Amberlite 14i

Summary

Product identification

• Product Name: AmberLite™ 14i Inert Resin
• Manufacturer: DuPont
• Description: A floating, non-functionalized, transparent, cylindrical-shaped resin.
• Polymer: Polypropylene
• Type: Inert
• Functional Group: None
• Physical Form: Colorless, translucent, cylinders
• Historical Reference: Previously sold as AmberLite™ RF14 Inert Resin.

Applications

• Demineralization
• Industrial applications, especially as an upper layer in down-flow regenerated ion exchange systems (e.g., floating beds).
• Can be used in AMBERPACK™ Ion Exchange Systems with AmberLite™ HPR packed bed resins.

System Designs

• Packed beds (for AMBERPACK™ Systems or other down-flow regenerated packed bed systems)
• Counter-current / Air hold-down

Typical Properties

Physical Properties

• Particle Size:
  • Particle Diameter: 1.2 – 1.5 mm
  • Particle Length: 1.3 – 1.7 mm
• Density:
  • Particle Density: 0.95 g/mL
• Shipping Weight: 500 – 580 g/L

Suggested Operating Conditions

• Temperature Range: 5 – 100°C (41 – 212°F)
• pH Range: 0 – 14

Hydraulic Characteristics

Estimated pressure drop as a function of service flowrate and temperature is shown in Figures 1a and 1b (magnified scale). These estimations are valid at the start of the service run with clean water and a well-classified bed.

Product Stewardship

DuPont emphasizes product stewardship, assessing safety, health, and environmental information for its products.

Customer Notice

DuPont encourages customers to review manufacturing processes and applications for health and environmental quality. Consult Safety Data Sheets before use.

WARNING: Oxidizing agents like nitric acid can attack organic ion exchange resins, potentially leading to degradation or violent exothermic reactions. Consult knowledgeable sources when handling strong oxidizing agents.

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Official datasheet (PDF)

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