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AMBERLITE™ FPC23 H
Food Grade Strong Acid Cation Exchanger
For the Deashing of Sugars and Sweeteners
FOOD PROCESSING
AMBERLITE FPC23 H is a macroreticular, strongly
acidic, cation exchange resin designed for the
deashing of corn syrups and the softening of beet
sugar syrups. It has a unique combination of high
capacity and high porosity. AMBERLITE FPC23 H
possesses a higher exchange capacity than any other
macroreticular cation exchange resins used in the
sweeteners and food industry. and has shown more
efficient and economical use of acid regeneration.
AMBERLITE FPC23 H is recommended for use
where severe conditions exist such as those present
in the Quentin process to soften beet sugar juices.
The black color of AMBERLITE FPC23 H makes it
easy to confirm a clean separation from
AMBERLITE FPA91 OH when used in polishing
mixed bed applications.
PROPERTIES
Matrix_____________________________________
Functional groups __________________________
Physical form_______________________________
Ionic form as shipped _______________________
[1]
Total exchange capacity ___________________
Macroreticular crosslinked Polystyrene
Sulfonates
Opaque spherical beads
H+
≥ 2.2 eq/L (H+ form)
Moisture holding capacity __________________
Shipping weight ____________________________
Harmonic mean size ________________________
[1]
____________________________
Fines content
44 to 53 % (H+ form)
830 g/L
0.580 - 0.800 mm
< 0.425 mm : 5.0 % max
Na+ → H+ : 10 %
[1]
Maximum reversible swelling _________________
[1]
Contractual value
Test methods are available on request.
SUGGESTED OPERATING CONDITIONS
Maximum operating temperature _____________
Minimum bed depth ________________________
Service flow rate ____________________________
Regenerants _______________________________
Flow rate (BV/h) ___________________________
Concentration (% __________________________
Level (g/LR) _______________________________
Minimum contact time ______________________
Slow rinse _________________________________
Fast rinse __________________________________
135 °C
700 mm
5 to 20 BV*/h
HCl
H2SO4
2 to 4
4 to 12
4 to 10
1 to 5
45 to 150
50 to 200
30 minutes
2 BV at regeneration flow rate
2 to 4 BV at service flow rate
* 1 BV (Bed Volume) = 1 m3 solution per m3 resin
Note :
In applications, such as thin juice decalcification or in the Quentin Process, AMBERLITE FPC23 H
should be converted to the exhausted form before use. A double regeneration is recommended, combined
eventually with the recommended pretreatment for food applications.
Thin juice decalcification:
Quentin process:
4 BV of 10% NaCl at 2 BV/h,
3 BV of 5% MgCl2 at 2 BV/h
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FOOD PROCESSING
HYDRAULIC CHARACTERISTICS
As governmental regulations vary by country, it is
recommended that potential users seek advice from
their Amberlite representative in order to
determine the best resin choice, optimum operating
and regeneration conditions.
Figure 1 shows the bed expansion of AMBERLITE
FPC23 H, as a function of backwash flow rate and
water temperature.
Figure 2 shows the pressure drop data for
AMBERLITE FPC23 H as a function of service flow
rate and water temperature.
Figure 1: Bed Expansion
10 °C
100
30 °C
50 °C
8.8
200
90 °C
60
40
30 °C
6.6
150
50 °C
4.4
100
70 °C
90 °C
50
2.2
Pressure drop, psi/ft
70 °C
Pressure drop, kPa/m
10 °C
80
Bed Expansion, %
Figure 2: Pressure Drop (in water)
20
0
0
0
0
10
4.1
20
30
8.2
12.3
Flow Rate
40
16.4
50 m/h
20.4 gpm/ft2
0
0
50
20.4
100
40.9
Flow Rate
150
61.3
0
200 m/h
81.8 gpm/ft2
All our products are produced in ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facilities.
AMBERLITE is a trademark of Rohm and Haas Company and its affiliates, Philadelphia, U.S.A..
Ion exchange resins and polymeric adsorbents, as produced, contain by-products resulting from the manufacturing process. The user must determine the extent to which
organic by-products must be removed for any particular use and establish techniques to assure that the appropriate level of purity is achieved for that use. The user must
ensure compliance with all prudent safety standards and regulatory requirements governing the application. Except where specifically otherwise stated, Rohm and Haas
Company does not recommend its ion exchange resins or polymeric adsorbents, as supplied, as being suitable or appropriately pure for any particular use. Consult your Rohm
and Haas technical representative for further information. Acidic and basic regenerant solutions are corrosive and should be handled in a manner that will prevent eye and skin
contact. Nitric acid and other strong oxidising agents can cause explosive type reactions when mixed with Ion Exchange resins. Proper design of process equipment to prevent
rapid buildup of pressure is necessary if use of an oxidising agent such as nitric acid is contemplated. Before using strong oxidising agents in contact with Ion Exchange Resins,
consult sources knowledgeable in the handling of these materials.
Rohm and Haas Company makes no warranties either expressed or implied as to the accuracy of appropriateness of this data and expressly excludes any liability upon Rohm and
Haas arising out of its use. We recommend that the prospective users determine for themselves the suitability of Rohm and Haas materials and suggestions for any use prior to their
adoption. Suggestions for uses of our products of the inclusion of descriptive material from patents and the citation of specific patents in this publication should not be understood as
recommending the use of our products in violation of any patent or as permission or license to use any patents of the Rohm and Haas Company. Material Safety Data Sheets outlining
the hazards and handling methods for our products are available on request.
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