LEWATIT® S 8229 PLUS X

Summary

Product Identification

• Product Name: Lewatit® S 8229 Plus X
• Common Description: Weakly acidic cation exchange resin
• Functional Group: Carboxylic acid
• Matrix: Crosslinked polyacrylate
• Structure: Macroporous
• Appearance: White, opaque beads
• Delivery Form: H+/Na+
• Food Grade: Yes

Operating Limits

• Stability pH Range: 0-14
• Stability Temperature Range: 1-70 °C
• Operating Temperature (max.): 70 °C
• Operating pH Range (during exhaustion): 5-14

Feed Water / Application

• Suitable for: Decarbonisation and softening of drinking water in household filter systems.
• Ion Form: Highly buffered hydrogen form (for decarbonisation/softening), highly buffered with sodium.
• Special Note: Careful attention should be given to initial cycles when treating potable water. Refer to recommended start-up conditions.

Resin Properties

• Total Capacity (H+ form): min. 4.3 eq/L
• Uniformity Coefficient (max.): 1.8
• Range of Size for >90 vol% of all beads: 0.4-1.6 mm
• Effective Size (d10): 0.48-0.64 mm
• Bulk Density (for shipment): 820 g/L (+/- 5%)
• Density (approx.): 1.25 g/mL
• Water Retention (delivery form): 58-63 % (approx. weight)

Storage and Handling

• Storage Temperature Range: -20 to +40 °C
• Storage Time (max. after delivery): 1 year
• Recommended Storage Conditions: Store above freezing point of water, under roof, in dry conditions, without direct sunlight.
• Frozen Resin: If frozen, thaw gradually at ambient temperature before handling or use. Do not accelerate thawing.
• Packaging Stability: Limited to 24 months under described storage conditions. Use within this timeframe or check packaging condition regularly.
• Safety Precautions: Avoid contact with strong oxidants (e.g., nitric acid). Observe the safety data sheet.
• Disposal: Dispose according to European waste nomenclature.

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Official datasheet (PDF)

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