790214

Poly(L-lactide-co-glycolide)

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

• Synonym(s): MAXPRENE^® MX2, PLA-co-PGA, PLGA
• Linear Formula: (C₃H₄O₂)_m(C₂H₂O₂)_n
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• 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: T_m 195 °C
• solubility: soluble (fluorinated sovents)
• storage temp.: 2-8°C

Description

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., MAXPRENE^® is a registered trademark of Poly-Med, Inc.

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

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3