy handling and processing. The product boasts excellent solubility and a low astringency, crucial for producing high-quality leathers with light, uniform shades. Buyers consider its moisture content, ranging up to 8%, and pH levels in solution, which vary significantly depending on the test method used. Packaging is typically in 25 kg woven polypropylene bags, making storage and transportation efficient. Before procurement, technical buyers should confirm the compatibility of MIMOSA FS with their specific leather processing requirements.
Delivery
MIMOSA FS is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Retannage of chrome-tanned leathers — Rapid penetration and light shades
- Full vegetable tanning in drums — Achieves smooth grain and light color
- Combination tannages — Reduced astringency in production
- Strap, case, or bag leathers — Provides high solubility and improved lightfastness
- Closed-pit tannage — Suitable where lighter color is essential
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Enables rapid tannin penetration for uniform tanning
- Provides light and uniform shades in leather
- Facilitates smooth grain finish
- Minimizes astringency, enhancing the leather's tactile quality
- Improves lightfastness, preserving leather quality over time
- High solubility ensures efficient processing
Quality assurance
- Batches are checked against the specification values listed above before dispatch.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What are the other names for MIMOSA FS?
MIMOSA FS is also referred to as MIMOSA FS, Vegetable Tannin Extract and Acacia Bark Extract. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of MIMOSA FS is supplied?
MIMOSA FS is supplied as Industrial grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What does MIMOSA FS look like?
MIMOSA FS is described as light yellowish or pale powder. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is MIMOSA FS used for?
Common applications include retannage of chrome-tanned leathers — Rapid penetration and light shades, full vegetable tanning in drums — Achieves smooth grain and light color, combination tannages — Reduced astringency in production, strap, case, or bag leathers — Provides high solubility and improved lightfastness and closed-pit tannage — Suitable where lighter color is essential. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use MIMOSA FS?
MIMOSA FS is supplied to the Water Treatment, Food Processing & Beverage, Agriculture & Agrochemicals, Mining & Minerals, Construction & Admixtures, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Cleaning & Detergents, Paints, Coatings & Inks, Textile & Leather Tanning, Oil, Gas & Energy and Laboratories & Research sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is MIMOSA FS available in?
Available in 25 kg woven polypropylene bags with polyethylene liners. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
What is the HS code for MIMOSA FS?
MIMOSA FS is recorded against the HS customs code 3201.20. Quote this on customs and export paperwork; it is confirmed again on the commercial invoice for your specific consignment.
References
Technical information on this page was compiled from the following published sources. Safety and handling data always comes from the supplier’s own safety data sheet.
- 1.Buy & Import Mimosa Fs | EximNexteximnext.com
- 2.Mimosa FS – NTEnte.co.za
- 3.BRAND NAME:ucl.co.za
- 4.Know Your Tannins: MIMOSAbetakim.com.tr
- 5.NTE Mimosa | LinkedInza.linkedin.com
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