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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About This Item
Linear Formula:
(C3H4O2)m(C2H2O2)n
NACRES:
NA.23
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
form
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
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)
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.
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Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 3
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