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Styrene/Acrylic Copolymer

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Styrene/Acrylic Copolymer appears in 1 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026).

Polymerized form — not the same hazard profile as styrene monomer. Not classified as hazardous under OSHA HCS in cured copolymer form at consumer-product concentrations. No GHS H-codes assigned.

Styrene/acrylic copolymer is a water-dispersed polymer used as a binder and carrier in water-based formulations. In the cured/dispersed form, it is not classified as hazardous under OSHA HCS. Distinct from styrene monomer (which carries carcinogen concerns); the polymerized form at consumer-product concentrations does not present the same hazard profile.

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
5/5
Purpose: Film-forming carrier and binder in water-based formulations; contributes to product consistency and surface contact

Common questions about Styrene/Acrylic Copolymer

What is Styrene/Acrylic Copolymer used for in car care?
Film-forming carrier and binder in water-based formulations; contributes to product consistency and surface contact
Is Styrene/Acrylic Copolymer a VOC?
No. Styrene/Acrylic Copolymer is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Styrene/Acrylic Copolymer on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. Styrene/Acrylic Copolymer 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.