659630

Polylactide-block-poly(ethylene glycol)-block-polylactide

PLA average M_n 1,500, PEG average M_n 900

• Synonym(s): PLA-PEG-PLA
• Linear Formula: HO(CHCH₃COO)_x(CH₂CH₂O)_y(COCHCH₃O)_zH
• MDL number: MFCD07785555
• UNSPSC Code: 12162002
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• form: solid
• Quality Level: 100
• mol wt: PEG average M_n 900; PLA average M_n 1,500; average M_n (1,500-900-1,500)
• degradation timeframe: <12 months
• transition temp: T_m 278.5 °C; T_g 7-9 °C
• PDI: <1.2

Description

Application

The PLA average Mn value of 3,000 is a combined total between the two PLA blocks.

Features and Benefits

Biodegradable polymer. Applications include drug encapsulation and drug delivery.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk_germany: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable
• ppe: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)