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METHOXYDIGLYCOL METHACRYLATE

Molecular structure

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII 0548T81DSO · registered name METHOXYDIGLYCOL METHACRYLATE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Leaves a thin film where appliedFILM FORMING

Safety & regulatory references

Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

Reviewed by CIR: Methacrylate Ester Monomers

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Reviewed by CIR: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Methacrylate Ester Monomers Used in Nail Enhancement Products

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

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

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name メタクリル酸メトキシジグリコール: 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

METHOXYDIGLYCOL METHACRYLATEINCI메톡시다이글라이콜메타크릴레이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)メタクリル酸メトキシジグリコールJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
45103-58-0
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
256-190-2
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID8068464
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID0040381
IUPAC
2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)ethyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate
Molecular formula
C9H16O4
Molecular weight
188.223 g/mol

What products actually use it for

What the 5 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.

  • Photosensitive agent2
  • Intermediate2
  • Film former1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

1 skin studies and 0 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 1 studies
  • SkinSens1
    Skin Sensitization · QSAR Predicted

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

Linked databases 12