Choose biotechnology grade Chelex 100 Resin, a weak cation exchange media, for chelation, DNA extraction for PCR, and other cation exchange protocols. Use this sodium-form resin for gravity or low-pressure chromatography.

  • Medium-mesh resin is effective for both preparative and analytical protocols

  • Selectivity for divalent over monovalent ions is approximately 5,000 to 1

  • Strong attraction for transition metals, even in highly concentrated salt solutions

  • Inactivates enzymes, including DNases, that require divalent cations for activity

  • Certified to contain less than 100 microorganisms per gram

  • Larger volumes and special packaging are available upon request

Product Options

ResinStrengthGrade*CrosslinkIonic FormDry MeshWet Bead Size µmMW LimitCatalog Number
Chelex 100WeakAnalytical1%Sodium50–100300–1,180~3,5001422822
Chelex 100WeakAnalytical1%Sodium100–200150–300~3,5001422832
Chelex 100WeakBiotech1%Sodium100–200150–300~3,5001432832
Chelex 100WeakAnalytical1%Iron100–200150–300~3,5001422825
Chelex 100WeakAnalytical1%Sodium200–40075–150~3,5001422842
Chelex 100WeakMol Bio1%Sodium200–40075–150~3,5001421253

*Biotechnology grade resin is certified to contain less than 100 microorganisms per gram; molecular-biology-grade resin is certified to be endo- and exonuclease-free and contain no ligase inhibitors.