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  2. Leather production processes - Wikipedia

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    They include salt-free preservation systems, enzyme-assisted low-sulfide hair removal processes, [13] chemical-free enzymatic fiber opening, [14] ammonia-free deliming systems, pickle-free chrome tanning process, waterless chrome tanning technology, [15] chrome-free tanning methods, formaldehyde-free syntans [16] and solvent-free finishing ...

  3. Formaldehyde releaser - Wikipedia

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    A formaldehyde releaser, formaldehyde donor or formaldehyde-releasing preservative is a chemical compound that slowly releases formaldehyde. Formaldehyde-releasers are added to prevent microbial growth and extend shelf life. [ 1 ]

  4. Fumigation - Wikipedia

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    Formaldehyde fumigation has long been an accepted method for areas where microbiological cleanliness is required. Fumigation with formaldehyde vapor is the recognized and most commonly used method because it is a cost-effective procedure. [citation needed] However, alternative methods are sought due to safety and efficacy concerns.

  5. Carpet America Recovery Effort - Wikipedia

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    The Carpet America Recovery Effort or CARE is a joint industry-government non-profit organization whose mission is to develop market-based solutions for recovering value from discarded carpet. CARE was established on January 8, 2002 and their initial goals included a 10-year plan to increase the recycling and reuse of post-use carpet materials.

  6. Formaldehyde - Wikipedia

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    Formaldehyde (/ f ɔːr ˈ m æ l d ɪ h aɪ d / ⓘ for-MAL-di-hide, US also / f ə r-/ ⓘ fər-) (systematic name methanal) is an organic compound with the chemical formula CH 2 O and structure H−CHO, more precisely H 2 C=O.

  7. Carpet cleaning - Wikipedia

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    A 98% biodegradable or other, [2] slightly moist absorbent cleaning compound may be spread evenly over carpet and brushed or scrubbed in. For small areas, a household hand brush can work such a compound into carpet pile; working like "tiny sponges", the attracted cleaning solution dissolves dirt, and dirt and grime is attracted/absorbed to the compound.

  8. Embalming chemicals - Wikipedia

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    Formaldehyde works to fixate the tissue of the deceased. This is the characteristic that also makes concentrated formaldehyde hazardous when not handled using appropriate personal protective equipment. The carbon atom in formaldehyde, CH 2 O, carries a slight positive charge due to the high electronegativity of the oxygen double bonded with the ...

  9. Wrinkle-resistant fabric - Wikipedia

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    A durable press finish makes them dimensionally stable and crease-free. The finishing includes chemical finishing as well as mechanical finishing. [1] Wrinkle-resistant finishes were developed in the early 20th century as a way to deal with fabrics derived from cotton, rayon, and linen, which were found to wrinkle easily and retain the wrinkles.