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
OriginEthylene glycol dimethacrylate is synthesized from ethylene glycol and methacrylic acid as starting materials. It is produced through esterification reaction between ethylene glycol and methacrylic acid with acid catalysts.
oxydi-2,1-ethanediyl bismethacrylate
Formula
C12H18O5
Mol. Weight
242.27
CAS #
2358-84-1
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
No
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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