Mink oil

Mink oil (CAS 8023-74-3), also sold under the trade name Minkolein, is a rendered animal fat derived from the subcutaneous fat of mink pelts.

Where is Mink oil used?

• Personal care: skin conditioning in creams, lotions and hair treatments, improving absorption and reducing transepidermal moisture loss
• Leather goods: conditions, softens and restores suppleness to hides, boots and saddlery
• Textiles: fiber lubricant during processing, reducing friction and improving fabric handle
• Coatings and sealants: plasticizing additive that enhances surface flexibility and adhesion to porous substrates
• It extends the service life of finished leather in the garment and footwear sectors.

Good to know: Its fatty acid profile closely resembles human sebum. Refined grades meeting purity benchmarks for low free fatty acid content are the most commonly traded forms on the global market.

Commercial specifications

• Drum and IBC quantities