In the leather industry, PURAC lactic acid is used in the deliming process due to its excellent deliming properties and mild action, resulting in fine-grain/soft leather. Another advantage of the use of PURAC lactic acid in the leather manufacturing process is its good penetration behavior. Consequently, other additives penetrate more easily and more effectively into the leather, resulting in higher-quality leather.

PURASOLV lactate esters are used in leather dyeing due to the:

Both effects will result in a higher-quality leather finish.