ISO 22244:2020

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 22244
First edition
2020-05
Leather — Raw hides — Guidelines for
preservation of hides
Reference number
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ISO 2020
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Characteristics of salt and auxiliary substances used in preservation processes .1
4.1 Characteristics of salt . 1
4.2 Quantity of salt . 1
4.3 Auxiliary chemicals and preservation mixtures. 2
5 Preservation methods of hides . 2
5.1 General . 2
5.2 Drying . 2
5.3 Wet salting . 3
5.4 Dry salting . 3
5.5 Brining . 3
5.6 Chilling . 3
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Introduction
This document has been developed to define processes of preservation that lead to higher quality
of preserved hides. Such preserved hides are subsequently subjected to further treatments for
manufacturing of leather and eventually for production of leather goods.
This document has indicated preservation procedures that should be followed to prevent either of the
following situations:
— conditions occurring through the preservation treatments which affect the processability of hides;
— various defects that can form on hides due to inadequate preservation conditions and during the
period of storage and delivery to users.
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 22244:2020(E)
Leather — Raw hides — Guidelines for preservation of hides
1 Scope
This document defines various preservation methods for raw hides. These preservation methods are
intended to suppress microbiological activity and to maintain the quality and commercial value of the
hides during storage.
This document applies to all raw hides of cattle and horses.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
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