Description
Rohm and Haas AMBERJET™ UP6040 Ultrapure Water Polishing Mixed Bed Resin | Semiconductor-Grade Final Polishing Solution
Product Overview
Rohm and Haas AMBERJET™ UP6040 is a premium, pre-mixed ultrapure water polishing mixed bed resin engineered specifically for the final stage of high‑purity water production. Designed to deliver the extreme water quality required in semiconductor, microelectronics, pharmaceutical, and power generation applications, it combines high‑capacity gel‑type strong acid cation and strong base anion resins in an exactly balanced equivalent ratio. The resin is pre‑conditioned to prevent clumping and carefully sized to avoid separation during loading, ensuring a perfectly homogeneous bed that operates with maximum exchange efficiency and consistent ultrapure water output.
Key Features
• Pre‑Mixed & Pre‑Conditioned – Cation and anion resins are fully regenerated, precisely balanced, and treated to eliminate clumping, enabling ready‑to‑use installation with no on‑site mixing required.
• Optimized Particle Size Distribution – Carefully selected resin bead sizes prevent gravitational separation during filling and operation, maintaining a perfectly mixed bed throughout service.
• High Exchange Capacity – Utilizes high‑capacity gel‑type strong acid (H⁺ form) and strong base Type I (OH⁻ form) resins for extended run times and minimal regeneration frequency.
• Uniform Bead Size – Enhances ion‑exchange kinetics, allowing faster removal of trace ions and improved polishing performance.
• Designed for Non‑Regenerable Polishing Beds – Ideal for once‑through, replaceable cartridge‑style or vessel‑based polishing units where consistent high purity is critical.
Technical Specifications
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Parameter
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Specification
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Resin Type
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Pre‑mixed strong acid/strong base mixed bed
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Cation Resin
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Gel‑type, strong acid, H⁺ form
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Anion Resin
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Gel‑type, strong base Type I, OH⁻ form
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Mix Ratio
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Equivalent balanced (cation:anion ≈ 1:1 by eq.)
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Particle Size
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Uniform, designed to prevent segregation
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Total Exchange Capacity
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≥1.8 eq/L (combined, typical)
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Maximum Operating Temperature
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60 °C (anion limited)
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Typical Service Life
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1–3 years in well‑pretreated UPW polishing loops
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Performance Characteristics
• Ion Removal – Effective polishing of trace cations (Na⁺, K⁺, NH₄⁺, etc.) and anions (Cl⁻, SO₄²⁻, NO₃⁻, HCO₃⁻/CO₃²⁻, SiO₂).
• Kinetic Performance – Rapid ion exchange due to uniform bead size, enabling high flow rates without breakthrough.
• Low Leachable Content – Minimized TOC and ionic leachables to prevent downstream contamination.
• Effluent Quality – Capable of producing water with resistivity >18.2 MΩ·cm and TOC <1 ppb when fed with high‑quality RO/EDI or two‑pass RO permeate.
Typical Applications
• Semiconductor Manufacturing – Final polish for wafer cleaning, etching, CMP, and photolithography UPW systems.
• Microelectronics – Ultra‑pure water for printed circuit board (PCB) production and component rinsing.
• Pharmaceutical/Biotech – Polishing for Water for Injection (WFI) and critical process water loops.
• Power Industry – Condensate polishing in nuclear and high‑pressure fossil power plants.
• Analytical Laboratories – Final polishing for HPLC, IC, LC‑MS, and other sensitive instrumentation feed water.
System Design & Operating Guidelines
• Pretreatment Requirement – Feed water must be of high purity, typically from a double‑pass RO, RO+EDI, or equivalent pretreatment train (conductivity <1 µS/cm).
• Vessel Loading – Resin can be loaded into disposable cartridges or permanent vessels. No on‑site mixing is needed.
• Operating Flow Rate – 10–40 BV/h recommended for optimal polishing performance.
• Monitoring – Continuously track effluent resistivity, TOC, and specific ions (Na⁺, Cl⁻, SiO₂) to detect exhaustion.
• Exhaustion Indicator – Rise in ion leakage or drop in resistivity signals the need for replacement.
Packaging & Handling
• Standard Packaging – Sealed, laminated bags within clean, sealed drums or custom cartridges.
• Handling Precautions – Resin must be handled under clean conditions using UPW or high‑purity water to avoid contamination.
• Storage – Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and oxidizing agents.
Why Choose AMBERJET™ UP6040?
For engineers and plant operators who demand consistently high‑purity water with minimal operational complexity, AMBERJET UP6040 provides a reliable, ready‑to‑use polishing solution. Its pre‑mixed, pre‑conditioned design eliminates mixing errors, ensures perfect bed homogeneity, and delivers the kinetic performance needed to achieve the stringent water quality standards of advanced manufacturing and research. When product yield and process integrity depend on water purity, UP6040 offers the assurance of a proven, industry‑trusted resin.
Important Note
This resin is designed for once‑through, non‑regenerable polishing applications. System design, sizing, and feed water quality must be validated by qualified engineers. Always consult the latest product data sheet and safety documentation before use. Performance depends heavily on feed water quality and system operating conditions.
