Kiwi Protect-All Waterproofer
Waterproof products frequently contain PFAS; no disclosure given.
Kiwi Protect-All waterproofs leather with undisclosed coating chemistry. Waterproof treatments often contain fluorinated compounds without brand transparency.
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Material
Waterproof coating on leather, composition undisclosed
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Kiwi Protect-All Waterproofer is made of, ingredients and materials
Kiwi Protect-All is a waterproofing spray for leather with undisclosed active ingredients. Waterproof coatings typically use fluorochemical compounds (PFAS family) to repel water; this product provides no ingredient list or transparency. The opacity of formulation prevents assessment of whether solvents, silicones, or other common leather-treatment chemicals are present at hazardous levels.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
PFAS
Waterproof leather treatments almost universally contain fluorochemical PFAS to achieve water repellency. Kiwi's silence on this and poor PFAS score (30/100) strongly suggest presence; accumulation in body and environment with repeated use.
Source, ATSDR ↗Solvent inhalation during application
Spray waterproofers typically contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as carriers. Undisclosed formulation prevents specific assessment, but inhalation of fumes during application is a known concern in the category, especially in poorly ventilated spaces.
Skin/respiratory irritation from propellant or solvents
Spray delivery and presumed solvent base create risk of acute irritation with direct contact or inhalation. Brand provides no safety warnings specific to vulnerable groups (children, pregnant individuals, asthmatics) on packaging.
Allergic sensitization to fragrance or additives
Many leather conditioners include fragrance compounds; undisclosed ingredients mean sensitization risk cannot be ruled out. Brand does not list allergen warnings or fragrance disclosure.
What’s reassuring
Degradation and leaching into skin contact surfaces
No documented failures or leaching incidents for this product exist on record. Leather waterproofers are designed to bond to hide; breakdown risk is lower than with plastic coatings, but long-term coating durability and reapplication frequency are unknown.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Kiwi (S.C. Johnson subsidiary) has not publicly disclosed PFAS content in this product or taken a stance on phasing out PFAS in leather care lines. The brand does not list full ingredient composition on packaging or website, which is standard practice in the category but limits consumer safety assessment. No recalls or safety warnings for this specific product are on record.
How it compares in its category
Most mainstream leather waterproofers (Kiwi, mink oil, silicone-based treatments) provide minimal ingredient transparency. Products explicitly certified PFAS-free or using wax-only formulations exist but are less common. Kiwi Protect-All sits in the middle, widely available but without the transparency of specialty brands or the presumed lower PFAS burden of natural-oil alternatives.
If you buy it
Apply only in well-ventilated outdoor spaces or open windows; do not use indoors. Test on a hidden area first to check for discoloration. Replace treatment annually or after heavy water exposure. Store away from heat and direct sunlight. Wash hands thoroughly after application, and do not allow children or pets to contact treated leather until completely dry.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Kiwi has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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- Fragrance allergens / undisclosed ingredients
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