704105
Polycaprolactone
average Mn 45,000
Synonym(s):
2-Oxepanone homopolymer, 6-Caprolactone polymer
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Linear Formula:
(C6H10O2)n
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.21
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form
pellets
Quality Level
melt index
1.8 g/10 min (80 °C, 44 psi)
mol wt
Mn 40,000-50,000
Mw 48,000-90,000
average Mn 45,000
mp
56-64 °C
60 °C (lit.)
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General description
Polycaprolactone (PCL) is a semi-crystalline linear resorbable aliphatic polyester that is composed of repeating units of hexanoate. It has good mechanical properties, miscibility, and biodegradability. PCL is a soft and hard-tissue compatible material that can be used in sutures and drug delivery systems.
Application
PCL can form a nanocomposite with graphene for the fabrication of biodegradable systems for bone tissue engineering.
Features and Benefits
Biodegradable polymer
Non-toxic, biodegradable in soil, broad miscibility, mechanical compatibility with many polymers and good adhesion to a broad spectrum of substrates.
Non-toxic, biodegradable in soil, broad miscibility, mechanical compatibility with many polymers and good adhesion to a broad spectrum of substrates.
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Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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