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DIETHYLENE GLYCOL DIMETHACRYLATE

Molecular structure

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII R42PUI926F · registered name DIETHYLENE GLYCOL DIMETHACRYLATE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Cares for nailsNAIL CONDITIONINGLeaves a thin film where appliedFILM FORMING

Safety & regulatory references

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name ジメタクリル酸ジエチレングリコール: 本品は、次の化学式で表される有機化合物である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

DIETHYLENE GLYCOL DIMETHACRYLATEINCI다이에틸렌글라이콜다이메타크릴레이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, oxydi-2,1-ethanediyl esterSynonymジメタクリル酸ジエチレングリコールJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
2358-84-1
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
219-099-9
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID8044882
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID6024882
IUPAC
Oxydi(ethane-2,1-diyl) bis(2-methylprop-2-enoate)
Molecular formula
C12H18O5
Molecular weight
242.271 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
liquid
Colour
colourless
Melting/freezing point
-30.10 ℃
n-Octanol/water partition coefficient (Kow)
1.930
Molecular weight
242.27

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 8 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Monomers3
  • Intermediate2
  • Softener and conditioner1
  • Film former1
  • Photosensitive agent1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

3 skin studies and 1 eye studies are on record.

Classed as moderate1

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

See all 4 studies
  • Category 6.3A (Category 2)
    Skin Irritation · Read Across
  • Sh
    Skin Sensitization · Authoritative
  • SkinSens1
    Skin Sensitization · QSAR Predicted
  • Category 6.4A (Category 2A)
    Eye Irritation · Read Across

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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