Acros Organics Dowex 50WX8 Strong Acid Cation Exchange Resin 2.5 kg

The Acros Organics Dowex 50WX8 is a high-capacity strong acid cation exchange resin widely used in analytical separations, deionization, and sample preparation protocols. Manufactured in the USA, this ion-exchange resin features 100–200 mesh moist beads or spheres optimized for precise cation exchange performance essential in molecular diagnostics and bioprocessing workflows.

Key technical specifications include:

• Sulfonic acid functional groups providing a wet volume capacity (H⁺ form) of at least 1.7 meq/mL
• Water retention capacity between 50% and 58% (H⁺ form) ensuring efficient ion exchange kinetics
• Particle size distribution with maximum 15% passing 60 mesh and 15% oversize (through 170 mesh), supporting uniform flow rates and reproducibility
• Insoluble in water, maintaining chemical stability during chromatography and biomanufacturing processes
• Supplied in a 2.5 kg plastic bottle suitable for laboratory-scale biotechnological assays

This resin is particularly valuable for researchers engaged in synthetic biology and biomedical engineering applications requiring reliable cation exchange media for sample purification and biochemical analysis. Its consistent physical and chemical properties make it critical in molecular cloning workflows and enzyme purification pipelines.

The beige to brown colored resin beads are an established choice in clinical diagnostics and laboratory settings demanding precise ion-exchange control to support high-fidelity analytical outcomes. Despite minor cosmetic imperfections from storage, the resin is unused and in optimal condition for immediate application.

This ion-exchange resin supports enhanced selectivity and high throughput, making it a staple in biotechnology research and analytical chemistry domains where precise cation removal and separation are essential.