PVCL

polymer

PVCL (poly(N-vinylcaprolactam)) is a synthetic thermoresponsive polymer that exhibits temperature-dependent solubility, transitioning from soluble to insoluble as temperature increases. This material is primarily employed in biomedical and pharmaceutical applications where controlled release or stimuli-responsive behavior is required, particularly in drug delivery systems, tissue engineering scaffolds, and smart hydrogels that respond to body temperature changes. PVCL is notable for its biocompatibility and ability to form reversible phase transitions, making it valuable in applications where conventional polymers cannot provide triggered responses to physiological stimuli.

drug delivery systemsthermoresponsive hydrogelstissue engineering scaffoldsbiomedical coatingssmart biomaterialspharmaceutical research applications

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Young's Modulus(E)	580.0	kPa	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Glass Transition Temperature(Tg)	393.7	K	—
Maximum Service Temperature(Tmax)	701.2	K	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Refractive Index(n)	1.404	-	—

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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.

PVCL

Mechanical Properties

Thermal Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Safety & Biocompatibility