Description

Neatsfoot Oil is a natural animal oil derived from the shin bones and feet of cattle, prized for its excellent leather conditioning and softening properties. Its primary value lies in its ability to deeply penetrate and preserve leather, preventing drying, cracking, and stiffening without leaving a greasy residue. This makes it an essential material for manufacturers and artisans in the leather goods, footwear, and equestrian equipment industries, as well as for maintenance in industrial and military applications.

Application

• Leather Conditioning & Preservation: The premier application for softening, waterproofing, and extending the life of leather products such as boots, saddles, belts, and bags.
• Equestrian Care: Used to maintain and protect high-quality leather saddles, bridles, and harnesses, ensuring flexibility and durability.
• Industrial Leather Maintenance: Applied for the upkeep of leather drive belts, gaskets, and seals in machinery to prevent drying and failure.
• Metalworking & Rust Prevention: Serves as a light lubricant and protective coating for tools and metal surfaces to inhibit corrosion.
• Wood Treatment: Used in some traditional wood finishing formulations to nourish and protect wood.
• Base for Specialized Compounds: Acts as a key ingredient in blends for high-performance leather dressings, polishes, and protectants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Neatsfoot Oil
CAS No.	8002-64-0
Molecular Formula	Not Applicable (Natural Oil Blend)
Molecular Weight	Not Applicable
Synonyms	Neat's-foot Oil; Oleum Bovis; Hoof Oil; Leather Oil; Leather Conditioner Oil; Tallow Foot Oil; Bovine Foot Oil; CAS 8002-64-0
EINECS	232-316-1

Quality Control

Our Neatsfoot Oil is processed and refined to meet consistent quality standards suitable for industrial and commercial use. While we offer standard technical grades, specifications for purity, color, viscosity, and acid value are strictly monitored. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is available with each batch to ensure transparency and compliance with your requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). As the product is easily oxidized, minimize headspace in opened containers and consider storage under an inert atmosphere for long-term bulk preservation. Keep away from strong oxidizers and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pale Yellow to Amber Oily Liquid
Odor	Characteristic, Faint
Identification	Complies (FTIR)
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.910 - 0.920
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.468 - 1.478
Acid Value	≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value	190 - 205 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	60 - 80 (cg I/g)
Moisture Content	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.