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- Manufacturer: Evonik Corporation
- Product Line: LACTEL® Polymers
- Product: LACTEL® PLGE Polymers
- Industries: Pharmaceuticals
- Authorized Countries: Canada | United States
LACTEL® 50:50 DL-PLGE, IV 0.26-0.54
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LACTEL® 50:50 DL-PLGE, IV 0.26-0.54 is a specialized lactide-glycolide-containing copolymer available as a white to tan pelletized solid with an inherent viscosity of 0.26─0.54 dL/g in HFIP and a degradation time of 3 months max. It contains no added preservatives and may be used for parenteral controlled release applications in pharmaceutical systems.
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Physical state: Solid
Form: Granules
Color: White to light tan
Inherent viscosity (IV) dL/g: 0.26─0.54 (in HFIP)
Degradation time: <3 months
Density (g/mL): 1.34
Tensile Strength (psi): 6000─8000
Elongation (%): 3─10
Modulus (psi): 2─4x10⁵
CAS No. 26780-50-7;
Primary Chemistry:
Poly(DL-lactide-co-glycolide)
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Overview
LACTEL® 50:50 DL-PLGE, IV 0.26-0.54 is an unpurified bioresorbable polymer that offers a cost-effective excipient solution for controlled drug release systems in pharmaceutical and medical applications. Its balanced 50:50 composition of glycolide and d,l-lactide is naturally metabolized by the body and offers a unique degradation profile of 3 months maximum.
Features & Benefits
- 50:50 ratio of D,L-Lactide and Glycolide
- Ester end group
- 3-month degradation time
- Biodegradable
- Ideal for terminal sterilization
- Bioabsorbable excipient
- Suitable for use with small molecules, peptides, proteins, and other substances
- Non-GMO
- No added preservatives
- Cost effective
Applications
Human generic drug formulations
Long-acting injectable formulations
Price sensitive applications
veterinary medicine
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