Pyromallitic glycidyl dimethacrylate

AKA: Epoxy dimethacrylate

Synthetic

Occlusive

Not Clean

Pyromallitic glycidyl dimethacrylate is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.

Form

Liquid

Functions

Film Forming

Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.

Traditional Use

A synthetic resin developed in the mid-20th century for use in adhesives and coatings. It is used in cosmetics as a film-forming agent and binder in products such as nail polish and long-wear cosmetics.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

—

CIR Safety Findings

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

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: CosIng · EWG · CIR