Distinct Acidity Profile
Neats 40 has a higher free fatty acid limit than the lower-acidity Neatsfoot Oil grades, providing a separate quality classification.
Neatsfoot Oil
NFO Neats 40 is an animal-derived neatsfoot oil grade used in leather processing and industrial oil manufacturing. Its distinct acidity, color and temperature-related characteristics provide manufacturers with an alternative raw material for leather treatment, lubricant production and textile oil formulations.
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Product overview
NFO Neats 40 expands the Neatsfoot Oil portfolio with a
material profile suited to manufacturing requirements that accommodate broader
raw material characteristics. It provides an alternative to lower-acidity
grades for industrial formulations where the selection of oil depends on the
intended processing conditions and finished-product requirements.
The Neatsfoot Oil family plays an established role in
leather manufacturing, particularly in replacing natural oils removed during
tanning. Its non-drying nature contributes to leather softness and helps
prevent hardening or embrittlement over time.
Performance profile
Core characteristics configured for this product by our technical team.
Neats 40 has a higher free fatty acid limit than the lower-acidity Neatsfoot Oil grades, providing a separate quality classification.
The grade permits a darker ASTM color than Neats 1528, Neats 20, Neats 30, Grade A and Neats 3035-1.
Neatsfoot oil retains its non-drying characteristics, supporting leather treatment without promoting hardening during aging.
Why it works
Neats 40 offers a raw material option for industrial formulations that accommodate higher free fatty acid content.
Its non-drying characteristics help maintain leather flexibility and reduce hardening or embrittlement during aging.
Technical profile
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Product family | Neatsfoot Neat Oils | — |
| Free Fatty Acid (as Oleic Acid) | 4 Max. | % |
| Color | 2.25 Max. | ASTM |
| Pour Point | 40 Max. | °F |
| Cloud Point | 46 Max. | °F |
| Iodine Value | 80–95 | — |
| Saponification Value | 190–200 | — |
Where it performs
An oil-based ingredient for fatliquoring formulations used to maintain leather softness and flexibility during processing.
Neatsfoot oil serves as a raw material for sulfonated formulations that produce fine-particle emulsions for leather treatment.
Neatsfoot oil is used in the manufacture of lubricating oils for industrial applications.
The Neatsfoot Oil family serves as a raw material for textile oil manufacturing and related industrial formulations.
Supply formats
Minimum order: Contact us for available pack sizes and minimum order quantity.
Available on requestRequest quoteProduct care
Store in tightly closed original packaging in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight and moisture.
Use clean, dry transfer equipment. Refer to the relevant safety and technical documentation before use.
Refer to the applicable SDS for complete handling and regulatory guidance.
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