805114

PLGA microspheres

25 μm average diameter

• Synonym(s): Degradex^® PLGA, PLGA Nanoparticles
• Linear Formula: (C₃H₄O₂)_x(C₂H₂O₂)_y
• UNSPSC Code: 12162002
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• form: powder
• Quality Level: 100
• average diameter: 25 μm
• density: 1.3 g/cm³
• shipped in: wet ice
• storage temp.: −20°C

Description

General description

Degradex^® is made with poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) with an L/G ratio of 50/50 and a Mw of 30,000.
To re-constitute:

• Remove the product from freezer
• Wait until temperature rises to the ambient temperature
• Add DI water or buffer to the container
• Vortex and sonicate for 5 minutes to ensure the microspheres are well suspended.

Application

Plain PLGA particles for testing system compatibility in drug delivery research. Particles can be used as carriers by attaching drug or biological/chemical entities to particle surface. PLGA particles are used for controlled release, sustained release and targeted drug delivery.

Legal Information

Degradex is a registered trademark of Phosphorex, Inc.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable