🌿 CHOLESTYRAMINE RESIN (CAS: 11041-12-6)
🔬 Product Overview
Cholestyramine Resin is a strongly basic anion-exchange resin in chloride form. It is a high molecular weight polymer derived from styrene-divinylbenzene copolymers, widely used for its excellent bile acid binding capacity. The product is typically supplied as a fine, free-flowing powder and is insoluble in water and most organic solvents.
📊 Specifications
| Item | Specification |
| Appearance | White or off-white powder, odorless or some amine smell; Moisture absorption |
| Identification | IR: absorption spectrogram comply with referance standard spectrogram |
| Acidity | PH 4.0-6.0 |
| Chloride | 13.0-17.0%(On drying basis) |
| Loss on drying | 12.0% max |
| Residue on ignition | 0.1% max |
| Exchange capacity | exchange sodium taurocholate per gram should be 2.0-2.4g on drying basis |
🧩 Applications
1. Pharmaceutical Applications
- Used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia by binding bile acids in the gastrointestinal tract.
- Applied in formulations for managing pruritus associated with partial biliary obstruction.
- Serves as a cholesterol-lowering agent in oral suspensions and powders.
2. Nutritional & Medical Use
- Utilized in dietary supplements under medical supervision to reduce cholesterol levels.
3. Industrial & Specialty Applications
- Functions as an ion-exchange material for purification and separation processes.
📦 Packaging Options
- Standard packaging:
- 25 kg fiber drum with inner polyethylene (PE) liner
- Optional packaging:
- Customized packaging available upon request (e.g., smaller quantities or double-layer moisture-proof packaging)
🏭 Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area.
- Keep the container tightly closed to prevent moisture absorption.
- Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, heat, and humidity.
- Recommended storage temperature: Room temperature (15–25°C).
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