Bis(Glyceryl Dimethacylate) Pyromellitate

AKA: Glyceryl Dimethacylate Pyromellitate

Synthetic

Humectant

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

Bis(Glyceryl Dimethacylate) Pyromellitate is a cosmetic ingredient.

Formula

C32H34O16

Mol. Weight

674.6

CAS #

148019-46-9

Functions

Humectant

A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.

Skin Conditioning

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

Nail Conditioning

Strengthens nails

Traditional Use

A complex synthetic polymer developed in the 20th century for cosmetic use. Created to improve texture, spreadability, and film-forming properties in skincare and makeup products.

EWG

CIR

Reviewed by CIR

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USAunder review

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory0 listings

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR