6431. Neatsfoot Oil

Description and references

Fixed oil from feet of neat (bovine) cattle.

Properties

Pale yellow liquid; peculiar odor. d 0.915. Solidif 0° to -10°. nD20 1.4695-1.4708. Sapon no. 192-203. Iodine no. 44-73.2.

Use

Waterproofing and softening leather; lubricant; oiling wool, etc.