New matting agent enhances BASF's range of auxiliaries for leather finishing -- Lepton Matting MF.

M2 PRESSWIRE-20 March 2002-BASF: New matting agent enhances BASF's range of auxiliaries for leather finishing -- Lepton Matting MF (C)1994-2002 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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Lepton Matting MF is an aqueous dispersion which is applied in the base coat of leather finishes. This new product is especially effective for finishing matt upholstery, automotive and shoe upper leather.

The most important properties of Lepton Matting MF are as follows:

* Gives very matt base coats with a dry surface

* The finish has an even matt appearance and no dull, grey haze is formed

* Clear, intense colours can be obtained and there …