Sesame Oil
- Base oils
- CAS 8008-74-0
Sesame Oil (CAS 8008-74-0) appears in 2 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026). It is readily biodegradable.
No GHS classification. Non-toxic, widely used in food and cosmetics. Note: sesame is a top allergen for individuals with sesame allergies — the brand discloses this on-label. Sesame oil is not a respiratory sensitizer or asthmagen.
Sesame oil is a plant-derived triglyceride oil from sesame seeds, used as a conditioning active in leather care products. Sesame oil contains sesamol and sesamin — natural antioxidants that contribute to the product's stability and may provide some incidental UV-protective effect in combination with benzophenone-type UV absorbers. It is balanced in oleic and linoleic acids, giving it moderate penetration with reasonable conditioning durability.
Important note for consumers: Sesame is a recognized top-9 food allergen in the United States. Weiman discloses sesame oil on-label. Individuals with documented sesame allergies should review this disclosure before use, though topical exposure on cured leather is not the same exposure route as ingestion.
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 Sesame Oil
- What is Sesame Oil used for in car care?
- Conditioning oil with natural antioxidant properties; provides suppleness and UV-protective lipid layer on leather
- Is Sesame Oil a VOC?
- No. Sesame Oil is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
- Is Sesame Oil on California's Proposition 65 list?
- No. Sesame Oil is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
- Is Sesame Oil biodegradable?
- Yes. Sesame Oil has a confirmed biodegradable profile.
2 products contain this
Armor All Leather Care Spray with BeeswaxProp 65leather-cleaner
Weiman Leather Cleaner & Conditionerleather-care
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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.