LEWATIT® GF 101

Summary

Product identification

• Product name: LEWATIT® GF 101
• Common Description: Strongly acidic, macroporous, polymer-based resin in spherical bead form, with sulfonic acid groups.
• Functional group: Sulfonic acid
• Matrix: Styrenic
• Structure: Macroporous
• Appearance: Beige, opaque
• Delivery form: H⁺

Operating limits

• Stability temperature range: 1-130 °C
• Storage temperature range: -20 - +40 °C

Feed water

• Application: Heterogeneous catalyst for organic reactions, particularly suitable for the reduction of free fatty acids in triglycerides prior to transesterification to biodiesel.

Product water

• Not applicable for this product.

Electrical

• Not applicable for this product.

Mechanical / hydraulic

• Total capacity (dry resin): min. 4.7 eq/kg
• Uniformity coefficient: max. 1.6
• Range of size for >90 vol% of all beads: 0.4 - 1.25 mm
• Effective size (d10): 0.50 - 0.62 mm
• Bulk density for shipment (+/- 5%): 710 g/L
• Density (approx.): 1.16 g/mL
• Water retention (delivery form, approx.): 58-63 % weight

Additional Information & Regulations

• Safety precautions: Strong oxidants, e.g., nitric acid, can cause violent reactions. Observe the safety data sheet.
• Disposal: Dispose according to European waste nomenclature.
• Storage: Recommended to store above freezing point of water, under roof, dry, and out of direct sunlight. If frozen, thaw gradually at ambient temperature before handling or use.
• Packaging: Packaging stability is limited to 24 months under recommended storage conditions. Use product within this timeframe or check packaging condition regularly.

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Official datasheet (PDF)

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