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Poly(L-lactide-co-caprolactone-co-glycolide)
L-lactide 70 %, average Mn ~50,000 by GPC
Synonym(s):
ε-Caprolactone-glycolide-L -lactide copolymer, Poly-L -lactide-co-glycolide-co-ε-caprolactone
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form
solid
Quality Level
feed ratio
lactide:caprolactone:glycolide 70:20:10
mol wt
average Mn ~50,000 by GPC
composition
L-lactide, 70%
transition temp
Tg ~28 °C
storage temp.
2-8°C
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Application
Poly(L-lactide-co-caprolactone-co-glycolide) (PLGA-PCL) is a biodegradable block copolymer that may be used as nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems. Electrospun nanofiber blend of PLGA-PCL, phosphorylcholine groups and an antiproliferative (rapamycin)may be used as vascular grafts and prostheses.
Features and Benefits
Biocompatible, biodegradable polymer.
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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