Product Information

DOWEX MARATHON A
A Uniform Particle Size, High Capacity, Strong Base Anion Exchange Resin for
Demineralization Applications

Product Type Matrix Functional group

DOWEX* MARATHON* A Type 1 strong base anion Styrene-DVB, gel Quaternary amine

– –
Guaranteed Sales Specifications Cl form OH form
Total exchange capacity, min. eq/l 1.3 1.0
3
kgr/ft as CaCO3 28.4 21.9
Water content % 50 - 60 60 - 72
Uniformity coefficient, max. 1.1 1.1

– –
Typical Physical and Chemical Properties Cl form OH form
Mean particle size† µm 575 ± 50 610 ± 50
Whole uncracked beads % 95 - 100 95 - 100
Total swelling (Cl- → OH-) % 20 20
Particle density g/ml 1.08 1.06
Shipping weight g/l 670 640
3
lbs/ft 42 40

Recommended Operating Conditions

Maximum operating temperature:
–
OH form 60°C (140°F)
–
Cl form 100°C (212°F)
pH range 0-14
Bed depth, min. 800 mm (2.6 ft)
Flow rates:
Service/fast rinse 5-60 m/h (2-24 gpm/ft2)
Backwash See figure 1
Co-current regeneration/displacement rinse 1-10 m/h (0.4-4 gpm/ft2)
Counter-current regeneration/displacement rinse 5-20 m/h (2-8 gpm/ft2)
Total rinse requirement 3-6 Bed volumes
Regenerant:
Type 2-5% NaOH
Temperature Ambient or up to 50°C (122°F) for silica removal
Organic loading, max. 3g KMnO4/l resin
†For additional particle size information, please refer to the Particle Size Distribution Cross

Reference Chart (Form No. 177-01775/CH 171-476-E).

*Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company

DOWEX Ion Exchange Resins

 DOWEX
Ion Exchange Resins
For more information about DOWEX resins,
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Typical properties and applications:

DOWEX* MARATHON* A anion DOWEX MARATHON A resin results Packaging
exchange resin is specifically in rapid exchange kinetics during 25 liter bags or 5 cubic feet fiber
designed to give high throughput and operation, more complete regeneration drums.
economical operation in primary of the resin, and faster, more thorough
demineralizer beds. Because of its rinse following regeneration. It can
uniform particle size, this resin offers be used for all types of water but
a number of economic advantages especially for waters that have a high
over conventional (polydispersed) percentage of silica and carbon
resins. The small uniform bead size of dioxide.

Figure 1. Backwash Expansion Data Figure 2. Pressure Drop Data

Temperature = 25° C (77° F) Temperature = 20° C (68° F)

gpm/ft2 gpm/ft2
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40
120 2
8
100
Percent Expansion

7
1.5
Pressure Drop

80 6

psi/ft
60
bar/m

5
1
40 4
3
20 0.5 2
0 1
0 3 6 9 12 15
0 0
Cl- Form m/h 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Linear Flow Rate m/h
OH- Form
SO4-- Form Linear Flow Rate

For other temperatures use: For other temperatures use:

FT = F77°F [1+ 0.008 (T°F -77)], where F ≡ gpm/ft2 PT = P20°C / (0.026 T°C + 0.48), where P ≡ bar/m
FT = F25°C [1+ 0.008 (1.8T°C - 45)], where F ≡ m/h PT = P68°F / (0.014 T°F + 0.05), where P ≡ psi/ft

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 Customer’s use and for ensuring that Customer’s 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.

Published September 1998.

Form No. 177-01595-998XQRP

*Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company CH 171-326-E-998R