Acros Organics Dowex 50WX8 Strong Acid Cation Exchange Resin 100-200 Mesh, 2.5 kg

The Acros Organics Dowex 50WX8 is a strong acid cation exchange resin optimized for analytical separations and deionization processes in laboratory environments. Supplied as moist beads or spheres with a fine 100-200 mesh size, it offers high precision in sample preparation critical for molecular diagnostics and bioprocessing workflows.

• Beads/Spheres Form: Moist, beige to brown
• Total Ion-Exchange Capacity: Minimum 1.7 meq/mL (H form), enabling efficient cation removal and separation
• Water Retention Capacity: 50–58%, ensuring stability and consistent resin hydration
• Particle Size Specification: Maximum 15% retention on 60 mesh and through 170 mesh, delivering uniform particle distribution
• Solubility: Insoluble in water, providing chemical stability during use
• Quantity: Available in 2.5 kg bottles suitable for biomanufacturing and synthetic biology research applications
• Chemical Identifiers: CAS 11119-67-8, MDL Number MFCD00132726

Widely adopted in biotechnology laboratories, this resin is essential for workflows involving molecular cloning, ion chromatography, and biopharmaceutical production pipelines. Its stable sulfonic acid functional groups facilitate reliable cation exchange, critical for processes in clinical diagnostics, live-cell imaging preparation, and fluorescence analysis requiring highly purified samples. The product complies with harmonized code 39140000, underscoring its classification as a primary ion-exchange resin used across water treatment and laboratory domains.