Poly(2-hydroxypropyl methacrylate)_(HPMA)

polymer

Poly(2-hydroxypropyl methacrylate) or HPMA is a synthetic hydrophilic polymer derived from methacrylate chemistry, characterized by hydroxyl-bearing pendant groups that promote water absorption and biocompatibility. The material is primarily investigated and employed in biomedical applications where its water-compatible nature and tunable cross-linking enable use as a versatile platform for drug delivery systems, tissue engineering scaffolds, and soft contact lenses. HPMA is notable for its ability to be chemically modified and conjugated with therapeutic agents, making it a preferred research polymer for targeted pharmaceutical delivery and regenerative medicine applications where conventional plastics lack the necessary biological tolerance.

drug delivery systemscontact lensestissue engineering scaffoldsbiomedical hydrogelspolymer conjugates for therapeuticswound dressing materials

Compliance & Regulations

?UL 94?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Safety & Biocompatibility

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.