SP-dex 200 PG

Chemical resistance

pH stability*	1–14
Chemical stability	All commonly used aqueous buffers, 30% isopropanol**, 75% ethanol**, 1M NaOH, 1M acetic acid, 6M guanidine hydrochloride, 8M urea

* The physical and chemical properties and functions of the chromatographic resin have no obvious changes after being placed in an environment of 40°C and pH 2–14 for 7 days. ** v/v, volume ratio

Method of use

Chromatographic conditions (1) Buffer selection: the stability of the sample in the buffer should be considered; to avoid possible non-specific adsorption, it is advisable to use a salt-containing buffer instead of ultra pure or pure water. (2) Flow rate: according to the height of the column bed, a linear flow rate not higher than 100 cm/h is generally selected. (3) Sample pretreatment: to prevent the sample from clogging the column, it needs to be filtered with a 0.45 μm microporous membrane before loading. Chromatography steps (1) Equilibration: use the buffer to fully equilibrate the chromatography column until the pH and conductivity are stable and basically consistent with the equilibration buffer. This step usually requires 1–2 column bed volumes (CV). (2) Sample loading: the usual sample volume is 1%–5% CV, and the sample concentration should not be too high, to avoid overpressure or affecting the resolution. (3) Elution: use buffer to elute, and collect components that elute from different positions, usually requiring 1~1.5 CV. (4) Regeneration: rinse the column with a high-salt buffer (such as 1M NaCl). (5) Re-equilibration: re-equilibrate the column with buffer.

Cleaning and regeneration

Contaminants (e.g. lipids, endotoxins and proteins) accumulate on the column as the chromatographic resin is used more often. Regular cleaning-in-place (CIP) is essential to keep the column in a stable working condition. Determine the frequency of CIP according to the degree of contamination of the chromatography resin (if the contamination is considerable, CIP is recommended after each use to ensure repeatability of results and to prolong the working life of the chromatography resin). For different types of impurities and contaminants, the recommended cleaning conditions are as follows:

• Removal of proteins with strong binding force: wash with 5 CV of 2M NaCl solution, or use a high-salt buffer with a pH not lower than 2, such as 1M NaAc solution.
• Removal of strongly hydrophobic proteins and precipitated proteins: first wash with 5 CV of 1M NaOH solution, then use 5–10 CV of ultra pure or pure water to clean the lye.
• Removal of lipoproteins and lipids: first wash with 5 CV of 70% ethanol or 30% isopropanol, then rinse with 5–10 CV of ultra pure or pure water.

Note: 70% ethanol or 30% isopropanol should be degassed before use; the flow rate should be 30–60 cm/h during CIP; reverse cleaning should be used when the clogging is severe. To reduce the microbial load, it is recommended that 0.5M NaOH solution is used to treat the chromatography resin; treatment time is 30–60 minutes.

Storage

Keep the unopened chromatography resin in the original container and store at 4~30°C in a well-ventilated, dry and clean place. Do not freeze. Wash the used column with 2–3 CV of 20% ethanol solution and store at 2~8°C.

Destruction and recycling

Since chromatography resin is difficult to degrade in nature, it is recommended that the waste chromatography resin is incinerated to protect the environment. For chromatography resin that has been in contact with biologically active samples such as viruses and blood, follow the local biosafety requirements before destroying or disposing of it.

Packing method

Detailed information on resin packaging is available on request. Please contact your local distributor.