Murphy Oil Soap · Leather Conditioner
Murphy Oil Spray (22 oz., 01181)
Lower concern. Main materials are not linked to PFAS.
Murphy Oil Spray contains mineral oil and olive oil-based soap. The brand has no PFAS statement on record. No coatings or water-repellent finishes are listed.
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Material
mineral oil, soap (olive oil-based), spray propellant
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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.
Volatile organic compounds (hydrocarbon propellant)
Spray application releases hydrocarbon propellant into air; brief inhalation from normal use poses minimal risk, but chronic exposure in poorly ventilated spaces could cause respiratory irritation in sensitive individuals.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Fragrance allergens
Murphy Oil Soap is unscented or carries only faint natural oil odor; no synthetic fragrances or known allergens on record in this formulation.
Heavy metals
The product contains no added pigments, colorants, or opacifiers; mineral oil and soap do not accumulate lead or cadmium under normal manufacturing controls.
Source, FDA ↗Skin sensitization or irritation (soap and mineral oil)
Mineral oil and saponified olive oil are low-irritancy ingredients used in skincare; no documented cases of contact dermatitis or sensitization from Murphy Oil Soap spray exist in public records.
Microplastic or particulate shedding
This product is a liquid spray with no polymer beads, microbeads, or microplastic carriers; no shedding hazard relevant to this category.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Murphy Oil Soap is a mineral oil-based wood cleaner and conditioner combined with olive oil-derived soap and a hydrocarbon propellant. Mineral oil is a refined petroleum byproduct with no known sensitizing properties at the concentrations used in this spray. The olive oil soap component is a traditional saponified fat, chemically inert and non-toxic. The propellant is hydrocarbon-based (likely isobutane or similar) and does not release volatile organic compounds of regulatory concern at normal spray use.
The brand's record and disclosure
Murphy Oil Soap (made by Colgate-Palmolive) has no public history of safety recalls or regulatory actions specific to this product. The brand does not claim specific certifications (e.g., EWG Verified, Green Seal) for this line, and makes no explicit disclosure about PFAS avoidance, though the traditional formulation predates widespread PFAS adoption in consumer sprays. No documented complaints of skin irritation or respiratory issues tied to normal use exist in public databases.
How it compares in its category
Most spray cleaners present higher hazard profiles due to synthetic surfactants, fragrance allergens, or formaldehyde-releasing preservatives; Murphy Oil Soap avoids these via its simple mineral oil and soap base. It is positioned as a lower-toxicity alternative to petroleum-based spray polishes and synthetic wood cleaners. Compared to water-based or plant-based wood cleaners, it offers similar safety but with higher VOC per spray due to hydrocarbon propellant.
If you buy it
Use in well-ventilated areas to avoid inhalation of propellant mist. Do not spray directly on skin or near face; apply to cloth first if contact is a concern. Store away from heat and open flame, as hydrocarbon propellants are flammable. Shelf life is typically 2-3 years; discard if nozzle fails or product separates, as oxidized mineral oil can leave streaks or residue.
What we don’t know
- 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
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