AMBERLITE™ FPA40 Cl is a food grade strong base anion exchanger for decolorization of sucrose syrups and biopharmaceutical applications. It is a very distinct product in that it is a gellular resin (high capacity) with macroreticular characteristics (physical stability).
 

Type Matrix Functional Group
Strong Base Anion Crosslinked polystyrene Quaternary ammoniun

  

Guaranteed Sales Specification Units -
Total exchange capacity[1] eq/L ≥ 1.0 (Cl- form)
Max. Op. Temp.
 
°C
°F
60 (OH- form) / 90 (Cl- form)
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Moisture holding capacity[1] % 57 to 68 (Cl- form)
Harmonic mean size mm 0.50 to 0.75
Fines content[1] mm < 0.425 : 2.0% max
Physical form   Clear yellow beads
Ionic form as shipped   Chloride
   
[1] Contractual value. Test methods are available on request.   
 
Typical Physical and Chemical Properties
Not to be construed as Sales Specifications
Units -
Shipping Weight**
 
g/L
lb/ft3
700
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