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

The Acros Organics Dowex 50WX8 is a high-capacity strong acid cation exchange resin designed for precise analytical separations, deionization, and sample preparation in biotechnology and chemical research. This polymer-based resin features:

• Particle size: 100-200 mesh (15% max on 60 mesh, 15% max through 170 mesh) providing fine separation control
• Physical form: Moist spherical beads for consistent flow and exchange efficiency
• Functional groups: Sulfonic acid groups delivering strong acid cation exchange capability
• Capacity: Wet volume capacity of 1.7 meq/mL in H form
• Water retention: 50–58% water retention capacity in H form facilitating stable ion exchange
• Color: Beige to brown resin beads
• Solubility: Insoluble in water, ensuring chemical stability during processing
• Packaging: Supplied in a 2.5 kg plastic bottle, suitable for laboratory use

This resin is extensively used in molecular diagnostics, bioprocessing workflows, and biopharmaceutical production pipelines where reliable cation exchange is critical. It is well suited for sample preparation in synthetic biology and biotechnology research fields involving ion removal or purification.

With identifiers CAS 11119-67-8 and MDL Number MFCD00132726, the resin fulfills rigorous industrial and research standards. Manufactured in the United States, Dowex 50WX8 plays an essential role in gene editing workflows, biomanufacturing applications, and live-cell imaging sample preparation by providing consistent ion exchange performance required in advanced laboratory protocols.