Does Angelus fabric stain guard sprays have PFAS?
We graded 9 Angelus fabric stain guard sprays products, averaging Good (63/100). 4 of them grade Good or better. Against the other 29 fabric stain guard sprays brands we grade, where the middle brand sits at 40/100, Angelus is better than typical.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
Angelus fabric stain guard sprays worth buying Good or better, best-graded first
Angelus
Ultimate Shoe Care Kit
Leather conditioners, cleaners, brushes, cloths
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in cleaners
Water-based shoe cleaners in this kit are expected to have minimal VOC content, but…
Fragrance allergens
Many shoe care products include fragrance additives that can trigger contact dermatitis…
Bacterial or mold growth in cloth and brush storage
Damp brushes and cloths can harbor mold or bacterial growth if stored wet. This is a…
Shoe care kit with no identified PFAS-prone ingredients; brand silent on testing.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Angelus
Neatsfoot Oil Compound
neatsfoot oil, mineral oil blend
Allergens from neatsfoot oil
Neatsfoot oil is a natural animal derivative; individuals with beef or bovine protein…
Microbial growth if stored improperly
Oil-based products stored in warm, humid environments or contaminated containers can…
Flammability of mineral oil blend
Mineral oil is flammable; product should not be stored near open flames, heat sources, or…
Lower concern; traditional oil-based leather conditioner without PFAS markers.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Angelus
Brand Prime Neatsfoot Oil Compound
Neatsfoot oil compound, natural leather conditioner
Rancidity and microbial growth in stored product
Natural animal-derived oils can oxidize and become rancid over time, particularly if…
Lower concern; traditional oil-based leather treatment unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Angelus
Reptile & Exotic Skin Cream and Conditioner
Leather conditioner and cream product
Undisclosed fragrance or allergen compounds
Leather conditioners often include fragrance masking or preservation additives. Without a…
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during application
Oil or solvent-based conditioners may release low levels of VOCs during application.…
Coating incompatibility or finish degradation
Exotic skins such as python, ostrich, or alligator often have specialized factory…
Bacterial or mold growth if product is contaminated
Cream-based conditioners can harbor microbes if stored improperly or if application tools…
Topical cream has no known PFAS triggers; brand silent on ingredients.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Angelus
Mink Oil Paste Leather Waterproofer and Contitioner 3 oz
mink oil paste, natural oil-based conditioner
Microbial growth (natural oil rancidity)
Animal-derived oils in paste form can develop mold or bacterial growth if exposed to…
Skin sensitization (mink oil allergenicity)
Rare but documented cases of allergic contact dermatitis to mink oil in sensitive…
Lower concern; natural oil product unlikely to contain PFAS but unverified.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Angelus
Boot Spray
spray coating, polymer-based water/stain repellent
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polymer coatings often use formaldehyde-based crosslinkers to bond the repellent layer to…
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in solvent carrier
Spray formulations inherently contain volatile carriers (water, hydrocarbons, or…
Aerosolization and respiratory exposure during spraying
Spray application creates fine particulate and vapor mist. Users inhale both the polymer…
PFAS
Historical textile waterproofing sprays relied on perfluorinated or polyfluorinated…
Waterproof boot spray; PFAS risk unclear without brand disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Angelus
Water & Stain Repellent Pump Spray
Proprietary water and stain repellent coating (unspecified)
Inhalation exposure from spray application
Pump spray delivery creates fine mist and volatile organic content likely in the…
Skin contact with wet coating
Direct handling of freshly sprayed fabric may deliver fluorochemical residues to hands…
PFAS
Proprietary formulation and brand silence on chemistry make PFAS presence probable…
Wait for brand to disclose coating formula or independent testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Angelus
Silicone Water Repellent
silicone-based water repellent coating
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during application
Silicone-based spray repellents often contain organic solvents to achieve liquid form and…
Skin or respiratory sensitization from aerosolized coating
Silicone spray products can generate fine mist; individuals with sensitive airways or…
Silicone-based repellent likely lower concern, but no PFAS disclosure available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Angelus
Water & Stain Repellent 5.5oz
Proprietary water and stain repellent coating
Inhalation risk from aerosol propellant and/or active ingredients
Aerosol format inherently generates fine particles and vapors during application. No data…
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing
Many textile repellent sprays contain aromatic or aliphatic solvents that off-gas during…
Skin and eye contact irritation from undisclosed actives
Fluorinated and silicone-based repellent molecules can irritate skin and mucous membranes…
PFAS
Fluorinated water repellents are a known source of PFAS environmental and human exposure…
Wait for ingredient disclosure available; PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Better fabric stain guard sprays from other brands
Graded higher than the Angelus average of 63.
Nikwax
Waterproofing Wax for Leather
wax-based waterproofing
Respiratory irritation or fume inhalation during application
Limited concern
PFAS
Moderate concern
A water-repellent or grease-resistant treatment of unstated chemistry, with a brand PFAS statement we have not verified.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Timberland
Waximum Waxed Leather Protector
Wax-based leather protector
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from solvents
High concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Skin sensitization from undisclosed additives
Limited concern
Wax coating lower concern than synthetic waterproofing, but unconfirmed.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Nikwax
Nubuck & Suede Waterproofing Spray
Silicone-based waterproofing treatment (composition undisclosed)
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) / inhalation risk during application
Limited concern
Skin and eye irritation from direct contact
Moderate concern
Incomplete disclosure of active and inert ingredients
Moderate concern
Propellant identity and environmental/health profile
Limited concern
A water-repellent or grease-resistant treatment of unstated chemistry, with a brand PFAS statement we have not verified.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
See every Angelus product we grade on the Angelus brand page, or the full fabric stain guard sprays ranking.