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Leather finishing crosslinkers for improved resistance and performance

Leather finishing crosslinkers for improved resistance and performance

Crosslinkers are essential performance enhancers within leather finishing formulations, helping improve the durability and resistance properties of finished leather. By strengthening the interaction between coating components, they contribute to enhanced performance across a wide range of end-use applications.

Stahl's crosslinker technologies are designed to help manufacturers achieve higher levels of abrasion resistance, chemical resistance, scratch resistance, and overall coating integrity. Suitable for demanding applications such as automotive interiors, upholstery, footwear, and luxury goods, these solutions support the creation of leather products that maintain their quality under intensive use conditions. Our portfolio offers compatibility with a variety of finishing systems, enabling customers to tailor performance to specific requirements. Combined with Stahl's expertise in formulation development, crosslinkers help optimize leather finishing systems while delivering durable, high-quality results that meet evolving market expectations.

Crosslinkers offering:

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Carbodiimides

Aziridines

Isocyanates

Preground

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Stahl uses polycarbodiimide crosslinkers, such as the Syncros™ line (including XR-55-400) and products like XR-5525 and XR-13-906, to improve durability, chemical resistance, and performance in leather coatings.

Astacin® Hardener CA.A

Improves wet rub and improved stability against hydrolysis. - Good print retention- Help to reduce tack of basecoats and topcoats

SYNCROS® XR-55-400

Increases resistance to wet, dry and solvent rubs-Promotes abrasion and scuff resistance-Non yellowing-Excellent anti-soil properties- Reduces tackiness of basecoats and prevent the cut-through at high embossing temperatures -No limit to pot-life

XR-13-906

Improves wet rub - Good print retention

XR-55-250

Excellent performance in antisoiling article- multifunctional carbodiimide

XR-5570

Excellent performance in antisoiling article- multifunctional carbodiimide

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