Bascal-S

Bascal(R)S

Directions:

The intended use for Bascal(R)S as an auxiliary pickle is that it has a degrading effect on protein after a certain duration of processing. In other words, it dissolves the non-flammable proteins in the skin. This process will make fur skin softer and more flexible as an end result.

Bascal(R) S can also be used as a dirt soak for game animal skins. Even with only a slightly acidic mixture, Bascal(R)S can reduce the risk of hair slippage. It also makes skins easier to flesh!

Use as an auxiliary pickle:

(pre-dissolve Bascal(R)S

1 ounce Bascal(R)S per gallon of water

6 ounces salt per gallon of water

Pickle skins over night or 8 to 10 hours. Next day, add 2 ounces pickling crystals or 1/4 to 1/2 ounce Oxalic Acid volume measure per gallon water.

Continue pickling for 8 to 10 hours. Remove skins and neutralize with Sodium Bicarbonate if tanning directions say to do so.

For De-liming:

For de-liming, Bascal(R)S is chiefly used in conjunction with other de-liming agents. Hydrogen Sulfide may develop during de-liming on account of the acid reaction of Bascal(R)S. To avoid this hazard, the product should always be added to the float in several portions and in pre-dissolve form. Place limed skins in Ammonium Sulfate for 2 hours. Now dissolve 1/4 ounce Bascal(R)S (volume measure) per 10 lbs. of skin. Add half the Bascal(R)S to the Ammonium Sulfate solution. Stir solution and after 30 minutes, add the other half of the pre-dissolved Bascal(R)S to the solution. Leave skin in solution for another hour. Remove de-limed skin, rinse in clear water and proceed with pickling.

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