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

The Acros Organics Dowex 50WX8 100-200 mesh is a _strong acid cation exchange resin_ designed for precision analytical separations, deionization, and sample preparation in biotechnology, molecular diagnostics, and chemical research. This resin features:

• High capacity with a minimum volume total capacity of 1.7 meq/mL in H form
• Fine particle size distribution ensuring 15% max on 60 mesh and 15% max through 170 mesh for consistent performance
• Sulfonic acid functional groups providing strong cation exchange capability critical for bioprocessing and synthetic biology workflows
• Moist bead or sphere physical form supporting stable dispersion in liquid phases
• Water retention capacity between 50 to 58%, optimizing ion exchange kinetics and resin longevity
• Insolubility in water maintaining chemical and physical stability in various laboratory conditions
• Beige to brown color for easy visual identification
• Packaged in a 2.5 kg plastic bottle for convenient laboratory use and storage

Manufactured in the United States under rigorous CAS (11119-67-8) and MDL (MFCD00132726) compliance, this resin is critical in applications such as gene editing sample preparations, biopharmaceutical purification pipelines, and molecular cloning workflows. It is widely adopted in analytical chemistry labs requiring high reproducibility and efficiency in ion exchange processes. The Dowex 50WX8 resin’s specifications make it essential for biotechnology research areas including biomanufacturing and molecular biology, ensuring precise ion removal and sample conditioning necessary for advanced experimental protocols.

This resin complies with Harmonized Code 39140000, underscoring its classification as a primary polymer-based ion exchanger suitable for specialized laboratory and industrial applications in environmental sciences and clinical diagnostics.