Gel Strong Acid Cation (SAC)

Polymer Architecture & Functional Chemistry Profile

Cation Exchange Resin · 19 Standardized & Specialty Grades

Capacity ≥ 1.9–2.4 mmol/mL

Polymer Matrix

Styrene-DVB Copolymer

Bead Architecture

Gel

Active Functional Group

Sulfonic Acid (Strong Acid)

Chemical Site / Formula

R–SO₃⁻

Standard Ionic / Pore Form

Na⁺ / H⁺

Key Benchmark

Capacity ≥ 1.9–2.4 mmol/mL

Grades in Gel Strong Acid Cation (SAC) (19 — Click any grade for individual TDS) Sphericity ≥ 95%

Custom Screening & Ionic Conversion: Available in Na⁺ and H⁺ ionic forms, as well as Floating Bed (FC), Mixed Bed (MB), and Double-Layer Bed (SC) particle distributions.

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CATION EXCHANGE RESIN · LABORATORY & PRODUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

Grade-by-Grade Technical Parameter Table

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Styrene-Based Gel-Type Strong Acid Cation Exchange Resin — Physical & Chemical Specifications

R–SO₃⁻ · Styrene-DVB · Gel · 19 Grades

Capacity ≥ 1.9–2.4 mmol/mL

Technical specifications of Styrene-Based Gel-Type Strong Acid Cation Exchange Resin
Grade	Ionic Form	Total Capacity (mmol/g)	Volume Capacity (mmol/mL)	Water Retention (%)	Bulk Density (g/mL)	Specific Gravity (g/mL)	Particle Size Range (%)	Effective Size (mm)	Uniformity Coeff.	Whole Bead After Attrition (%)	Color	Applications & Technical Remarks	TDS / RFQ
001×4 (Na⁺)	Na⁺	≥4.5	≥1.40	52–58	0.75–0.80	1.18–1.25	0.315–1.25 mm ≥95	0.4–0.7	≤1.6	(≥90)	Light yellow to brown	Mainly used for softening and demineralization of water and other liquids, and for antibiotic extraction	TDS
001×4 (H⁺)	H⁺	≥5.0	≥1.25	58–65	0.72–0.78	1.10–1.20	0.315–1.25 mm ≥95	0.4–0.7	≤1.6	(≥90)	Light yellow to brown	Standard gel-type cation resin. Suitable for softening and demineralization of water and other liquids; widely used in recovery of MSG, amino acids, and antibiotic extraction	TDS
001×7 (Na⁺)	Na⁺	≥4.5	≥1.90	45–50	0.77–0.87	1.25–1.29	0.315–1.25 mm ≥95	0.4–0.7	≤1.6	(≥90)	Light yellow to brown	High-capacity standard gel strong acid cation resin for industrial water softening, boiler feedwater demineralization, and amino acid recovery	TDS
001×7 (H⁺)	H⁺	≥5.0	≥1.75	51–56	0.73–0.83	1.17–1.22	0.315–1.25 mm ≥95	0.4–0.7	≤1.6	(≥90)	Light yellow to brown	Hydrogen-form 001×7 gel cation resin for direct demineralization and decationization without initial acid regeneration	TDS
001×7FC	Na⁺	≥4.5	≥1.90	45–50	0.77–0.87	1.25–1.29	0.45–1.25 mm ≥95	≥0.5	≤1.6	(≥90)	Light yellow to brown	Suitable for floating beds operated at high flow rates (FC = floating bed grade)	TDS
001×7MB	Na⁺	≥4.5	≥1.80	45–50	0.77–0.87	1.25–1.29	0.5–1.25 mm ≥95	0.55–0.9	≤1.4	(≥90) ≥60	Light yellow to brown	For mixed beds together with the corresponding anion resin; excellent backwash separation from and mixing with anion resins (MB = mixed bed grade)	TDS
001×8	Na⁺	≥4.5	≥2.0	43–48	0.78–0.88	1.26–1.30	0.315–1.25 mm ≥95	0.4–0.7	≤1.6	(≥90) ≥60	Light yellow to brown	International-standard 8% DVB cross-linked gel cation resin. Suitable for water softening and demineralization; widely used for glutamate, amino acid and antibiotic recovery	TDS
001×8FC	Na⁺	≥4.5	≥2.0	43–48	0.78–0.88	1.26–1.30	0.45–1.25 mm ≥95	≥0.5	≤1.6	(≥90) ≥60	Light yellow to brown	International-standard 8% DVB gel cation resin tailored for high-velocity floating bed systems	TDS
001×8MB	Na⁺	≥4.5	≥2.0	43–48	0.78–0.88	1.26–1.30	0.5–1.25 mm ≥95	0.55–0.9	≤1.4	(≥90) ≥60	Light yellow to brown	International-standard 8% DVB mixed-bed grade with tight uniformity coefficient (≤1.4) for condensate and UPW polishing	TDS
001×10 (Na⁺)	Na⁺	≥4.4	≥2.2	38–43	0.80–0.88	1.28–1.32	0.315–1.25 mm ≥95	0.4–0.7	≤1.6	(≥90) ≥60	Light yellow to brown	High cross-linked 10% DVB gel resin with enhanced oxidation resistance; used for water treatment and biochemical extraction	TDS
001×10 (H⁺)	H⁺	≥4.9	≥2.0	43–59	0.78–0.83	1.22–1.28	0.315–1.25 mm ≥95	0.4–0.7	≤1.6	(≥90) ≥60	Light yellow to brown	Hydrogen-form high cross-linked 10% DVB gel resin for demineralization and biochemical separation	TDS
001×12	Na⁺	≥4.3	≥2.3	35–40	0.80–0.88	1.28–1.32	0.315–1.25 mm ≥95	0.4–0.7	≤1.6	(≥90) ≥60	Light yellow to brown	Mainly used for antibiotic extraction and stevioside desalination	TDS
001×16	Na⁺	≥4.0	≥2.4	28–38	0.83–0.93	1.30–1.35	0.315–1.25 mm ≥95	0.4–0.7	≤1.6	(≥90) ≥60	Light yellow to brown	Ultra-high cross-linked 16% DVB resin for antibiotic extraction, stevioside desalination, and high-oxidant streams	TDS
002SC (Na⁺)	Na⁺	≥4.4	≥2.1	38–43	0.81–0.87	≥1.3	0.63–1.25 mm ≥95	≥0.63	≤1.4	(≥90) ≥60	Light yellow to brown	Strong acid resin for double-layer beds; used together with D113SC in weak acid / strong acid double-layer ion exchange columns	TDS
002SC (H⁺)	H⁺	≥4.9	≥1.9	46–51	0.78–0.84	≥1.24	0.63–1.25 mm ≥95	≥0.63	≤1.4	(≥90) ≥60	Light yellow to brown	H⁺ form double-layer bed strong acid resin paired with D113SC	TDS
PX-001 PURIONX	Na⁺	≥4.5	≥2.0	43–48	0.78–0.88	1.26–1.30	0.7–0.9 mm ≥95	–	≤1.2	(≥90) ≥60	Light yellow to brown	Gel-type uniform-particle strong acid resin with excellent kinetics and low pressure drop. Used for demineralization and ultrapure water; can be used alone or combined with PX-201 in mixed beds	TDS
PX-002 PURIONX	Na⁺	2.5–4.0	≥1.5	35–45	0.78–0.88	1.15–1.25	0.315–1.25 mm ≥95	0.4–0.7	≤1.6	(≥90) ≥60	Light yellow to brown	Partially functionalized shallow-shell cation resin for water softening; allows a significant reduction in salt consumption for regeneration	TDS
PX-003 PURIONX	Na⁺	≥4.35	≥1.9	45–50	0.78–0.88	1.25–1.29	0.315–1.25 mm ≥95	0.4–0.7	≤1.6	(≥90)	Yellow	Solvent-free food & potable grade cation exchange resin with ultra-low extractables; especially suitable for drinking water treatment	TDS
PX-004 PURIONX	H⁺	≥5.0	≥1.75	51–56	0.70–0.80	1.17–1.22	0.315–1.25 mm ≥95	0.4–0.7	≤1.6	(≥90)	Yellow	Mainly used for the adsorptive recovery of amino acids and other organic ions; high capacity and easy elution	TDS

Note: Available in Na⁺ and H⁺ ionic forms, as well as Floating Bed (FC), Mixed Bed (MB), and Double-Layer Bed (SC) particle distributions. Batch COA supplied with every shipment

CROSS-REFERENCE MATRIX

Comparable International Brand Grades (Gel Strong Acid Cation (SAC))

Reference equivalents from Purolite, Dowex, Amberlite, Lewatit, Diaion, Duolite, and ResinTech based on matrix structure, functional group, and exchange capacity.

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