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Biogel® standard materials

Name

Monomers

Water Content

Expansion

RI Hydrated

Biogel 60

MMA/VP

61%

1.39

1.404

Biogel 70

MMA/VP

70%

1.55

1.387

Biogel 75

MMA/VP

73%

1.61

1.385

Biogel 80

MMA/VP

78%

1.67

1.373

Biogel® Special Materials
- for implant and problem solving applications

Name

Monomers

Water Content

Expansion

RI Hydrated

Biogel 75G

MMA/VP

74%

1.63

1.380

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Examples of hydrophilic types:

AEP 40
Low water absorption and swell with maximum mechanical stability and dessicant action.

AEP 50
Most used for encapsulation of other chemical materials for preservation and controlled release.

AEP 60
Most used for moulding and mechanical devices with best combination of mechanical stability and volume expansion.

AEP 80
High volume expansion and water absorption used for wound care and similar applications

Biogel
Contact lens and implant materials are available in a range of water contents from 61% to 78% and with linear expansions from 1.39 to 1.67.

AEP blends
Blended formulations are made using a combination of proprietry and/or commercial materials for the manufacture of a range of products.