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Neatsfoot Oil

  • Base oils
  • CAS 8002-62-8
  • IUPAC: Neatsfoot oil (rendered cattle hoof and shin oil)

Neatsfoot Oil (CAS 8002-62-8) appears in 7 of the 2,122 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of August 2026). It is readily biodegradable.

Not GHS-classified at any concentration. No skin sensitization or irritation potential at consumer use levels. Animal-derived; not suitable for vegan formulations.

Neatsfoot oil is a traditional leather-conditioning oil rendered from the shin bones and feet of cattle. It penetrates leather fibers, softens them, and adds a measure of water-repellency. The oil has been used in saddle and harness care for centuries, and persists in modern auto leather conditioners (notably Mothers VLR) as a natural conditioning agent. It is not classified as hazardous and is readily biodegradable. Some modern formulations use synthetic neatsfoot-style esters to avoid the animal-derived sourcing concern.

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: Traditional leather conditioning oil; softens and waterproofs leather by penetrating the fiber matrix

Common questions about Neatsfoot Oil

What is Neatsfoot Oil used for in car care?
Traditional leather conditioning oil; softens and waterproofs leather by penetrating the fiber matrix
Is Neatsfoot Oil a VOC?
No. Neatsfoot Oil is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Neatsfoot Oil on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. Neatsfoot Oil is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
Is Neatsfoot Oil biodegradable?
Yes. Neatsfoot 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.