DEGACRYL® for Bone Cement Applications
Bone cement plays a crucial role in modern orthopedic procedures. It fills the space between the bone and the prosthesis, creating a secure and long‑lasting anchor for implants. At the same time, it provides an elastic zone that helps reduce stress at the implant–bone interface, contributing to more reliable and comfortable outcomes for patients.
Key Benefits of DEGACRYL® for Bone Cement Applications
- Precise material design with controlled particle size, molar mass, and viscosity.
- Consistent batch‑to‑batch quality ensured by strict quality control.
- Adjustable processing behavior, including pour and setting times.
- Reliable mechanical performance through optimized polymer structure.
- Suitable for multiple applications, including vertebral augmentation.
- Strong technical and regulatory support.
Tailor‑Made Raw Materials for High‑Performance Bone Cement
DEGACRYL® raw materials are engineered with precisely defined properties - such as particle size, molar mass, and viscosity - to support the development of high‑quality bone cement formulations. Thanks to Evonik’s deep expertise in specialty acrylics, these materials are optimized for:
- Consistent processing behavior
- Adjustable pour and setting times
- Controlled polymerization speed and temperature
- Reliable mechanical properties
These characteristics are ensured by narrow specifications and strict quality control, making DEGACRYL® a trusted choice for many of the world’s leading bone cement formulators.
Applications Beyond Joint Fixation
In addition to prosthesis cementation, DEGACRYL® raw materials are also suitable for vertebral augmentation procedures, where high reliability, controlled viscosity, and consistent curing behavior are essential for safe and effective application.
Reproducible Quality You Can Rely On
Thanks to tightly controlled manufacturing processes and narrow product specifications, DEGACRYL® raw materials offer highly reproducible quality that formulators can rely on. Each batch is subject to strict quality controls to ensure consistent particle size, molecular weight, and chemical composition. Combined with Evonik’s long-standing expertise in acrylate chemistry and the close proximity of production sites in Germany, this ensures stable supply reliability and uniform performance in every formulation. In addition, customers benefit from Evonik’s extensive technical and regulatory support, which helps streamline development processes and further enhances formulation robustness.
Supporting our Customers in Formulation Optimization
Evonik offers more than high‑performance materials - we support our customers throughout the entire development process. From starting formulations and analytical services to regulatory support, customer audits, and R&D collaboration, our experts work closely with formulators to help them optimize:
- Processing characteristics
- Mechanical performance
- Viscosity and handling behavior
- Polymerization kinetics