Polyesters
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Polymers of organic acids and alcohols, with ester linkages--usually polyethylene terephthalate; can be cured into hard plastic, films or tapes, or fibers which can be woven into fabrics, meshes or velours. |
| Guide Notes: |
D25-26 qualif |
| Previously Indexed: |
Polymers (1966-1976) |
Polyesters Categories.
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Polyethylene Terephthalates - Polyester polymers formed from terephthalic acid or its esters and ethylene glycol. They can be formed into tapes, films or pulled into fibers that are pressed into meshes or woven into fabrics. |
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Polyglactin 910 - A polyester used for absorbable sutures & surgical mesh, especially in ophthalmic surgery. 2-Hydroxy-propanoic acid polymer with polymerized hydroxyacetic acid, which forms 3,6-dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-dione polymer with 1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione copolymer of molecular weight about 80,000 daltons. |
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Polyglycolic Acid - A biocompatible polymer used as a surgical suture material. |
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