Chemicals, tools and equipment for preservation of hides and skins ?

1. Salt - used to cure hides and prevent bacterial growth
2. Lime - used to remove hair and flesh from hides
3. Tanning agents (such as tannins) - used to tan hides and make them more durable
4. Dyes and finishes - used to color and protect the hides
5. Leather oils and conditioners - used to keep the leather soft and supple
6. Scrapers and knives - used to remove excess flesh and hair from hides
7. Tanning drums or vats - used to soak hides in tanning agents
8. Stretching frames - used to stretch and shape hides during the tanning process
9. Tanning knives and shears - used to trim and shape the finished leather
10. Storage containers - used to store finished hides and skins in a cool, dry place.