Murphy Oil Soap · Leather Conditioner
Murphy's 22 oz Oil Soap Spray
Low risk. Oil-based liquid unlikely to contain PFAS.
Murphy's Oil Soap Spray is a plant-oil-based liquid cleaner without known PFAS application. Formulation type presents lower risk despite absent disclosure.
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Material
plant-based oils, soap, water
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.
Fragrance compounds (fragrance allergens, undisclosed components)
Plant-based cleaners typically contain essential oils or synthetic fragrances; Murphy's does not publish fragrance ingredients publicly. Sensitive individuals may experience skin irritation or respiratory sensitization, though reactions are uncommon at household dilution levels.
Inhalation risk from aerosolized spray
Spray application generates fine mist that may irritate airways with prolonged or repeated exposure in poorly ventilated spaces. Risk is low in normal household use but higher for frequent professional cleaning.
Dermal irritation from soap/surfactants
Prolonged skin contact with undiluted or concentrated product may cause drying or mild irritation in sensitive individuals. Standard household use (diluted spray on surfaces) carries minimal risk.
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 (from spray container)
No recalls or field reports of BPA or phthalates leaching from Murphy's spray bottles. The product formulation (oil and water) does not appear to degrade typical food-grade pump plastics under normal storage.
Heavy metals
Mineral oil used in cleaners is typically refined to remove heavy metals. No public data or regulatory warnings suggest Murphy's oil soap contains lead, cadmium, or arsenic above background levels.
Source, FDA ↗The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Murphy's Oil Soap Spray is a plant-oil based cleaner, typically containing mineral oil, saponified plant oils (often coconut or other vegetable sources), water, and fragrance. Unlike synthetic detergents or chemical degreasers, plant-derived soaps are non-toxic and readily biodegradable. The spray formulation reduces dust inhalation risk compared to powder cleaners, and the diluted concentration in a ready-to-use bottle limits exposure to concentrated surfactants.
The brand's record and disclosure
Murphy Oil Soap has been in continuous production since 1946 with no major safety recalls or regulatory actions on record for the spray product. The brand does not actively promote third-party certifications (such as Ecocert or NSF) and provides minimal public disclosure on fragrance composition or manufacturing standards. No documented controversies regarding heavy metals, allergens, or hazardous byproducts have emerged in public databases or consumer reports.
How it compares in its category
Within household cleaners, oil-based soaps rank low-risk compared to ammonia or bleach products, which carry inhalation and burn hazards. They are gentler than petroleum-distillate degreasers but less effective on heavy grease. Murphy's sits in the mainstream safety tier, accessible, minimally regulated, and without red flags, though less transparent than premium eco-brands that publish full ingredient lists and third-party testing.
If you buy it
Use in well-ventilated areas to avoid inhaling fragrance compounds in high concentration over long periods. Avoid ingestion and prolonged skin contact; rinse hands after application. Store in a cool, dark place away from heat sources, as the plastic pump spray bottle may degrade if exposed to direct sunlight or high temperatures for months. Discard if the spray mechanism fails or if the product separates visibly; typical shelf life is 2-3 years.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 82% 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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