Probiotic composition as leather auxiliary agents and use thereof

摘要

A method for reducing chemical oxygen demand during leather processing, the method comprising (a) pre-soaking fresh hides in a first solution comprising about 0.25 percent probiotic dispersing agent for about 60 minutes at about 20 degrees C; (b) draining the first solution; (c) soaking the fresh hides in a second solution comprising about 0.3 percent probiotic soaking agent and about 0.5 percent soda ash for about 60 minutes to about 120 minutes; and (d) further processing of the hides to produce a tanned leather product.