Neatsfoot Oil

NFO Grade-A

Name: NFO Grade-A
Brand: Neatsfoot Oil
SKU: NFO-CAT-023

NFO Neats Grade A is an animal-derived neatsfoot oil distinguished by its low free fatty acid specification. Developed for leather treatment and industrial oil formulations, it offers manufacturers a defined raw material option for applications requiring controlled acidity and the non-drying characteristics of neatsfoot oil.

Product codeNFO-CAT-023AvailabilityAvailableBrandNeatsfoot Oil

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Product overview

Engineered for dependable performance

NFO Neats Grade A represents a lower-acidity option within the Neatsfoot Oil portfolio, serving manufacturers seeking specific material characteristics for leather processing and industrial formulations.

Neatsfoot oils play an important role in restoring the natural oil content removed from hides during tanning. Their non-drying nature helps maintain leather softness and prevents hardening or embrittlement during aging.

The Neatsfoot Oil family also serves as a raw material source for industrial lubricants and textile oils. Neats Grade A provides manufacturers with an additional grade for evaluating material requirements across these applications.

Performance profile

Product features

Core characteristics configured for this product by our technical team.

Low Free Fatty Acid Content

Grade A has the lowest specified free fatty acid limit among the seven Neatsfoot Oil grades, distinguishing it from other products in the portfolio.

Non-Drying Oil Nature

Neatsfoot oil possesses non-drying characteristics that help prevent hardening and embrittlement of treated leather during aging.

Sulfonation Suitability

Neatsfoot oils are used in sulfonated formulations to produce fine-particle emulsions that penetrate leather during treatment.

Why it works

Practical benefits

01
Supports Controlled-Acidity Formulations
The lower free fatty acid specification provides a defined raw material option for manufacturers prioritizing acidity in material selection.
02
Contributes to Leather Softness
Neatsfoot oil helps restore oil content during leather treatment, supporting softness and reducing hardening as leather ages.

Technical profile

Product specifications

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Property	Value	Unit
General Information
Product family	Neatsfoot Neat Oils	—
Free Fatty Acid (as Oleic Acid)	0.5 Max.	%
Color	1.5 Max.	ASTM
Pour Point	32 Max.	°F
Cloud Point	38 Max.	°F
Iodine Value	80–95	—
Saponification Value	190–200	—

Where it performs

Applications

Leather Tanning

Neatsfoot oil replaces natural oils removed from hides during tanning, supporting the restoration of oil content in processed leather.

Leather Fatliquoring

An oil-based material for fatliquoring formulations that introduce oil into leather to maintain softness and flexibility.

Sulfonated Leather Oils

Neatsfoot oil serves as a starting material for sulfonated formulations that produce fine-particle emulsions for leather processing.

Leather Conditioning

The non-drying properties of neatsfoot oil support leather treatment formulations intended to reduce hardening and embrittlement during aging.

Industrial Lubricants

Neatsfoot oil serves as a raw material in the manufacture of lubricating oils for industrial applications.

Textile Oils

The Neatsfoot Oil family is used in textile oil manufacturing, providing an animal-derived oil component for industrial formulations.

Supply formats

Packaging options

Packaging on request

Minimum order: Contact us for available pack sizes and minimum order quantity.

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Product care

Storage and handling

Shelf life24 months

Storage conditions

Store in tightly closed original packaging in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight and moisture.

Handling instructions

Use clean, dry transfer equipment. Refer to the relevant safety and technical documentation before use.

Hazard classification

Refer to the applicable SDS for complete handling and regulatory guidance.

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Technical documents

Current controlled documents supplied from the product administration system.

TDS

Technical Data Sheet (TDS)

Revision: 05 Oct 2026

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