Lanolin

Waxes
CAS 8006-54-0
IUPAC: Wool grease

Non-toxic natural product. Rare contact allergen in wool-sensitive individuals (< 1% of population).

Lanolin is the natural oil extracted from sheep's wool — it's what makes sheep waterproof. In leather conditioners, it replaces the natural oils that automotive leather loses over time due to UV exposure, heat cycling, and friction. It's the gold standard leather conditioning ingredient because its molecular structure is similar to the oils in natural skin. Penetrates leather fibers rather than sitting on the surface. Completely safe — used in nipple creams, lip balms, and baby products.

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: Leather moisturizer and conditioner

1 product contain this

Chemical Guys Leather Conditioner
leather-conditioner

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