Artisan Leather Revitalizing Serum Formulation

A cost-effective leather revitalizing serum designed to deeply condition, protect against UV damage, repel water, restore color, and provide antimicrobial properties.

Technical Specifications

  • pH Level: 7
  • Shelf Life: 12 months
  • Batch Size: 1-5 liters
  • Processing Time: 2 hours
  • Temperature: 70°C during processing, 40°C during cooldown
  • Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
  • Viscosity: Medium
  • Certification: None

Ingredients

IngredientPercentageFunction
Water60.0%Solvent
Beeswax10.0%Conditioning agent, water-repellent
Coconut Oil8.0%Deep conditioning agent
Lanolin5.0%Emollient, moisture retention
Zinc Oxide5.0%UV protection
D-Panthenol4.0%Color restoration, conditioning
Grapefruit Seed Extract3.0%Antimicrobial agent
Polysorbate 203.0%Emulsifier
Fragrance1.0%Fragrance
Colorant1.0%Color restoration

Manufacturing Process

Phase A - Water Phase

  1. Combine water and D-Panthenol in a mixing vessel.
  2. Heat the mixture to 70°C with stirring.

Phase B - Oil Phase

  1. Melt beeswax, coconut oil, and lanolin together in a separate container at 70°C.
  2. Add zinc oxide and mix until uniform.

Phase C - Combination and Cooldown

  1. Gradually add Phase B into Phase A while stirring.
  2. Cool the mixture to 40°C and add grapefruit seed extract, Polysorbate 20, fragrance, and colorant.
  3. Adjust pH to 7 using citric acid or sodium bicarbonate if necessary.
  4. Continue mixing until uniform and cool down to room temperature.

Usage Instructions

Apply a small amount of the serum onto a clean, dry leather surface. Use a soft cloth to evenly distribute the product, ensuring deep penetration into the leather. Allow to dry completely.

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