PGA and PLLA Resins

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PGA Resin

Material: Polyglycolic acid


Characteristics: Resorbable material provided in precise, uniform pellets.


Colors: Green, beige (undyed), and violet


Qualified to ASTM Standard F2313-08


Standard IV (dL/g): 1.10-1.20


Tg: 41° C


Tm: 223° C


Max H2O: 0.05%


Packaging: PGA resin is shipped in moisture-barrier packaging. Store frozen until needed.


PLLA Resin

Material: Poly-L-lactide


Characteristics: Resorbable material provided in precise, uniform pellets.


Colors: White (undyed)


Qualified to ASTM Standard F1295-09


Standard IV (dL/g): 1.50 - 1.80


Tg: 58° C


Tm: 174° C


Max H2O: 0.05%


Packaging: PLLA resin is shipped in moisture-barrier packaging. Store frozen until needed.