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
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
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
No
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
No
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️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