Why salt must be non-iodized

Submitted by Rod on 10/20/04 at 4:22 PM. ( rlahaise@telus.net ) 207.81.75.48

I am curious to know why salt used on hides must be non iodized. Can anyone provide me with some info?

Thanks
Rod

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It will neutralize Acid

This response submitted by gordon on 10/20/04 at 4:31 PM. ( ) 142.177.9.141

Eventually it will neutralize acids. It is just another chemical added to the tanning receipe that is not needed. However for home tanning it is not a problem. Just watch your acid PH.

HUH?

This response submitted by George on 10/20/04 at 6:11 PM. ( georoof@aol.com ) 205.188.116.133

I never heard that one before. Since salt is inert and the amount of iodine is so infinitesimally small, I seriously doubt it would ever effect the pH of an acid. I think if you check the SEARCH icon, you'll find that Bruce Rittel said that the only possible problem would come from actually staining light colored hides purple.

I remember hearing the same George.

This response submitted by Todd B on 10/20/04 at 10:53 PM. ( ) 4.224.159.36

About it neutralizing acid, Nope it will not.

Todd B

Salt is not inert

This response submitted by Mike Dunbar on 10/21/04 at 8:56 PM. ( ) 207.230.218.152

I agree with you George that the iodine is probably not going to do anything, but salt is not inert, it raises the pH of a solution, saltwater is slightly basic.

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