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Poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEGDA) Hydrogel
Price range: $300.00 through $4,000.00
Description
Poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEGDA) is a widely used photocrosslinkable hydrogel for 3D cell culture, tissue engineering, and bioprinting. Based on polyethylene glycol (PEG) and functionalised with acrylate groups, PEGDA enables fast, controlled hydrogel formation with highly reproducible mechanical properties.
Smart MCs offers PEGDA in three molecular weight variants, PEGDA-400, PEGDA-600, and PEGDA-1000, allowing researchers to tailor hydrogel stiffness, permeability, and handling characteristics for different applications. Each kit includes PEGDA and LAP photoinitiator for reliable light-induced crosslinking.
For research use only. Not intended for human clinical applications.
What’s Included
Each PEGDA Hydrogel Set includes PEGDA and complementary LAP photoinitiator.
| SKU | PEGDA Size | LAP Included | Appearance | Molecular Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEGDA-400-10g | 10 g | 0.5 g | 25°C: Liquid 4°C: Liquid | ~400 Da |
| PEGDA-400-100g | 100 g | 5 g | 25°C: Liquid 4°C: Liquid | ~400 Da |
| PEGDA-600-10g | 10 g | 0.5 g | 25°C: Liquid 4°C: Semi-solid | ~600 Da |
| PEGDA-600-100g | 100 g | 5 g | 25°C: Liquid 4°C: Semi-solid | ~600 Da |
| PEGDA-1000-10g | 10 g | 0.5 g | 25°C: Semi-solid 4°C: Semi-solid | 800–1000 Da |
| PEGDA-1000-100g | 100 g | 5 g | 25°C: Semi-solid 4°C: Semi-solid | 800–1000 Da |
PEGDA-400 has a low viscosity and forms tighter, stiffer hydrogels suitable for coatings, microfluidics, and controlled release systems.
PEGDA-600 provides a balanced option for general hydrogel systems, cell encapsulation, soft tissue models, and bioprinting.
PEGDA-1000 forms softer, more elastic hydrogels with increased permeability, making it suitable for 3D cell culture and tissue engineering.
At room temperature, PEGDA may be liquid or semi-solid depending on molecular weight. Higher molecular weight variants may require gentle warming before use.
Performance
PEGDA is designed to provide consistent, reproducible hydrogel formation across a wide range of applications.
- Rapid light-induced crosslinking
- Tunable stiffness and permeability
- Compatible with extrusion and light-based bioprinting
- Suitable for high-resolution fabrication
- Stable and reproducible hydrogel formation
- Detailed characterisation data available on request
Applications
Suitable for:
- 3D cell culture
- Tissue engineering
- 3D bioprinting
- Drug delivery and controlled release
- Microfluidics
- Photolithography
Why Use PEGDA?
PEGDA provides a highly defined and biologically inert hydrogel platform, allowing researchers to precisely control hydrogel properties without introducing biological variability. Its tunable mechanical properties, reproducible crosslinking, and compatibility with functionalisation strategies make it well suited for advanced tissue engineering, biofabrication, and biomaterials research.
Custom Options
Custom PEGDA formulations are available for specialised research applications, including:
- Functionalisation with cell adhesion peptides
- Composite hydrogel systems (e.g. PEGDA + GelMA)
- Tailored mechanical or transport properties
Shipping & Dispatch
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Dispatch Schedule | Orders are dispatched every Friday. |
| Order Cut-Off | Orders for in-stock products received by End of Day Wednesday (Sydney, Australia) are eligible for Friday dispatch, subject to product availability. |
| Estimated Dispatch | Up to 10 sets: Friday dispatch* Contact us for larger or customised orders and to discuss delivery timelines. |
| Shipping Within Australia | Orders are shipped via Australia Post. |
| International Shipping | Orders are shipped via DHL Express. |
| Alternative Shipping | FedEx shipping is available upon request. |
*Friday dispatch is subject to product availability.
Additional information
| Material | Poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEGDA) |
|---|---|
| Material Grade | Research Use Only |
| Appearance: | PEGDA-400: Liquid at 25°C, liquid at 4°C |
| Molecular Weight | PEGDA-400, PEGDA-600, PEGDA-1000 |
| Packaging Sizes | 10g PEGDA + 0.5g LAP Photoinitator, 100g PEGDA + 5g LAP Photoinitator |
