AmberLite FPC14 Na

Summary

Product identification

• Product Name: AmberLite™ FPC14 Na Ion Exchange Resin
• Type: Food-grade, Gel, Strong Acid Cation Exchange Resin
• Manufacturer: DuPont

Description

AmberLite™ FPC14 Na is a gel, strong acid cation exchanger manufactured using a special, solvent-free process. It offers excellent physical, chemical, and thermal stability, along with good ion exchange kinetics and high exchange capacity. It is suitable for pharmaceutical and food applications, including saccharose thin juice decalcification and amino acid recovery.

Applications

• Saccharose thin juice decalcification
• Amino acid recovery

Typical Properties

Physical Properties

• Copolymer: Styrene-divinylbenzene
• Matrix: Gel
• Type: Strong acid cation
• Functional Group: Sulfonic acid
• Physical Form: Amber, translucent, spherical beads

Chemical Properties

• Ionic Form as Shipped: Na⁺
• Total Exchange Capacity: ≥ 1.90 eq/L
• Water Retention Capacity: 41 – 49%

Particle Size

• Particle Diameter: 600 – 800 µm
• Fines (< 300 µm): ≤ 2.0%

Density

• Shipping Weight: 808 g/L

Suggested Operating Conditions

• Maximum Operating Temperature: 120°C (248°F)
• Service Flowrate: 5 – 20 BV*/h
• Regeneration Flowrate: 1 – 3 BV/h
• Backwash: See Figure 1 in the original document.
• Slow Rinse: Regeneration flowrate for 2 BV
• Fast Rinse (if applicable): Service flowrate for 2 – 4 BV
• Regeneration Contact Time: ≥ 30 – 45 minutes
• Regenerant: NaCl
• Regenerant Concentration: 10%
• Regenerant Level (100% basis): 60 – 250 kg/m³ (3.8 – 15.6 lb/ft³)

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

Hydraulic Characteristics

Bed expansion and pressure drop data are available in Figures 1 and 2 of the original document, respectively.

• Backwash Expansion (Figure 1): Dependent on backwash flowrate and temperature. For temperatures of 5 – 60°C (41 – 140°F).
• Pressure Drop (Figure 2): Dependent on service flowrate and viscosity. Valid at the start of the service run with clean feed and a well-classified bed. For viscosities of 1 – 10 cP.

Product Stewardship and Customer Notice

DuPont emphasizes product stewardship, assessing safety, health, and environmental information. Customers are encouraged to review their processes and applications for DuPont products and consult Safety Data Sheets before use.

WARNING: Oxidizing agents like nitric acid can attack organic ion exchange resins, potentially causing degradation or violent exothermic reactions. Consult knowledgeable sources before using strong oxidizing agents.

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Official datasheet (PDF)

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