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Resomer® RG 503 H, Poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide)

acid terminated, lactide:glycolide 50:50, Mw 24,000-38,000

Synonym(s):

Poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide), PLGA

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Linear Formula:
[C3H4O2]x[C2H2O2]y
MDL number:
MFCD00131930
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23

Quality Level

200

form

amorphous

feed ratio

lactide:glycolide 50:50

mol wt

Mw 24,000-38,000

degradation timeframe

<3 months

viscosity

0.32-0.44 dL/g, 0.1 % (w/v) in chloroform(25 °C, Ubbelohde) (size 0c glass capillary viscometer)

transition temp

Tg 44-48 °C

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

OCC(O)=O.CC(O)C(O)=O

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Application

Controlled release

Features and Benefits

Controlled release of bioactive agents, sutures and bioabsorbable implantable devices.

Physical form

Biocompatible, biodegradable polymer.

Legal Information

Product of Evonik
RESOMER is a registered trademark of Evonik Rohm GmbH

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Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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