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Emu Oil

  • Base oils
  • CAS 8001-29-4
  • IUPAC: Emu oil

Emu Oil (CAS 8001-29-4) appears in 1 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026). It is readily biodegradable.

Non-toxic natural oil rendered from emu fat. No GHS hazard classifications. Used in cosmetics, wound care products, and pharmaceuticals. Non-irritating to skin.

Emu oil is a natural oil rendered from the subcutaneous fat of the emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae), native to Australia. It is composed predominantly of unsaturated fatty acids (oleic acid, linoleic acid, linolenic acid) with a fatty acid profile similar to human skin sebum — which accounts for its well-documented skin penetration properties. In leather care, it functions as a deep-penetrating conditioning emollient that can reach the inner fiber structure of leather, supplementing the surface-forming role of waxes.

Emu oil is used extensively in cosmetics, pharmaceutical skin preparations, and wound-care products. It carries no GHS hazard classifications and is considered non-toxic and non-irritating at use concentrations. Biodegradable and not aquatically toxic.

Health & environment profile

VOC
no
Prop 65 listed
no
Asthmagen
no
EPA Safer Choice
no
Aquatic toxicity
no
Biodegradable
yes
Bioaccumulative
no
Persistent
no
Ozone depleting
no
Microplastic
no
PFAS
no
Env. score
5/5
Purpose: Deep conditioning penetrant; natural emollient

Common questions about Emu Oil

What is Emu Oil used for in car care?
Deep conditioning penetrant; natural emollient
Is Emu Oil a VOC?
No. Emu Oil is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Emu Oil on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. Emu Oil is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
Is Emu Oil biodegradable?
Yes. Emu Oil has a confirmed biodegradable profile.

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Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.