Float has a bearing on bating as higher float reduces the concentration of Bate in liquor. Bating can be carried out at a temperature between 30-40 degree centigrade with the optimum temperature being 37 degree C.
The pH of the bating bath should be preferably be between 8.5 and 9.0 for best results. It is therefore possible to carry out bating operations after deliming in the same bath.
For desired final quality, duration of bating plays an important role. The required quantity may be adjusted depending on the type of the leather.