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Acrylate Copolymer

  • Polymers
  • CAS 75760-37-1
  • IUPAC: Acrylates copolymer

Acrylate Copolymer (CAS 75760-37-1) appears in 3 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026).

Not classified for GHS health hazards at mixture concentrations typical in consumer products. The monomer (acrylamide, CAS 79-06-1) is a Prop 65 carcinogen and reproductive toxin, but residual monomer in polymerized acrylate copolymers is controlled to trace levels (<0.1%). Prop 65 disclosure for acrylamide at 0.0000018% arises from polymerization residuals — the polymer itself is not classified hazardous.

Acrylate copolymer (CAS 75760-37-1) is a synthetic polymer used in water-based formulations as a film-forming agent and viscosity modifier. In leather conditioners, it provides a protective film that improves durability of the conditioning effect and helps the formula spread evenly. At use concentrations in consumer products, the polymer is not GHS-classified for health or environmental hazards. The Prop 65 disclosure for acrylamide (the residual monomer) at sub-ppb concentrations (0.0000018%) is required by California law but reflects trace polymerization residuals, not a meaningful exposure pathway from normal product use.

Health & environment profile

VOC
no
Prop 65 listed
no
Asthmagen
no
EPA Safer Choice
no
Aquatic toxicity
no
Biodegradable
no
Bioaccumulative
no
Persistent
no
Ozone depleting
no
Microplastic
no
PFAS
no
Env. score
4/5
Purpose: Film-forming polymer and viscosity modifier used in water-based conditioners and protectants to improve surface adhesion and enhance conditioning durability

Common questions about Acrylate Copolymer

What is Acrylate Copolymer used for in car care?
Film-forming polymer and viscosity modifier used in water-based conditioners and protectants to improve surface adhesion and enhance conditioning durability
Is Acrylate Copolymer a VOC?
No. Acrylate Copolymer is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Acrylate Copolymer on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. Acrylate Copolymer is not on California's Proposition 65 list.

3 products contain this

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Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.