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

The Acros Organics Dowex 50WX8 ion exchange resin (model 335340025) is a strong acid cation exchange resin designed for analytical chemistry applications including deionization, sample preparation, and analytical separations. It features high-capacity sulfonic acid groups facilitating efficient and selective cation exchange critical in molecular diagnostics and bioprocessing workflows.

• Physical Form: Moist beads or spheres with beige to brown coloration
• Particle Size Distribution: Max 15% retained on 60 mesh, max 15% through 170 mesh, corresponding to a fine mesh size of 100-200 mesh for precise ion exchange
• Wet Volume Capacity (H form): Minimum 1.7 meq/mL
• Water Retention Capacity: 50% to 58%
• Solubility: Insoluble in water ensuring chemical stability during biomanufacturing and analytical procedures
• Packaging: Supplied in a 2.5 kg durable plastic bottle, suitable for lab-scale use

This ion exchange resin is widely adopted in biotechnology research and clinical diagnostic labs where accurate ion exchange processes are essential for gene editing, synthetic biology, and biopharmaceutical production pipelines. Its finely controlled particle size and high exchange capacity make it an ideal choice for critical molecular biology workflows demanding reproducible ion separation.

Designed and manufactured in the USA, the Dowex 50WX8 resin supports reproducible performance and reliability in demanding laboratory settings focused on bioprocessing and fluorescence analysis applications. The resin's CAS number is 11119-67-8, with MDL number MFCD00132726, useful for referencing in chemical inventories and procurement systems.