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790214

Poly(L-lactide-co-glycolide)

L-lactide:glycolide 5:95, viscosity ≥ 1.1 dL/g

Synonym(s):

MAXPRENE® MX2, PLA-co-PGA, PLGA

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Linear Formula:
(C3H4O2)m(C2H2O2)n
NACRES:
NA.23
UNSPSC Code:
12352100

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granular

feed ratio

lactide:glycolide 5:95

degradation timeframe

<4 months

viscosity

1.1 dL/g ((0.1% (w/v) in HFIP, 25 °C))

transition temp

Tm 195 °C

solubility

soluble (fluorinated sovents)

storage temp.

2-8°C

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Application

This biodegradable PLGA has improved processing over the PLGA achieved using a feed ratio of 10:90 lactide to glycolide for use in multifilament, microfilament, textiles, and molded articles.

Other Notes

Strength Loss: 2-3 weeks depending on construct
Mass Loss: 3-4 months depending on construct
Mechanical Properties:Molded Article (ASTM Type V Tensile Bar)
Yield Point: 421.1 N
Modulus: 2632 MPa
Elongation at break: 4.3 %
Yield Stress: 78.8 MPa
Melt Flow Index: 10.04 g/10 minutes (230 °C with 2160 g weight applied)

Legal Information

Product of Poly-Med, Inc.
Max-Prene is a registered trademark of Poly-Med, Inc.

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

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WGK 3

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790214-BULK: + 790214-VAR: + 790214-5G: + 790214-1G:

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