poly(glycolic acid)

polymer

Poly(glycolic acid), or PGA, is a linear aliphatic polyester synthesized from glycolic acid monomers, belonging to the family of biodegradable polyesters. It is valued in medical and bioengineering applications for its biocompatibility, controllable degradation kinetics, and ability to support tissue regeneration as the polymer breaks down in physiological environments. PGA is widely used in absorbable surgical devices, drug delivery systems, and tissue engineering scaffolds, where its relatively rapid hydrolytic degradation (faster than its sibling polylactic acid) eliminates the need for device removal while allowing the body's natural healing processes to take over.

absorbable sutures and surgical implantsdrug delivery systemstissue engineering scaffoldsbiomedical devicesorthopedic fixation and repairguided tissue regeneration

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Glass Transition Temperature(Tg)	317.2	K	—

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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.

poly(glycolic acid)

Thermal Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Safety & Biocompatibility