Glycol Dimethacylate
AKA “Ethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Glycol dimethacylate
AKA: Ethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate
Ingredient · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Glycol Dimethacylate is a cosmetic ingredient.
Formula
C8H12O4
Mol. Weight
188.18
CAS #
97-90-5
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Helps protect skin
Supports skin hydration
Promotes skin barrier health
Traditional Use
Developed as a synthetic monomer in the mid-20th century. Used in cosmetics as part of polymer systems to create texture and provide film-forming benefits in skincare formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR