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Nail Conditioning

TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL DIMETHACRYLATE

CAS 109-16-0 Updated
25

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A methacrylate crosslinker used in UV-cured nail gels. The liquid monomer is a significant skin sensitizer — one of the main causes of nail-salon allergic contact dermatitis.

Function

NAIL CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Functional crosslinker for nail gels
  • Provides hard, durable cured film
  • Improves wear of UV-cured systems

Known concerns

  • Strong skin sensitizer in monomer form
  • Major driver of nail-salon allergic contact dermatitis
  • SCCS opinion flags methacrylate cross-reactivity
  • Not for skin-contact applications
  • Eye and respiratory irritant uncured

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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