Mink oil

In this article, we will delve into the exciting world of Mink oil, exploring its origins, evolution and various applications today. From its impact on society to its relevance in the professional field, Mink oil has left an indelible mark on different aspects of our daily lives. Over time, Mink oil has played a crucial role in history, influencing cultures, trends and movements around the world. Through deep analysis, we will examine how Mink oil has shaped the world we know and left a lasting imprint on our understanding of reality. Prepare to discover the fascinating facets of Mink oil and the way it continues to shape our present and future.

American mink
(Neogale vison)

Mink oil is an oil used in medical and cosmetic products. It is obtained by the rendering of mink fat which has been removed from pelts bound for the fur industry.[1]

In spite of the term on products labeled “mink oil“, many commercial versions of so-named leather conditioner contain no natural mink oil.[citation needed]

Characteristics

Mink oil is a source of palmitoleic acid, which possesses physical properties similar to human sebum. Because of this, mink oil is used in several medical and cosmetic products. Mink oil is also used for treating, conditioning and preserving nearly any type of leather.

Botanical alternatives to mink oil as a source of palmitoleic acid include macadamia oil (Macadamia integrifolia) and sea buckthorn oil (Hippophae rhamnoides), both of which contain as much or more palmitoleic acid (17% and 19–29% respectively) than does mink oil (17%).[2][3]

Shoeshine box with small jar of mink oil.

Mink oil and its fatty acids are unique among animal-derived fats and oils.[how?] The unsaturated fatty acids in mink oil account for more than 75% of its fatty acid content, but the oil, nevertheless, has a greater oxidative stability (resistance to rancidity) than other animal or vegetable oils.[4][5]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Final Amended Report on the Safety Assessment of Mink Oil1". International Journal of Toxicology. 24 (3_suppl). SAGE Publications: 57–64. 2005. doi:10.1080/10915810500257154. ISSN 1091-5818. PMID 16422264. S2CID 13285157.
  2. ^ "Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw Nutrition Facts & Calories". www.nutritiondata.com. Retrieved 2016-10-03.
  3. ^ T.S.C. Li; T.H.J. Beveridge (2003-08-30). Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.). NRC Research Press. doi:10.1139/9780660190075 (inactive 1 November 2024). ISBN 9780660190075.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: DOI inactive as of November 2024 (link)
  4. ^ US Patent 4038995 - Hair treating composition containing a mink oil fatty acid quaternary ammonium salt Archived 2009-07-04 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ US 4038995, Edelberg, Norman L. & Davis, Chester A., "Hair treating composition containing a mink oil fatty acid quaternary ammonium salt", issued 1977