Description

Mink Oil is a natural, high-grade animal-derived lipid prized for its unique fatty acid profile and excellent emollient properties. This product is essential for formulators seeking a premium, skin-compatible ingredient that enhances product performance and consumer appeal. It is primarily used by manufacturers in the cosmetics, personal care, and high-end leather conditioning industries.

Application

• Cosmetic & Skincare Formulations: Acts as a superior emollient and moisturizer in creams, lotions, lip balms, and anti-aging serums, providing deep hydration and improving skin barrier function.
• Hair Care Products: Used in conditioners, hair masks, and pomades to impart shine, manageability, and protection against environmental damage.
• Pharmaceutical Ointments: Serves as a base or additive in topical medicinal preparations for its skin-penetrating and soothing characteristics.
• Leather Care & Conditioning: A key ingredient in premium leather conditioners, polishes, and preservatives, where it nourishes, softens, and waterproofs leather goods.
• Soap Making: Incorporated into specialty soaps and shaving creams for its luxurious lather and skin-conditioning benefits.
• Industrial Lubricants & Release Agents: Employed in niche applications requiring a natural, biodegradable lubricant or mold release agent.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mink Oil
CAS No.	8023-74-3
Molecular Formula	Complex mixture of triglycerides, primarily from mink fat
Molecular Weight	N/A (Natural mixture)
Synonyms	Mink Fat; Mink Oil, refined; Mink Tallow; Neovison vison oil; Natural Mink Oil; Mink Oil (Neovison vison); Mink Oil, cosmetic grade
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Mink Oil is sourced and processed under strict quality protocols to ensure consistency and purity suitable for cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications. We offer various grades, including cosmetic and refined, with quality parameters such as acid value, peroxide value, and saponification value closely monitored. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request to verify compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This product is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere when specified for long-term storage). Keep away from strong heat sources and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pale yellow to yellow oily liquid
Odor	Characteristic, faint
Acid Value (mg KOH/g)	≤ 2.0
Peroxide Value (meq/kg)	≤ 10.0
Saponification Value (mg KOH/g)	190 - 210
Iodine Value (g I2/100g)	70 - 90
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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