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

The Acros Organics Dowex 50WX8 is a strong acid cation exchange resin designed for precise analytical separations, sample preparation, and deionization in laboratory environments. This high-capacity resin, featuring sulfonic acid functional groups, offers efficient and selective cation exchange essential for molecular diagnostics and bioprocessing workflows.

• Particle Size: Fine 100-200 mesh beads (15% max on 60 mesh; 15% max through 170 mesh) optimizing surface area for ion-exchange reactions
• Physical Form: Moist beads ranging from beige to brown in color
• Capacity: Minimum wet volume capacity in H form of 1.7 meq/mL with water retention between 50-58%
• Solubility: Insoluble in water, ensuring chemical stability and durability during sample treatment
• Packaging: Supplied in 2.5 kg plastic bottles, suitable for laboratory stock and experimental use

This ion-exchange resin is widely used in biotechnology research, including gene editing workflows, biomanufacturing, and molecular cloning protocols, for effective ion removal and purification. Its consistent performance supports high-precision analytical chemistry, making it critical in clinical diagnostics, synthetic biology, and live-cell analysis applications.

Manufactured in the United States under strict quality standards (Lot: A0429882), the Dowex 50WX8 resin is essential for researchers focused on bioprocessing and biochemical analysis requiring precise ion-exchange capabilities.

This product’s harmonized code 382290 confirms its classification as prepared media useful in maintaining microorganisms and facilitating complex sample preparations crucial in biotechnology and biomedical engineering fields.