Corium suggests DMF alternative
As a result of the European Commission’s decision to issue a complete ban on the use of dimethylfumarate (DMF), Corium Solutions is suggesting companies use Micro-Fresh when transporting leather and leathergoods instead.
Micro-Fresh is DMF-free and does not contain any banned or restricted substances, such as Chromium VI, Formaldehyde and TCMTB (2-thiocyanomethylthiobenzothiazole). According to leather care and finishing solutions firm Corium Solutions, which created and manufactures the alternative product, it is also an efficient and cost-effective solution to the DMF ban.
DMF is a biocide used to prevent mould growth that can cause deterioration of leather furniture or footwear during storage or transport, especially in humid climates. It is often contained in pouches fixed inside furniture or added to footwear boxes, where it sublimates, protecting products from mould. Often, the pouches look similar to those containing silica gel, a non-harmful desiccant frequently used to protect leather products (see leatherbiz April 8, 2009).
