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Disclosed herein is a dispersing agent composition essentially comprising polyalkalene polyhydric compound, carbonyl and/or  hydroxyl functionality compound and surfactant. The composition finds application in leather processing industry for tanning without  adding any water or any other medium. It finds tremendous application potential in the tanning industry to ensure eco-benign leather  processing that does not add to environmental pollution as no effluent is generated. The invention is therefore envisaged to play a  crucial role in enhancing the economic and environmental benefits associated with tanning industry. The disclosure also relates to a  process for preparing the composition and also the process of eco-benign tanning using the said composition.