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Yes, it gets that name from the chromium compounds are used in the tanning process. Many countries have banned the use of hexavalent chromium in this process because of the adverse health effects.
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What is semi chrome leather?
Semi-Chrome tanned leather is leather which is chrome tanned after having first being vegetable tanned or syntanned. The chrome re-tannage makes the leather softer and more flexible. In the undeveloped nations leather is often vegetable tanned and exported as vegetable crust for chrome re-tannage.
Is the Triple Leather Cord Hemp Striped Bracelet made from real or immitation leather?
It is real leather and hemp.
Is Nappa really leather?
Nappa leather is really leather. It's a soft, chrome-tanned, smooth leather. It is colored with aniline, a toxic compound that smells of rotten fish.
What is the simulated leather?
Simulated leather are materials that are made to look like real leather. Simulated leather is not real leather at all.
What are the application of chrome dyes?
used for colouring fabric, leather, wool
Is distressed leather real leather?
no
What are the ratings and certificates for Chrome and Hot Leather - 1971?
Chrome and Hot Leather - 1971 is rated/received certificates of: Finland:K-16 Sweden:15 USA:PG-13 (2004 re-rating) USA:GP (original rating)
What is Dino chrome Formaldahyde?
Although resorcinol and urea-formaldahyde (plastic resin) are used, today with a chrome Teague Marine battery box, a chrome and white leather Dino Racing.
How does durablend leather compares to real leather?
Durablend leather is not as durable as real leather. The former is prone to peeling and cracking after a while however, real leather can be as good as new for a long time with proper conditioning and moisturizing.
Is real leather, or fake leather a better choice for a chair?
Its a matter of opinion. Fake Leather feels the same as real leather. It really doesn't matter. Though fake leather will wear and tear more over time then real leather. Its all up to the consumer.
What is better leather or polyurethane leather?
genuine leather is better. polyurethane leather (or PU) is not real leather.
What is Chrome tanning?
Chrome tanning, which involves the use of soluble chromium salts such as chromium sulfate, is used primarily to tan leather for the upper parts of shoes
