LACTEL® DL-PLE, IV 0.55-0.75

Physical state: Solid
Form: Granules or pellets
Color: White to yellowish
Inherent viscosity (IV) dL/g: 0.55─0.75 (in chloroform)
Degradation time: <18 months
Crystalline Melt Transition (°C): Amorphous
Glass transition temp (°C): 50─60
Solubility (@ 5% w/w): Dichloromethane, tetrahydrofuran, ethyl acetate, chloroform, hexafluoroisopropanol, acetone
Approx. resorption (months): 12─16
Density (g/mL): 1.25
Tensile Strength (psi): 4000─6000
Elongation (%): 3─10
Modulus (psi): 2─4x10⁵
Density (g/mL): 1.25
Tensile Strength (psi): 4000─6000
Elongation (%): 3─10
Modulus (psi): 2─4x10⁵
CAS no. 26680-10-4
Primary Chemistry: Poly(DL-lactide)