LEWATIT® GF 202

Summary

Product Identification

• Product Name: Lewatit® GF 202
• Product Type: Macroporous cation exchange resin with beads of uniform particle size.
• Functional Group: Sulfonic
• Matrix: Styrenic
• Structure: Macroporous
• Appearance: Beige, opaque
• Delivery Form: Neutral

Application

Developed for the removal of glycerine and soaps from biodiesel in fixed beds.

Key Features and Benefits

• High glycerine capacities (at a throughput of 1 to 2 BV/h up to 250 g/l)
• Simultaneous removal of soaps and salts
• Low pressure drop across the bed (40 - 120 kPa)
• No wastewater production
• Robust and low-cost process
• Regenerant methanol can be recycled to the transesterification stage

Operating Conditions

• Preconditioning: Requires simple preconditioning with 2 BV of methanol to strip water.
• Stability Temperature Range: 1-130 °C
• Storage Temperature Range: -20 - +40 °C

Physical and Chemical Properties

• Uniformity Coefficient: max. 1.1
• Effective Size (d10): 0.60-0.70 mm
• Bulk Density for Shipment (+/- 5%): 740 g/L
• Density (approx.): 1.24 g/mL
• Water Retention (delivery form, approx. weight %): 52-57 %

Storage and Handling

• Recommended Storage: Above the freezing point of water, under roof, in dry conditions, without direct sunlight.
• Frozen Resin: If frozen, allow to thaw gradually at ambient temperature before handling or use. Do not accelerate thawing.
• Packaging Stability: Limited to 24 months under recommended storage conditions. It is recommended to use the product within this timeframe or check packaging condition regularly.
• Safety: Observe safety data sheet. Avoid contact with strong oxidants (e.g., nitric acid).

Disposal

Dispose of ion exchange resins according to the European waste nomenclature within the European Community.

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Official datasheet (PDF)

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