AmberLite FPA58 Cl

Summary

Product identification

Product Name: AMBERLITE™ FPA58 Cl Ion Exchange Resin Product Type: Food-grade, Gel, Acrylic, Strong Base Anion Exchange Resin (Type I) Copolymer: Crosslinked acrylic Matrix: Gel Functional Group: Quaternary ammonium Ionic Form as Shipped: Cl⁻

Applications

• Food process stream demineralization
• Sweetener deashing

Typical Properties

Physical Properties

• Physical Form: White, translucent, spherical beads
• Particle Diameter: 600 – 900 µm
• Fines (< 300 µm): ≤ 2.0%
• Shipping Weight: 730 g/L

Chemical Properties

• Total Exchange Capacity: ≥ 1.25 eq/L
• Water Retention Capacity: 57 – 64%

Suggested Operating Conditions

• Maximum Operating Temperature: 35°C (95°F)
• Bed Depth, min.: 700 mm (2.3 ft)
• Flowrates:
  • Service: 2 – 10 BV*/h
  • Regeneration: 2 – 4 BV/h
  • Fast Rinse (if applicable): ≤ 12 BV/h for 4 – 8 BV
• Contact Time (Regeneration): ≥ 60 minutes

Regenerant

• Type: NaCl + NaOH

• Concentration: 10% NaCl | 0.2 – 0.5% NaOH

• Level: 160 – 240 kg/m³ (10 – 15 lb/ft³)

• Temperature: ≤ 35°C (95°F)

• 1 BV (Bed Volume) = 1 m³ solution per m³ resin or 7.5 gal per ft³ resin

Hydraulic Characteristics

• Estimated bed expansion as a function of backwash flowrate and temperature is shown in Figure 1 (refer to PDF).
• Estimated pressure drop as a function of service flowrate and temperature is shown in Figure 2 (refer to PDF).
  • Temperature range for figures: 10 – 60°C (50 – 140°F)

Product Stewardship

DuPont emphasizes product stewardship, assessing safety, health, and environmental information. Customers are encouraged to review manufacturing processes and applications to ensure proper use of products. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) should be consulted prior to use.

Warning: Oxidizing agents (e.g., nitric acid) can attack organic ion exchange resins, potentially leading to degradation or violent exothermic reactions. Consult knowledgeable sources when handling such materials.

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Official datasheet (PDF)

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