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Poly(D, L-lactide). It is biodegradable and has ester-terminated end group.
Details
CAS
33135-50-1
Product Type
Applications
Industry
Producer
Supplier
Chemical Composition
Poly(L-lactide)
Advantages
- biodegradable
- low residual monomer content
- excellent mechanical properties
- Offers an effective custom synthesis service tailored to individual product requirements
- It is considered safe
- non-toxic
- biocompatible by regulatory agencies in virtually all developed countries
- Renewable Resource Content
- nearly odourless
Other Applications
Used to produce biodegradable implants such as orthopedic fixation devices.
Handling
DIN EN ISO 9001 certification
Technical data
| Quantity | Value | Unit | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance Properties | |||
| Appearance | |||
| Physical Properties | |||
| Melting range | 180 - 185 | ºC | |
| Residual monomers | <1000 | PPM | |
| Thermal Properties | |||
| Glass transition Temperature | 60 - 65 | ºC | |
| Mechanical Properties | |||
| viscosity number | 80 - 120 | ml/g | 25°C, 0.1 % in chloroform |
| Chemical Properties | |||
| Metal Content | <0.006 | % | Tin |
| Metal Content | <0.001 | % | Heavy Metals |
| Water absorption | <0.5 | % | |