PGA

Short Description:

Polyglycolide (PGA) is a high-strength, biodegradable aliphatic polyester with excellent crystallinity and fast hydrolytic degradation, making it ideal for medical and environmentally friendly applications.


  • CAS No: 26009-03-0

Product Detail

Product Features:
Polyglycolide (PGA) exhibits excellent biocompatibility. Its biodegradation primarily occurs through simple hydrolysis. It also demonstrates bioresorbability, good processability, and a wide range of degradation rates. Physical, mechanical, and other properties can be tailored based on PGA’s varying molecular weights and its copolymers.

Product Applications:
Surgical sutures, drug delivery carriers, and scaffolds for cell culture and transplantation.

Product Index:

Test Items Detection Method Testing requirements
Appearance Visual Inspection White or light brown
Melting Point DSC 205-235℃
Melt Index Melt flow rate meter 5-50g/10min
Water Content Karl Fischer moisture analyzer ≤0.5%
Ignition Residue Burning residue detection method ≤0.5%
Monomer Residue GC ≤1%
Tin Residue AAS ≤150ppm
Heavy Metals(pb) Heavy Metal Inspection Method ≤10ppm

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