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Title:

Utilization of Chrome Shavings for Manufacture of Basic Chromium Sulphate (BCS)

Value Proposition:

Towards utilization of a solid waste generated by leather processing industry for value addition and economic as well as environment sustainability.

Summary Application:

Technology relates to employing chrome shaving waste generated from leather processing as a reducing agent for the production of BCS that can be used for tanning of hides and skins.

Advantages:

Effective use of chorme shavings in the preparation of basic chromium sulphate (BCS) can be a viable solution for solid waste management.

Commercialization Status: Licensed awaiting commercialisation
Tech. Readiness Level:
CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute
CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute[CSIR-CLRI]
:  director[at]clri[dot]res[dot]in
:91-44-24912150
:https://www.clri.org
Industrial Applications: Processes/Methods [Leather,Textiles and Related Items] Speciality Chemicals [Chemistry, Chemical Processes]