ResinTech PX A45 OH spec 1.0 1 L

Summary

Product identification

• Product Name: PX-A45-OH
• Product Type: CATALYTIC MEDIA
• Manufacturer: ResinTech, Inc.®
• Description: CATALYST RESIN, STRONG BASE MACROPOROUS, HYDROXYDE FORM

Physical Characteristics

• Polymer Matrix: Styrenic Macroporous
• Functional Group: Quarternary Amine
• Physical Form: Spherical Beads
• Ionic Form: Hydroxide
• Percent in Hydroxide Form: > 99%
• Total Capacity: > 0.8 eq/l
• Moisture Content: 66 - 75%
• Surface Area: > 30 m²/g
• Average Pore Volume: > 0.2 cc/g
• Average Pore Diameter: > 290 Angstroms
• Swelling: Approx. 34% in acetone
• Shipping Weight: Approx. 675 g/l
• Screen Size: 0.4 - 1.25 mm

Applications

• Aldol condensation
• Carbonylation
• Mercaptans removal from hydrocarbons and methanol
• Acids removals from chlorinated hydrocarbons
• Acid removal from polar and non polar solutions

ResinTech PX-A45-OH is described as a strong base type I macroporous catalyst with a large porous polymeric structure suitable for aqueous and non-aqueous catalytic reactions. Its structure allows for complete reaction within the bead using its hydroxyl groups, designed for fast reaction in aldol condensation, acid removal from chlorinated hydrocarbons, and phenol-acetone solutions. The macroporous structure facilitates mercaptan removal from alcohols like methanol in etherification processes.

Suggested Operating Conditions

• Maximum operating temperature: 140°F
• Maximum Pressure Loss: 15 psi across resin bed
• Minimum Depth: 39 inches
• Service Flow Rate: 0.5 - 5.0 bed volumes/hour

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Official datasheet (PDF)

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