Murphy Oil Soap · Leather Conditioner
Murphy Oil Soap Multi-use Spray Ready-To-Use - 22 fl oz (0.7 quart) - Fresh Orange Scent - Orange Bottle - 9 / Carton
Low risk; soap formula has minimal PFAS risk.
Murphy Oil Soap is plant-oil-based cleaner with no known PFAS-related ingredients. The brand makes no PFAS claims, and the plastic bottle isn't treated for water or grease resistance.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Soap solution in plastic spray bottle
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Murphy Oil Soap Multi-use Spray / Carton is made of, ingredients and materials
Murphy Oil Soap is a water-based soap solution containing saponified mineral oil, surfactants, and fragrance, packaged in a plastic spray bottle (typically HDPE or similar). The formula is designed for hard-surface cleaning (wood floors, tile, linoleum) and contains no known toxic active ingredients. The mineral oil content is food-grade quality; the spray delivery means you are not ingesting or inhaling significant quantities during normal household use.
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.
Fragrance allergens
Fresh orange scent is achieved through synthetic fragrance compounds and/or limonene (a natural citrus extract). Individuals with fragrance sensitivity or citrus allergy may experience respiratory irritation or contact dermatitis; no specific reaction data published for this formulation.
Skin irritation from surfactants
Soap-based surfactants can cause mild dryness or irritation with prolonged direct contact. Risk is low under intended use (diluted, wiped surfaces) but higher if undiluted product contacts skin or if used to hand-wash dishes without gloves.
Eye irritation if sprayed directly
Concentrated soap solution will irritate eyes; this is typical for all spray cleaners. Avoid spraying toward face and wash eyes immediately with water if contact occurs.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Plastic bottle leachables
HDPE spray bottles used for Murphy Oil Soap are generally stable and low-risk. No documented leaching of BPA, phthalates, or other plasticizers into the aqueous soap solution under normal storage conditions.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Murphy Oil Soap does not typically contain formaldehyde or preservative systems that release formaldehyde. The mineral oil and soap base require minimal antimicrobial preservation compared to water-heavy lotions or creams.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Murphy Oil Soap has been in continuous production since 1912 and maintains a basic safety data sheet listing. The brand does not advertise third-party certifications (EcoLogo, Green Seal, etc.) and has not publicly committed to PFAS elimination, though the soap formulation itself carries minimal inherent PFAS risk. No major recalls or regulatory actions specific to consumer safety hazards have been documented for this product line.
How it compares in its category
Murphy Oil Soap is a traditional, minimally-formulated multipurpose cleaner compared to modern enzyme-based or concentrated spray cleaners. It is less likely to contain problematic flame retardants, antimicrobials, or undisclosed chemical preservatives than heavily marketed alternatives. The trade-off is lower cleaning power per volume and a dated marketing positioning rather than any safety advantage.
If you buy it
Use as directed on the label, dilute for most surfaces, spray lightly, and wipe dry. Store away from heat and sunlight to preserve the soap emulsion. Do not ingest or allow prolonged skin contact; rinse hands after use. The plastic bottle is not designed for reheating or prolonged storage of other substances; discard when empty rather than repurposing.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 78% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Murphy Oil Soap has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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