Medium Risk

EGDMA in Nail Products — Uses and Concerns

Editorial review: BuilderGel.app team · Updated · Ingredient-source review, not medical advice

Also known as: Ethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate

About EGDMA

EGDMA (Ethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate) is a bifunctional monomer used as a cross-linker in gel systems. While its sensitization potential is lower than HEMA, it has been identified as a contact allergen and can cause reactions in people with existing methacrylate sensitivity. It is classified as a medium-risk ingredient on our scale.

Products Containing EGDMA (5)

Flagged ingredients disclosed

Contains: HEMA, EGDMA

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Flagged ingredients disclosed

Contains: HEMA, EGDMA

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Amazon customer rating4.5 / 5

EGDMA-Free Alternatives

These products are marked HEMA-free in our database and do not disclose EGDMA. They are lower-risk starting points, not allergy-proof choices.

No flagged ingredients

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Amazon customer rating4.7 / 5

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No flagged ingredients

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Amazon customer rating4.6 / 5

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No flagged ingredients

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Amazon customer rating4.5 / 5

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No flagged ingredients

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Amazon customer rating4.6 / 5

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FAQ

What is EGDMA?

EGDMA (Ethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate) is a bifunctional monomer used as a cross-linker in gel systems. While its sensitization potential is lower than HEMA, it has been identified as a contact allergen and can cause reactions in people with existing methacrylate sensitivity. It is classified as a medium-risk ingredient on our scale.

Why does BuilderGel.app flag EGDMA?

EGDMA is classified as medium risk in our system. Cross-linking agent that can trigger reactions in HEMA-sensitized individuals.

What are other names for EGDMA on ingredient labels?

EGDMA may also appear as: Ethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate.

Ingredient Disclaimer

This page is educational and does not diagnose allergy. Ingredient labels and formulas can change; verify the current package and ask a healthcare professional if you have symptoms or a known acrylate allergy.