Triethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate

Triethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 109-16-0, Tedma, NK ester 3G, Triethylene dimethacrylate, TEGDMA, TGM 3PC, TGM 3S, TGM 3, Triethyleneglycol dimethacrylate
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
2,2'-ethylenedioxydiethyl dimethacrylate
Solubility > 10% in acetone
Formula
C14H22O6
Mol. Weight
286.32
CAS #
109-16-0
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Functions
Nail Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant Protection
Strengthens nails
Traditional Use
Synthetic polymer developed for use in nail polishes and cosmetic coatings as a film-forming and hardening agent in modern cosmetic formulations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR