Amino-Functional Silicone Polymer
- Silicones
Amino-Functional Silicone Polymer appears in 2 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026).
Low acute toxicity in finished products. Skin contact poses minimal risk for most users.
Amino-functional silicone polymers carry an amine functional group that increases their affinity for protein and silicate surfaces, improving adherence and dwell time relative to standard PDMS. Common in headlight-restoration sealants where binding to a freshly-abraded polycarbonate surface is the goal.
Health & environment profile
- VOC
- no
- Prop 65 listed
- no
- Asthmagen
- no
- EPA Safer Choice
- no
- Aquatic toxicity
- no
- Biodegradable
- no
- Bioaccumulative
- no
- Persistent
- yes
- Ozone depleting
- no
- Microplastic
- no
- PFAS
- no
- Env. score
- 3/5
Common questions about Amino-Functional Silicone Polymer
- What is Amino-Functional Silicone Polymer used for in car care?
- Amino-modified silicone polymer; provides increased substrate adhesion vs unmodified silicones. Used in headlight restoration sealants, leather conditioners, and some waxes for improved persistence
- Is Amino-Functional Silicone Polymer a VOC?
- No. Amino-Functional Silicone Polymer is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
- Is Amino-Functional Silicone Polymer on California's Proposition 65 list?
- No. Amino-Functional Silicone Polymer is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
2 products contain this
Mothers NuLens Headlight Renewal Kit (07251)Prop 65headlight-restoration-kit
TriNova Faux Leather Cleaner & ConditionerProp 65leather-cleaner
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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.