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Polymeric Benzotriazole UV Absorber (CAS 104810-47-1)

  • UV stabilizers
  • CAS 104810-47-1

Polymeric Benzotriazole UV Absorber (CAS 104810-47-1) (CAS 104810-47-1) appears in 2 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026).

Low acute toxicity at the sub-0.15% concentrations found in consumer vinyl protectant formulations. No GHS health hazard classification at product mixture level from this ingredient alone. Used in automotive coating systems and industrial UV-stabilizer packages.

Polymeric benzotriazole (CAS 104810-47-1) is a high-molecular-weight UV absorber paired with CAS 104810-48-2 in Meguiar's G-series UV stabilizer package. The two polymeric benzotriazole variants work together in Meguiar's "UV Clear Coat Technology" formulations, providing broadband UV absorption to protect vinyl, rubber, and plastic surfaces from photodegradation.

Both CAS numbers appear in the SDS §3 for Meguiar's G14716 Ultimate Protectant and G15812 Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer, confirming this two-component UV absorber package as a standard ingredient in the Meguiar's consumer G-series lineup.

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
Purpose: Polymeric UV absorber/light stabilizer. Converts UV radiation to harmless heat, preventing UV-induced degradation of vinyl, rubber, and plastic surfaces. Used alongside CAS 104810-48-2 as part of Meguiar's G-series UV stabilizer package.

Common questions about Polymeric Benzotriazole UV Absorber (CAS 104810-47-1)

What is Polymeric Benzotriazole UV Absorber (CAS 104810-47-1) used for in car care?
Polymeric UV absorber/light stabilizer. Converts UV radiation to harmless heat, preventing UV-induced degradation of vinyl, rubber, and plastic surfaces. Used alongside CAS 104810-48-2 as part of Meguiar's G-series UV stabilizer package.
Is Polymeric Benzotriazole UV Absorber (CAS 104810-47-1) a VOC?
No. Polymeric Benzotriazole UV Absorber (CAS 104810-47-1) is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Polymeric Benzotriazole UV Absorber (CAS 104810-47-1) on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. Polymeric Benzotriazole UV Absorber (CAS 104810-47-1) is not on California's Proposition 65 list.

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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.