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PGLA Multifilament Yarn

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Catalog ACMA00031413
Density Linear density/titer: 52-64 denier (per 804-80-018)
Appearance Beige
Elongation 10-35%
Feature Short-term, bioabsorbable yarn retaining 50% of straight tensile strength at less than 14 days. Actual time depends on processes and geometric formation of final device.
Filament Count 28
Material Polyglycolic acid-co-poly-L-lactic acid (PGA/PLLA), 89-93 mol% PGA-co-7-11 mol% PLLA, tenacity > 5.1 g/den
Notes Spin lubricant type: Water washable spin lube – the formulation is available to customers on request
Spin lubricant weight: 0.5-4%
Packaging The PGLA yarn is wound on tubes. The standard quantity is 100 grams per tube. Custom tube sizes are available upon request. Each wound tube is wrapped in plastic foil and packaged with a desiccant pouch inside a sealed, moisture barrier foil pouch.
Specification 56 Denier
Tensile Strength ≥ 265 g (per 14-6-000334, CRE 8 in/min, 4 inch gauge length)
Type Multifilament Yarn
Viscosity Inherent viscosity: ≥ 1.16 dL/g

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