Graphene Oxide
- Graphene
- CAS 1034343-98-0
- IUPAC: graphene oxide
Graphene Oxide (CAS 1034343-98-0) appears in 4 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026).
Emerging nanomaterial — long-term health data is limited. Inhalation of dry nanoparticles is the primary concern. Once embedded in a cured coating, presents no exposure risk.
Graphene oxide is a relatively new additive in car care, appearing in "graphene coatings" and "graphene spray sealants." The claimed benefits are increased thermal conductivity (reduces water spotting), enhanced hardness, and improved slickness.
The actual graphene content in consumer products is typically very low (0.1-1% by weight). Whether this concentration delivers meaningful performance above standard SiO₂ coatings is debated in the enthusiast community.
Health data on graphene nanomaterials is still emerging. The primary concern is inhalation during application. Once the coating cures, the graphene is chemically bonded into the SiO₂ matrix and presents no ongoing exposure risk. Wear a respirator during application as a precaution.
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 Graphene Oxide
- What is Graphene Oxide used for in car care?
- Graphene reinforcement in ceramic coatings
- Is Graphene Oxide a VOC?
- No. Graphene Oxide is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
- Is Graphene Oxide on California's Proposition 65 list?
- No. Graphene Oxide is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
4 products contain this
303 Products 303 Graphene Nano Spray CoatingProp 65ceramic-spray-wax
Adam's Polishes Advanced Graphene Ceramic Spray Coatinggraphene-coating
Adam's Polishes Graphene Tire DressingProp 65tire-dressing
Ethos Car Care Ethos Graphene Coating PRO V2.0Prop 65graphene-coating
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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.