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

The Acros Organics Dowex 50WX8 is a high-capacity strong acid cation exchange resin specifically designed for analytical separations, sample preparation, and water deionization in laboratory applications. This resin features sulfonic acid groups which enable efficient and selective cation exchange, making it essential in molecular diagnostics, bioprocessing workflows, and biopharmaceutical production pipelines where precise ion exchange is critical.

• Physical Form: Moist beads or spheres, with particle sizes mostly within the 100-200 mesh range, ensuring fine separation control essential for analytical accuracy.
• Ion Exchange Capacity: Wet volume capacity (H+ form) of at least 1.7 meq/mL supporting high load ion-exchange applications.
• Water Retention: Capable of retaining 50–58% water (H+ form), facilitating optimized swelling and ion accessibility.
• Chemical Stability: Insoluble in water, guaranteeing durability and reusability in aqueous laboratory environments.
• Packaging and Quantity: Supplied as a 2.5 kg batch in a durable plastic bottle suitable for safe laboratory storage and handling.
• Color: Beige to brown indicating standard resin coloration for easy visual inspection.
• Specifications and Identifiers: CAS Number 11119-67-8, MDL Number MFCD00132726.

This resin is widely adopted in synthetic biology research for applications involving molecular cloning workflows and biomanufacturing due to its strong ion exchange efficiency and robust physical properties. Its reliable performance in chemical separations and deionization procedures makes it a critical consumable for biotechnology laboratories, clinical diagnostics, and advanced chemical analysis settings.