Murphy Oil Spray (22 oz., 01181) vs Waterproofing Wax for Leather: which is safer?
Murphy Oil Spray (22 oz., 01181) is the clear pick. Nikwax Waterproofing Wax for Leather carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.
Our pick
Murphy Oil Soap
Murphy Oil Spray (22 oz., 01181)
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleInhalation of spray mist (respiratory irritation)
PossibleAccumulation of residue on wood or buildup over time
Nikwax
Waterproofing Wax for Leather
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleRespiratory irritation or fume inhalation during application
ReportedPFAS in water repellency treatment
Where these two actually differ
- We flag Inhalation of spray mist (respiratory irritation) and Accumulation of residue on wood or buildup over time on the Murphy Oil Soap and not on the Nikwax.
- We flag Respiratory irritation or fume inhalation during application and PFAS in water repellency treatment on the Nikwax and not on the Murphy Oil Soap.
- The Murphy Oil Soap is mineral oil soap solution, spray formulation where the Nikwax is wax-based waterproofing, which is most of the difference in these two grades.
Both products run through the same public rubric: materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls, plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests. How grades work →
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