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InventoryRef 5803315/10/2010

METHOXYDIGLYCOL METHACRYLATE

2-Propenoic acid, 2-Methyl-, 2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)Ethyl Ester

METHOXYDIGLYCOL METHACRYLATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 45103-58-0
CAS 45103-58-0PubChem CID 170752

2-(Methoxyethoxy)ethyl methacrylate

Based on available data, the CIR Expert Panel concluded that... Methoxydiglycol Methacrylate is safe as used in nail enhancement products when skin contact is avoided. Products containing these ingredients should be accompanied with directions to avoid skin contact, because of the sensitizing potential of Methacrylates. Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

IUPAC name
2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate
Molecular formula
C9H16O4
Molecular weight
188.22 g/mol
Exact mass
188.10485899 Da
XLogP3
0.9
Topological polar surface area
44.8 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
4
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)ethyl methacrylateMethoxydiglycol methacrylateMDM cpd2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethyl ester0548T81DSOBLEMMER PME 100NK ESTER M 20GRefChem:461184
16 more reported names
256-190-2Diethylene glycol monomethyl ether methacrylateDi(ethylene glycol) methyl ether methacrylateMethyl Carbitol Methacrylate2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethylmethacrylateMETHOXYETHOXYETHYL METHACRYLATEDiethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Methacrylate (stabilized with MEHQ)UNII-0548T81DSOEINECS 256-190-2Methacrylic Acid 2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)ethyl EsterBS-22734CS-0204643D15312-(2-Methoxyethoxy)ethyl 2-methylacrylate #EN300-1704831Di(ethylene glycol) methyl ether methacrylate, 95%
External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for METHOXYDIGLYCOL METHACRYLATE

INCI name

METHOXYDIGLYCOL METHACRYLATE

Description

2-Propenoic acid, 2-Methyl-, 2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)Ethyl Ester

Record provenance

Inventory reference
58033
Imported identity
METHOXYDIGLYCOL METHACRYLATE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
FILM FORMING
Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

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How METHOXYDIGLYCOL METHACRYLATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists METHOXYDIGLYCOL METHACRYLATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

METHOXYDIGLYCOL METHACRYLATE is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

METHOXYDIGLYCOL METHACRYLATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

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Source note for METHOXYDIGLYCOL METHACRYLATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for METHOXYDIGLYCOL METHACRYLATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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