Polymer Matrix

Macroporous cross-linked polystyrene

Physical Form

Opaque spherical beads

Ionic form (as shipped)

Free base (FB)

Shipping weight

(g/liter)

660

Exchange Capacity

(eq/liter)

> 1.3

Moisture Retention Capacity

(%)

56 - 62

Harmonic Mean Size

(mm)

0.490 - 0.690

Uniformity Coefficient

< 1.8

Fines Content

(%, < 0.300 mm)

< 1

Coarse Beads

(%, > 1.180 mm)

< 2

Surface Area

(m2/g)

> 35

Porosity

(ml/g)

0.10

Average Pore Size

(A)

110

Reversible Swelling

(%)

Water to Phenol: 77%

Used in:

·         Catalytic processes including etherification, condensation, esterification, transesterification, dimerization, hydration, hydrogenation, and alkylation

·         Industrial production of MTBE, ETBE, TAME, TAEE, isooctane, isooctane, bisphenol A (BPA), phenol, alkyl phenol, MIBK, SBA, MEK, acetates, acrylates, natural detergent alcohols, and fatty acid esters

Advantages:

·         High catalytic activity and selectivity

·         Resistance to polymer fouling

·         Long lifetime

·         Superior resistance to thermal, mechanical, and osmotic shock

·         Excellent stability

·         Low leaching

·         Suitable for aqueous and non-aqueous media applications

·         Approved for use by major technology licensers