BALLISTOL TROPHY BLEACHING 250 ML

Ballistol Trophy Bleaching is a powdered whitening agent for the initial preparation and restoration of hunting trophies, skulls and other bone specimens. The water-soluble powder helps remove yellow discolouration and restore a clean white appearance. According to the manufacturer’s current instructions, 45–60 g of powder is mixed with 100 ml of cold water and the approximate treatment time is 15 hours.

Suitable for use

• Whitening hunting-trophy skulls

• Treating roe-deer, red-deer and other game skulls

• Whitening cleaned bones and skeletal components

• Finishing newly prepared trophies

• Restoring older, yellowed skulls

• Preparing biological and educational specimens

• Maintaining trophy collections and displays

• Hunters, taxidermists and educational institutions

Why choose Ballistol Trophy Bleaching Powder?

• Suitable for initial preparation and restoration

• Helps return yellowed bone to a clean white appearance

• Powder can be measured according to the size of the job

• Dissolves in cold water before use

• Works during controlled heating and subsequent cooling

• Approximate treatment time of 15 hours

• Treatment can be repeated if necessary

• Suitable for skulls and other prepared bone components

• Supplied in a practical 250 g container

Technical specifications

• Product type: Powdered skull and bone-bleaching agent

• Intended use: Whitening hunting trophies and prepared bone specimens

• Suitable surfaces: Cleaned skulls and other prepared bone components

• Net weight: 250 g

• Current manufacturer-specified dosage: 45–60 g per 100 ml of cold water

• Preparation: Dissolve the powder in cold water

• Treatment: Place the bone in the solution, heat slowly to boiling point and allow the solution to cool

• Approximate treatment time: 15 hours

• Repeat treatment: Permitted if the first application does not produce sufficient whitening

• Form: Powder

• Intended result: Clean white bone

• Use on antlers, horns or tusks: Not intended

• Signal word: Danger

• Storage: Keep dry, tightly closed, locked away and out of reach of children

• Safety: Follow the packaging instructions and safety data sheet

Supplied with

• 1 × Ballistol Trophy Bleaching Powder, 250 g

Frequently asked questions

How should Ballistol Trophy Bleaching Powder be used?

According to the manufacturer’s current instructions, dissolve 45–60 g of powder in 100 ml of cold water. Place the cleaned bone in the solution, heat it slowly to boiling point and then allow the solution to cool completely. After approximately 15 hours, remove the bone and rinse it thoroughly with clean water. Always follow the instructions printed on the specific package supplied.

Must the skull be cleaned before bleaching?

Yes. Bleaching is a finishing stage and does not replace the removal of tissue, dirt or grease. The skull should be properly cleaned and as free from grease as possible, as remaining fat can cause an uneven result or later yellow discolouration.

Can it restore an older, yellowed trophy?

Yes. The product is intended both for the initial preparation of cleaned bone and for restoring skulls and other specimens that have become yellow over time.

What should be done if the result is not white enough?

Rinse the skull and assess the result after it has dried. If the whitening is insufficient, the manufacturer permits the treatment to be repeated. A very greasy specimen may require additional degreasing before another bleaching cycle.

Can the solution touch antlers, horns or tusks?

The solution is intended for bone and may alter the natural colour of antlers, horn material or tusks. Keep these parts out of the solution whenever possible and protect the transition between the skull and antlers carefully.

Does the product remove grease from bone?

No. Its primary function is whitening prepared bone. Grease should be removed before bleaching; otherwise, the skull may develop yellow areas again after treatment.

What protective equipment is required?

Avoid inhaling powder dust or vapour. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye and face protection. Use suitable respiratory protection if ventilation is inadequate. Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling the product, and wash your hands thoroughly afterwards.

Why does the product require careful handling?

The powder may be harmful if swallowed, irritate the skin and respiratory tract, cause an allergic skin reaction and produce serious eye damage. Inhalation may cause allergy, asthma-like symptoms or breathing difficulties in susceptible users. Retain the packaging so that its label can be shown to a doctor or poison centre if necessary.

When is Ballistol Trophy Bleaching Powder the right choice?

This product is suitable for hunters who want to whiten a cleaned skull during initial preparation or restore the appearance of an older, yellowed trophy. Its powdered form makes it possible to prepare the amount of working solution required for the individual specimen.

It does not replace boiling, tissue removal or degreasing. A very old, fragile, valuable or complex specimen is better entrusted to a professional taxidermist.

Expert recommendation

Clean and degrease the skull thoroughly before whitening. Weigh the powder accurately and prepare only as much solution as is required to treat the bone. Heat the solution slowly and avoid vigorous or prolonged boiling, as excessive heat can weaken bone or damage delicate nasal and orbital structures.

Protect the junction between the skull and antlers so that the solution does not alter their natural colour. Rinse the skull thoroughly after treatment and allow it to dry completely at room temperature. Assess the final colour only after drying, because wet bone can appear darker than it actually is.

A clean white finish for hunting trophies

Ballistol Trophy Bleaching Powder 250 g is suitable for whitening cleaned skulls and other bone specimens during initial preparation or restoration. Accurate measuring, controlled heating, an approximate 15-hour treatment period and thorough rinsing help produce an even result.