Statements (32)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
polymer
|
| gptkbp:abbreviation |
gptkb:PGA
|
| gptkbp:biodegradable |
true
|
| gptkbp:CASNumber |
26124-68-5
|
| gptkbp:category |
biodegradable plastics
polyesters medical polymers |
| gptkbp:chemicalFormula |
(C2H2O2)n
|
| gptkbp:color |
white
|
| gptkbp:degradation_product |
glycolic acid
|
| gptkbp:density |
1.5-1.7 g/cm³
|
| gptkbp:discoveredBy |
Kureha Corporation
|
| gptkbp:discoveredIn |
1954
|
| gptkbp:glass_transition_temperature |
35-40°C
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Polyglycolic acid
|
| gptkbp:hydrolyzes_to |
glycolic acid
|
| gptkbp:meltingPoint |
225-230°C
|
| gptkbp:monomer |
glycolic acid
|
| gptkbp:otherName |
polyglycolide
|
| gptkbp:solubility |
insoluble in water
soluble in highly fluorinated solvents |
| gptkbp:structure |
linear aliphatic polyester
|
| gptkbp:tensile_strength |
~7 GPa
|
| gptkbp:used_in |
orthopedic devices
surgical meshes tissue scaffolds |
| gptkbp:usedFor |
tissue engineering
drug delivery systems absorbable sutures biodegradable implants |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Suture
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
|