Ethylene glycol dimethacrylate

AKA “Diethylene glycol dimethacrylate, 2358-84-1, Diethyleneglycol dimethacrylate, Di(ethylene glycol) dimethacrylate, DGM 2, Oxydiethylene methacrylate, TGM 2, Light Ester 2EG, Blemmer PDE 100, CCRIS 7050”

Ingredient

Ingredient Facts

Ethylene glycol dimethacrylate

AKA: Diethylene glycol dimethacrylate, 2358-84-1, Diethyleneglycol dimethacrylate, Di(ethylene glycol) dimethacrylate, DGM 2, Oxydiethylene methacrylate, TGM 2, Light Ester 2EG, Blemmer PDE 100, CCRIS 7050

Ingredient · Film Forming · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Occlusive

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

oxydi-2,1-ethanediyl bismethacrylate

Formula

C12H18O5

Mol. Weight

242.27

CAS #

2358-84-1

Form

Liquid

State

Liquid

See origin →

Functions

Film Forming

Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.

Nail Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Boosts Collagen

Moisturizing

Wound Healing

Creates protective layer

Strengthens nails

Traditional Use

Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic cross-linking agent. Used in cosmetics and personal care products as a film-former and binder in nail polishes and other formulations requiring durable adhesion.