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

The Acros Organics Dowex 50WX8 is a high-capacity strong acid cation exchange resin designed for precise analytical separations, deionization, and sample preparation in biochemical and chemical laboratories. This resin features fine 100-200 mesh sizing with moist, spherical beads that provide uniform ion exchange performance.

Key specifications include:

• Particle size distribution: 15% maximum on 60 mesh ensuring high-resolution separation efficiency
• Total wet volume capacity: Minimum of 1.7 meq/mL (in H form), supporting effective ion exchange in aqueous systems
• Water retention: 50-58%, optimizing resin swelling and ion accessibility
• Physical form: Moist beige to brown beads insoluble in water
• Packaging: Supplied in a 2.5 kg plastic bottle

This product is essential for molecular diagnostics and bioprocessing workflows, where high-purity ion exchange is critical for downstream analytical accuracy. Widely adopted in biotechnology and chemical separations, Dowex 50WX8 facilitates efficient cation removal and purification steps in gene editing pipelines and synthetic biology research.

Its polymer-based matrix, referenced by CAS 11119-67-8, supports long-term stability and reproducibility in biopharmaceutical production and clinical diagnostic sample preparation. The resin complies with harmonized code 39140090, categorizing it within ion-exchangers based on polymeric primary forms, suitable for advanced laboratories involved in fluorescence analysis, live-cell imaging sample prep, and related biomedical engineering applications.