Is Benzotriazole a VOC?

No. Benzotriazole is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).

Is Benzotriazole on California's Proposition 65 list?

No. Benzotriazole is not on California's Proposition 65 list.

Benzotriazole

Corrosion inhibitors
CAS 95-14-7
IUPAC: 1H-Benzotriazole

CarCareTruth tracks Benzotriazole (CAS 95-14-7) as a car-care ingredient.

The SDS assigns benzotriazole H302 (harmful if swallowed) and H319 (causes serious eye irritation). It is not on California's Prop 65 list and is not classified as a carcinogen, asthmagen, or reproductive toxicant. It appears in car-care products at low concentrations as a metal corrosion inhibitor.

Health & environment profile

VOC: no
Prop 65 listed: no
Asthmagen: no
EPA Safer Choice: no
Aquatic toxicity: yes
Biodegradable: no
Bioaccumulative: no
Persistent: yes
Ozone depleting: no
Microplastic: no
PFAS: no

Purpose: Corrosion inhibitor used in fuel additives, fuel stabilizers, and metalworking fluids to protect copper, brass, aluminum, and steel fuel system components from oxidation and pitting.

Common questions about Benzotriazole

What is Benzotriazole used for in car care?: Corrosion inhibitor used in fuel additives, fuel stabilizers, and metalworking fluids to protect copper, brass, aluminum, and steel fuel system components from oxidation and pitting.
Is Benzotriazole a VOC?: No. Benzotriazole is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Benzotriazole on California's Proposition 65 list?: No. Benzotriazole is not on California's Proposition 65 list.

No products on file contain this (yet)

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.