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81273

Sigma-Aldrich

Poly(L-lactide)

viscosity ~2.0 dL/g, 0.1 % (w/v) in chloroform(25 °C)

Synonym(s):

L-Lactide polymer, PLA, Poly(L-Lactic acid)

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Linear Formula:
CH3O(C6H8O4)nH
MDL number:
MFCD00166383
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23

description

ester terminated

Quality Level

100

form

solid

mol wt

Mw ~260,000

degradation timeframe

>3 years

impurities

≤0.5% water

ign. residue

≤0.1%

viscosity

~2.0 dL/g, 0.1 % (w/v) in chloroform(25 °C)

Mw/Mn

~1.5

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Application

medical device

Other Notes

end group: decyl 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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JAN Code

81273-BULK:
81273-VAR:
81273-10G:
81273-50G:

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BCCG2263
BCCC7161
BCBV6535

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