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Mink Oil (Neovison vison oil)

  • Base oils
  • CAS 8023-83-4
  • IUPAC: triglycerides from Neovison vison

Mink Oil (Neovison vison oil) (CAS 8023-83-4) appears in 2 of the 2,122 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of August 2026). It is readily biodegradable.

No H-codes at typical product concentrations. No skin-sensitizer (H317), skin irritation (H315), or eye irritation (H319) classification at mixture level. Animal-derived oil; not a lanolin derivative — not associated with lanolin sensitization reactions.

Mink oil is an animal-derived conditioning oil rendered from the fat layer of mink pelts (Neovison vison). It is primarily composed of triglycerides with a high proportion of unsaturated fatty acids, particularly palmitoleic, gadoleic, and oleic acids — a fatty acid profile closer to human sebum than most plant oils, which is why it absorbs readily into leather and skin without a greasy residue. It has no recognized GHS hazard classification at mixture-level concentrations in consumer products and is not a lanolin sensitizer. Mink oil is sometimes withheld as a trade secret in SDS filings due to its value as a proprietary conditioning active.

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
4/5
Purpose: Conditioning agent in leather and vinyl care products; replenishes surface pliability

Common questions about Mink Oil (Neovison vison oil)

What is Mink Oil (Neovison vison oil) used for in car care?
Conditioning agent in leather and vinyl care products; replenishes surface pliability
Is Mink Oil (Neovison vison oil) a VOC?
No. Mink Oil (Neovison vison oil) is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Mink Oil (Neovison vison oil) on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. Mink Oil (Neovison vison oil) is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
Is Mink Oil (Neovison vison oil) biodegradable?
Yes. Mink Oil (Neovison vison oil) has a confirmed biodegradable profile.

2 products contain this

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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.