AmberLyst 15 DRY

Summary

Product identification

• Product Name: DuPont™ AmberLyst™ 15DRY Polymeric Catalyst
• Product Type: Industrial-grade, Strongly Acidic Catalyst
• Matrix: Macroporous
• Copolymer: Styrene-divinylbenzene
• Type: Strong acid cation
• Functional Group: Sulfonic acid
• Physical Form: Gray, opaque, spherical beads

Typical Properties

Physical Properties

• Nitrogen BET Surface Area: 53 m²/g
• Total Pore Volume: 0.40 cc/g
• Average Pore Diameter: 300 Å
• Catalyst Volatiles: ≤ 1.6%
• Particle Size:
  • < 300 µm: ≤ 0.5%
  • < 425 µm: ≤ 2.0%
• Swelling (in solvent):
  • Phenol: 38%
• Density: 610 g/L

Chemical Properties

• Ionic Form as Shipped: H⁺
• Concentration of Acid Sites: ≥ 4.70 eq/kg (Dry Weight Capacity)

Suggested Operating Conditions

• Maximum Operating Temperature: 120°C (248°F) in non-aqueous media
• Bed Depth, min.: 600 mm (2.0 ft)
• Pressure Drop, max.: 1 bar (15 psig) across the bed
• Flowrates (Linear Hourly Space Velocity - LHSV): 0.5 – 5 h⁻¹

Product Stewardship

DuPont emphasizes product stewardship, encompassing safety, health, and environmental assessments throughout the product lifecycle. Customers are encouraged to review their processes and applications for health and environmental quality. Safety data sheets should be consulted prior to 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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