Acros Organics Dowex 50WX8 Analytical Cation Exchange Resin Beads 100-200 Mesh

The Acros Organics Dowex 50WX8 Model 335340025 is a high-capacity cation exchange resin specifically engineered for precision analytical separations, deionization, and sample preparation in laboratory environments. This ion-exchange resin utilizes sulfonic acid functional groups to deliver efficient and selective cation exchange performance essential in molecular diagnostics and bioprocessing workflows.

Key technical specifications include:

• Physical Form: Moist beads or spheres optimizing flow and exchange kinetics
• Particle Size: Fine mesh 100-200 with 15% max on 60 mesh and 15% max through 170 mesh for controlled separation
• Total Exchange Capacity: Minimum 1.7 meq/mL in H form ensuring robust ion binding
• Water Retention: 50–58%, supporting consistent resin hydration and performance
• Color: Beige to brown indicates resin batch and quality consistency
• Packaging: Supplied in a secure plastic bottle weighing 2.5 kg (3.81 kg gross) for safe handling and storage

This analytical cation exchange resin is insoluble in water, making it stable and durable for repeated use in biopharmaceutical production, synthetic biology research, and molecular cloning workflows. Originating from the United States, it meets strict manufacturing standards for reproducibility and purity, critical for biotechnology and clinical diagnostic applications. The resin is widely used in bioprocessing pipelines where selective ion removal and sample purity are paramount.

The Dowex 50WX8 resin is essential in analytical laboratories requiring reliable ion exchange media for live-cell imaging preparation, fluorescence analysis, and other advanced biotechnology assays. Its fine mesh size and sulfonic group chemistry make it a preferred choice among researchers in biomedical engineering and molecular biology fields.