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Poly(L-lactide)

average Mn 40,000

Synonym(s):

PLA, Poly(L-lactic acid)

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)15O(C6H8O4)nH
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23

description

ester terminated

form

solid

mol wt

average Mn 40,000

degradation timeframe

>3 years

Application

medical device

Other Notes

end group: hexadecyl ester

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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