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Citric Acid is a great all natural, biodegradable acid for use in pickling skins. Amount needed to achieve proper pH will vary on water hardness. Add 3 ounces per gallon for a pickle solution. Add 1 oz. per gallon to a rehydration bath as a low cost bactericide.
Pickling Instructions: No-Harm Acid or Citric Acid
- Per gallon of warm water (not exceeding 90 degrees) add 1lb of salt. 2.5 gallons of pickle is recommended per deer cape.
- Amount of No-Harm Acid or Citric Acid required will depend on acid being used. If using Citric Acid add 3 oz per gallon of water. No-Harm Acid ½ oz per gallon of water.
- 3. A pH of 1.5 -2 is best.
- Skins should remain in the pickle solution for 24-48 hours before shaving. Stir / agitate pickle daily. (Skins can remain in the pickle for an extended period of time as long as the pH is maintained.)
- Once shaved, skins should be put back in pickle overnight.
- Adjust pH as needed.
- Re-Shave skins as needed the next day.
- Item #: CA10#
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