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
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.
1 product contain this
Oakwood Leather Conditionerleather-conditioner
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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.