Description
Polyglycolide Quick Details
Chemical Name: Polyglycolide
CAS No.: 26124-68-5
Molecular Formula: (C4H4O4)n
PolyglycolideStructure:
Molecular weight: 76.05136
Appearance: White or yellow particles
Assay: 99.0 %min
Polyglycolide Typical Properties
Item
Standard
Appearance
White or yellow particles
Intrinsic viscosity
0.2-2.0 dL/g
Viscosity average MW
1-100w
Number average MW
1-100w
Glass transitiontemp
35-40℃
Melting point(Tm)
Tm=220-240℃
Residual monomer
Max 1%
Residual solvent
Max 0.05%
Heavy metals
Max 10 ppm
Density
1.3 g/cm3
Sulfate ash
Max 0.05%
Polyglycolide Usage
Biodegradable aliphatic polymers and degradation speed; good biological compatibility; biological degradation is mainly by simple hydrolysis; biological absorbent; processing; extensive degradation rate, physical, mechanical, and other properties can achieved by the PGA of various molecular weight and its copolymers. Mainly used in suture, drug delivery carrier, and used for cell culture, transplantation of scaffolds, organ regeneration.
Polyglycolide Packaging
25KG/drum or 1kg/bag
Polyglycolide Storage
According to biodegradable materials,in order to ensure product quality,a special package to aviod water is very neccessary.






