poly(\uc0\u949 -caprolactone)

polymer

Poly(ε-caprolactone) is a semi-crystalline aliphatic polyester synthesized through ring-opening polymerization of ε-caprolactone monomer. It is widely used in biomedical and packaging applications due to its biodegradability, biocompatibility, and processability; engineers select it over conventional plastics when environmental persistence is a concern or when the material must eventually break down in biological environments. Its relatively low melting point and good solubility in organic solvents make it particularly valuable in drug delivery systems, tissue engineering scaffolds, and degradable medical devices where controlled material lifetime is essential.

biodegradable medical devicesdrug delivery systemstissue engineering scaffoldsorthopedic implants and suturespackaging films3D printing filament

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Glass Transition Temperature(Tg)	30.92	°F	—

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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(\uc0\u949 -caprolactone)

Thermal Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Safety & Biocompatibility