Ethylene glycol dimethacrylate

AKA “Diethylene glycol dimethacrylate, Diethyleneglycol dimethacrylate, Di(ethylene glycol) dimethacrylate, DGM 2, Oxydiethylene methacrylate, TGM 2, Light Ester 2EG, Blemmer PDE 100”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Ethylene glycol dimethacrylate

AKA: Diethylene glycol dimethacrylate, Diethyleneglycol dimethacrylate, Di(ethylene glycol) dimethacrylate, DGM 2, Oxydiethylene methacrylate, TGM 2, Light Ester 2EG, Blemmer PDE 100

Synthetic · Film Forming · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Occlusive

Skin Conditioner

Synthetic

Clean

Creates a protective, flexible layer on nails to help strengthen and condition them while enhancing polish durability and shine.

Formula

C12H18O5

Mol. Weight

242.27

CAS #

2358-84-1

Form

Powder

State

Liquid

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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

Locks in moisture to keep skin soft and supple throughout the day

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.