WACINE™ Ion Exchange Resin

Macroporous Strong Base
Styrene Resin

High-capacity anion exchange resin engineered for demineralization, ultrapure water production, industrial process water treatment, and high silica removal.

High Exchange CapacityFast KineticsHigh Purity
WACINE Macroporous Strong Base Styrene Ion Exchange Resin brochure
Strong Base Anion
Macroporous Matrix
Styrene-DVB
High Purity Grade
Applications

Built for Demanding Water Quality Requirements

Proven across the most critical industrial water treatment applications where purity, consistency, and reliability are non-negotiable.

Demineralization

Complete removal of dissolved salts and minerals from water for industrial and process applications.

Ultrapure Water Production

Achieving resistivity >18 MΩ·cm for semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and laboratory use.

Industrial Process Water

Conditioning feed water for boilers, cooling towers, and manufacturing processes.

High Silica Removal

Effective reduction of reactive and colloidal silica — critical for power plant boiler feed water.

Power Plant Boiler Feed

Meeting strict boiler feed water quality standards to prevent scaling and corrosion.

Pharmaceutical Water (USP/EP)

Producing purified water and water for injection meeting pharmacopeial standards.

Food & Beverage Processing

Deionizing process water for beverages, dairy, and food manufacturing.

Electronics & Semiconductor

Ultra-high purity water for wafer rinsing, etching, and cleanroom processes.

RO Permeate Polishing

Post-RO polishing to achieve final purity targets in mixed bed or two-bed systems.

Mixed Bed Systems

Used as the anion component in mixed bed deionizers for final polishing.

Technical Specifications

Product Data Sheet

Physical & Chemical Properties

Resin TypeStrong Base Anion (Type I & Type II)
Matrix StructureMacroporous Styrene-DVB Copolymer
Physical FormSpherical Beads
Functional GroupQuaternary Ammonium
Ionic Form (as shipped)Chloride (Cl⁻)
Moisture Content45 – 55%
Bead Size (Harmonic Mean)0.60 – 0.85 mm
Uniformity Coefficient≤ 1.7

Performance Properties

Total Exchange Capacity≥ 1.0 meq/mL (wet volume)
Operating pH Range0 – 14
Max. Operating TemperatureUp to 60°C (140°F)
RegenerantNaOH (Sodium Hydroxide)
Regenerant Concentration4 – 6% NaOH solution
Rinse Water Requirement3 – 5 BV after regeneration
Max. Operating Pressure6 bar (87 psi)
Service Flow Rate5 – 40 BV/h
Operating Conditions

Design & Installation Guidelines

Temperature

  • Max operating: 60°C (140°F)
  • Optimal range: 15 – 40°C
  • Storage: 5 – 40°C
  • Avoid freezing during storage

pH & Chemistry

  • Full pH range: 0 – 14
  • Avoid strong oxidising agents
  • Chlorine tolerance: < 0.1 ppm
  • Oil & grease: must be removed upstream

Flow & Pressure

  • Service flow: 5 – 40 BV/h
  • Backwash flow: 3 – 6 BV/h
  • Max pressure: 6 bar (87 psi)
  • Pressure drop: monitor regularly

Regeneration

  • Regenerant: 4 – 6% NaOH
  • Regenerant dose: 80 – 120 g NaOH/L resin
  • Contact time: 30 – 60 min
  • Rinse: 3 – 5 BV deionised water

Pretreatment Requirements

  • Turbidity: < 1 NTU
  • Iron: < 0.1 mg/L
  • Manganese: < 0.05 mg/L
  • Free chlorine: < 0.1 mg/L

Bed Design

  • Minimum bed depth: 800 mm
  • Freeboard: 50 – 75% of bed volume
  • Underdrain: strainer or gravel support
  • Vessel material: FRP or SS316
Why WACINE Resin

Key Advantages

Macroporous Structure

Superior resistance to organic fouling compared to gel-type resins — longer service life in challenging feed waters.

High Exchange Capacity

Maximum ion removal per unit volume, reducing resin volume requirements and capital cost.

Fast Ion Exchange Kinetics

Rapid equilibration allows higher service flow rates without sacrificing effluent quality.

Excellent Silica Removal

Highly effective for reactive and colloidal silica removal — critical for power plant and ultrapure water systems.

Chemical Stability

Resistant to osmotic shock and chemical degradation across the full pH range 0 – 14.

High Purity Grade

Ultra-low extractables and leachables — suitable for pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and electronics applications.

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