DOWEX™ CM-15

Strong acid cation macroporous exchange resin for deashing of sugar juices.

Product Name Type Matrix Functional Group
DOWEX CM-15 Strong Acid Cation Polystyrene-DVB, Macroporous Sulfonate


Guaranteed Sales Specification Units Na+ Form
Total Exchange Capacity, min. eq/L 2.2
Total Exchange Capacity, min. kgr/ft3 as CaCO3 48.2
Water Retention Capacity % 39 - 43
Particle Size Distribution
     1.19 μm, max. (>16 mesh) % 5
     420 μm, max. (<40 mesh) % 8
     300 μm, max. (<50 mesh) % 1
Whole Beads, min. % 90
Acidity, pH 6.0 - 10.5


Typical Physical and Chemical Properties Units Na+ Form
Total Swelling (Na+ → H+) % 5
Particle Density g/mL 1.34
Shipping Weight** g/L 830
Shipping Weight** lbs/ft3 51



** As per the backwashed and settled density of the resin, determined by ASTM D-2187.




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