2-Ethoxy ethoxy ethyl methacrylate

2-Ethoxy ethoxy ethyl methacrylate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 2-Ethoxyethoxy Ethyl Methacrylate
Synthetic
Occlusive
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from ethylene glycol and methacrylic acid through esterification chemistry. Produced via reaction of methacrylate compounds with ethoxylated alcohols under catalytic conditions.
2-Ethoxy ethoxy ethyl methacrylate is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Formula
C11H20O5
Mol. Weight
220.27
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
—
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2023
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR