Abstract
AbstractShoe polish is a type of waxy paste that used in gloss, rub resistance, fading resistance and dust resistance by providing a thin film on the surfactants of the shoe. In this research work, new shoe polish was prepared from 5-g cactus powder and 5-g charcoal powder in 75:25 mL wax to olive oil ratio in the presence of denatured alcohol and benzene at an optimized procedure. Furthermore, the prepared shoe polish was subjected to different quality analysis parameters such as viscosity, density, melting point, reflexive index, pH value, ash content, conductivity and moisture content with the comparison of purchased shoe polish (Kiwi). As the results of these tested parameters indicated, the prepared shoe polish has shown a comparable result with purchased shoe polish (Kiwi). The functional group of the prepared shoe polish was also identified using FTIR analysis and the FTIR peaks confirmed the presence of a long-chain ester group in the shoe polish. Besides, the practical use of the prepared shoe polish and purchased shoe polish were examined by polishing some selected leather shoes with these shoe polishes; the prepared shoe polish exhibited a very good gloss, dust adsorption resistance, fading resistance and rub resistance just after three wearing days. Thus, the prepared shoe polish is fulfilled the quality parameters and replaceable the commercially available shoe polish on the market.KeywordsBee waxCactusKiwiOlive oilShoe
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