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946176

Poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate

Mn 3400, Tissue Engineering grade

Synonym(s):

Poly(ethylene oxide) diacrylate, Polyethylene glycol diacrylate, Polyethylene oxide bisacrylate, Polyoxyethylene diacrylate

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form

solid

mol wt

Mn 3400

storage temp.

−20°C

Quality Level

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General description

Tissue Engineering Grade Poly(ethylene oxide) diacrylate (PEO‑DA) is an inhibitor‑free, difunctional acrylate macromer engineered for clean, rapid network formation and biocompatible hydrogel environments. Developed for tissue engineering workflows, TE PEO‑DA is R&D‑tested for low cytotoxicity, supporting high cell viability under recommended formulation and curing conditions. It features a ≥90% degree of functionalization (diacrylate end‑groups) to enable reliable crosslinking and high conversion. The PEO backbone provides excellent aqueous solubility and biocompatibility, supporting scaffold fabrication, bioinks, encapsulation matrices, and protein‑resistant surface coatings.

Key Features
Inhibitor‑free formulation (no added MEHQ/BHT) for efficient curing and minimal residuals. R&D‑tested biocompatibility demonstrating low cytotoxicity and high cell viability in standard lab assays. ≥90% degree of functionalization for consistent free‑radical polymerization and robust network formation. PEO biocompatibility and hydrophilicity to help reduce protein adsorption and support gentle cell handling. High purity and quality control suitable for demanding tissue engineering research and prototyping

Application

  • Photocurable PEG hydrogels for scaffold fabrication and cell encapsulation
  • Bioinks for 3D bioprinting (with suitable crosslinkers/initiators)
  • Protein‑resistant surface coatings and soft network modifiers
  • Drug‑delivery matrix components and permeability tuning

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Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

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Not applicable

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