{"product_id":"actichem-leather-conditioner-5-ltr","title":"Actichem Leather Conditioner 5 ltr","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActichem Leather Conditioner is a stable cream formulated to restore leather to a soft, supple appearance and feel. It replenishes the natural oils in the leather, which is what keeps it flexible — and flexible leather resists scratches, cuts and scuffing far better than dry leather does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConditioning is the second half of the job, not an optional extra.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any cleaning removes some of the surface oils along with the soil. Leather that is cleaned and never conditioned looks excellent on the day and starts drying from that day on. The cracking that appears two years later began with a clean that was never finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich pack size do you need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003e5 litre\u003c\/strong\u003e pack, for operators doing leather work regularly. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-leather-condition-500ml-squeeze\"\u003e500 ml squeeze bottle\u003c\/a\u003e is the practical size for the truck — conditioning uses small quantities applied to a towel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRestores older leather\u003c\/strong\u003e — gentle conditioning agents replenish the natural oils, returning suppleness to leather that has dried out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMild pH\u003c\/strong\u003e — conditions without shifting the leather’s own chemistry. Leather is a protein and is damaged by both strong alkalis and strong acids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to control\u003c\/strong\u003e — the creamy texture stays where you put it without running or drying out, which matters on vertical panels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart of a two-part system\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-leather-cleaner-5-ltr\"\u003ecleaner\u003c\/a\u003e then conditioner. The system exists so that neither product has to be aggressive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified non-hazardous\u003c\/strong\u003e — see the safety section below. That is genuinely unusual in our range and worth knowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication areas and surface suitability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for domestic and commercial leather upholstery, table coverings and garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant — leather type matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for pigment-coated leather\u003c\/strong\u003e — the finished, sealed leather used in most furniture and vehicle interiors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot recommended for suede or nubuck.\u003c\/strong\u003e These are unfinished open-nap leathers. A conditioning cream will mat the nap and darken them permanently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAniline and semi-aniline leathers absorb readily.\u003c\/strong\u003e Test first and use less than you think you need.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-inspect the leather\u003c\/strong\u003e for cracking, stains, cuts, burns or other damage and show the customer before you start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlways pre-test in an inconspicuous location\u003c\/strong\u003e for substrate sensitivity and dye stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDilution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to use. \u003cstrong\u003eDo not dilute.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean the leather first\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-leather-cleaner-5-ltr\"\u003eActichem Leather Cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e, and let it dry. Conditioning over soil seals the soil in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a small quantity of Leather Conditioner to a clean, damp, white terry towel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork a \u003cstrong\u003esmall area at a time.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spread the conditioner gently over the area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllow 5 minutes for penetration.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the step most often skipped, and skipping it means the conditioner sits on the surface and gets buffed straight back off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe away the excess and buff to a dry finish with a clean towel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip: do not overuse.\u003c\/strong\u003e Repeated light applications beat one heavy application. Excess conditioner left on the surface stays tacky, attracts soil, and can transfer to clothing — which is the complaint that brings you back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerified non-hazardous — and we checked.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActichem’s safety data sheet for AP489, version 2.4 issued 19 September 2025, records Leather Conditioner as a \u003cstrong\u003enon-hazardous chemical and non-dangerous goods.\u003c\/strong\u003e No signal word. No hazard statements. No poisons schedule. pH 7. The sheet states that all ingredients are non-hazardous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are being explicit about this because we have been correcting a great many pages in this catalogue that claimed “non-hazardous” when the safety data sheet said otherwise. \u003cstrong\u003eThis one is correct.\u003c\/strong\u003e We read the sheet and confirmed it rather than assuming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-hazardous does not mean you should be careless with it. Keep it out of your eyes, wash it off your skin, and do not drink it. But it is one of the gentlest products in our range, and if you are conditioning leather in an occupied home, in an aged care facility, or around someone with chemical sensitivities, that is worth knowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst aid\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEyes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wash out immediately with water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flush skin and hair with running water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwallowed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAP489.05\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeutral conditioning cream for pigment-coated leather\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight tan cream. Actichem’s SDS describes an opaque blue liquid — see supplier note below.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOdour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpanish leather\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDilution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReady to use — do not dilute\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7\u003c\/strong\u003e (Actichem SDS). Our records state 6–7, which is consistent.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWHS classification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon-hazardous chemical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal word\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone — not applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHazard statements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDangerous goods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-dangerous goods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoisons schedule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot suitable for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuede and nubuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSDS referenced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVersion 2.4, issued 19 September 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA note on the appearance description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActichem’s SDS describes AP489 as an \u003cstrong\u003eopaque blue liquid\u003c\/strong\u003e. The product we receive and sell is a \u003cstrong\u003elight tan cream\u003c\/strong\u003e, and our records have described it that way for years. We have asked Actichem to confirm whether Section 9 relates to a different presentation or simply needs updating. We would rather flag the difference than publish one and ignore the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-leather-condition-500ml-squeeze\"\u003eActichem Leather Conditioner 500 ml squeeze bottle\u003c\/a\u003e — the same product in the truck-sized pack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-leather-cleaner-5-ltr\"\u003eActichem Leather Cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e — use before conditioning. Classified WARNING with H319.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/Cleaning_of_Leather_by_Actichem_6e6f0a7a-b197-4798-9cac-436371280016.pdf\"\u003eThe Cleaning of Leather, by Actichem\u003c\/a\u003e — worth reading before your first leather job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety Data Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/202509-Actichem-Leather-Conditioner-AP489.pdf\"\u003eActichem Leather Conditioner safety data sheet (AP489, version 2.4, 19 September 2025)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat we see in the field\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eToo much conditioner on a lounge leaves a tacky surface that collects more dirt and can mark clothing. A light application on clean, dry, suitable leather is easier to control than pouring it into the stitching. And no, conditioner won't put the colour back into a worn armrest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSKU: AP489.05\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure whether the leather in front of you is pigmented, aniline or nubuck? Send us a photo before you start. Leather is one of the few substrates where getting it wrong is not recoverable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Actichem","offers":[{"title":"5LTR","offer_id":51162412450005,"sku":"AP489.05","price":84.15,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/Actichem-Leather-Conditioner-5-ltr.jpg?v=1780551686","url":"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-leather-conditioner-5-ltr","provider":"Carpet Cleaners Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}