Poly(glycolide-co-lactide), 80:20, IV 1.8 dL/g

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CAS #

CAS # Product #

50040

26780-50-7

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Price

$845.00

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Product Specifications

Spec-50040.pdf

Linear Formula

(C2H2O2)m(C3H4O2)n

Appearance

Light yellow to tan solid

Biodegradation Time

~ Weeks

Molecular Weight

Synonyms

Viscosity

~1.8 dL/g

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

SDS_50040.pdf

Handling

Gloves & fume hood

Storage

Protect from moisture. Store at -20°C.

Hazards

Harmless - use normal precautions; Hygroscopic

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2. Serris, I., Serris, P., Frey, K.M. et al. Development of 3D-Printed Layered PLGA Films for Drug Delivery and Evaluation of Drug Release Behaviors. AAPS PharmSciTech 21, 256 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1208/s12249-020-01790-1

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Poly(glycolide - co - lactide), 80:20, IV 1.8 dL/g - Polysciences

Product Description

Poly(glycolide-co-lactide) (PGLA) is a biodegradable copolymer composed of glycolide and lactide monomers. Its physical and chemical properties can be tailored by adjusting the ratio of the two monomers with a higher glycolide content degrading faster and a higher lactide content degrading slower.

PGLA is widely used in medical applications, such as sutures, drug delivery systems, 3D printing, and tissue engineering, due to its excellent biocompatibility and controlled biodegradability. It is also used in the pharmaceutical industry as a biodegradable polymer matrix for drug delivery systems and in the food industry as a biodegradable packaging material.