Product Information

DOWEX SBR-P

A High Efficiency Strong Base Anion Exchange Resin for Water Demineralization Applications

Product
DOWEX SBR-P

Type
Type 1 strong base anion

Guaranteed Sales Specifications

Total exchange capacity, min.
Bead size distribution range
300 - 1,200 m, min.
(50 mesh - 16 mesh)

Typical Physical and Chemical Properties

Water content
Whole uncracked beads
Total swelling (Cl- OH-)
Particle density
Shipping weight

Recommended
Operating
Conditions

Functional group
Quaternary amine

eq/L
kgr/ft3 as CaCO3

Cl- form
1.3
28.4

90

%
%
%
g/mL
g/L
lbs/ft3

Cl- form
50 - 56
90 - 100
20
1.08
672
42

Maximum operating temperature:

OH- form
Cl- form

60C (140F)
100C (212F)

pH range

0-14

Bed depth, min.

800 mm (2.6 ft)

Flow rates:
Service/fast rinse
Backwash
Co-current regeneration/displacement rinse

5-50 m/h (2-20 gpm/ft2)

See figure 1
1-10 m/h (0.4-4 gpm /ft2)

Total rinse requirement

3-6 Bed volumes

Regenerant:
Type
Temperature

Matrix
Styrene-DVB, gel

2-5% NaOH
Ambient or up to 50C (122F)
for silica removal

For additional particle size information, please refer to Particle Size Distribution Cross Reference Chart (Form No. 177-01775).

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Form No. 177-01580-0708

Typical properties
and applications

DOWEX SBR-P type 1 strong base anion resin has excellent kinetics, very good
regeneration efficiency and physical and chemical stability. The porous bead is made by a
special process giving enhanced resistance to organics and fast equilibrium rates.
Mainly used for demineralization of water, extraction of heavy metals and the recovery of
precious metals in the form of complex anions.

Packaging

25 liter bags or 5 cubic feet fiber drums

Figure 1. Backwash Expansion Data

Figure 2. Pressure Drop Data

Temperature = 20 C (68 F)

Temperature = 25 C (77 F)

gpm/ft2

gpm/ft2
0

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

120

60
40

7
6
5

4
3

0.5

20

2
1

0
0

3
Cl- Form
OH- Form
SO4-- Form

9
m/h
Linear Flow Rate

12

15

psi/ft

80

1.5
bar/m

100

Pressure Drop

Percent Expansion

0
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

0
100

m/h
Linear Flow Rate

For other temperatures use:

For other temperatures use:

FT = F77F [1+ 0.008 (TF -77)], where F gpm/ft2
FT = F25C [1+ 0.008 (1.8TC - 45)], where F m/h

PT = P20C / (0.026 TC + 0.48), where P bar/m

PT = P68F / (0.014 TF + 0.05), where P psi/ft

Note: These resins may be subject to drinking water application restrictions in some
countries: please check the application status before use and sale.

DOWEX Ion Exchange Resins

For more information about DOWEX
resins, call the Dow Water Solutions
business:
North America:
1-800-447-4369
Latin America:
(+55) 11-5188-9222
Europe:
(+32) 3-450-2240
Pacific:
+60 3 7958 3392
Japan:
+813 5460 2100
China:
+86 21 2301 9000
http://www.dowex.com

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Warning: Oxidizing agents such as nitric acid attack organic ion exchange resins under certain conditions. This could lead to
anything from slight resin degradation to a violent exothermic reaction (explosion). Before using strong oxidizing agents, consult
sources knowledgeable in handling such materials.
Notice: No freedom from any patent owned by Seller or others is to be inferred. Because use conditions and applicable laws
may differ from one location to another and may change with time, Customer is responsible for determining whether products
and the information in this document are appropriate for Customers use and for ensuring that Customers workplace and
disposal practices are in compliance with applicable laws and other governmental enactments. Seller assumes no obligation or
liability for the information in this document. NO WARRANTIES ARE GIVEN; ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED.

Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) or an affiliated company of Dow

Form No. 177-01580-0708