Calcium Polystyrene Sulfonate
Calcium Polystyrene Sulfonate is a specialized cation-exchange resin primarily utilized as a high-purity Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API). It typically appears as a fine, cream-to-light-brown powder designed for optimal stability in medical formulations.
Functioning effectively as a potassium binder, this polymer works by exchanging calcium ions for potassium ions within the gastrointestinal tract. It is the critical component in treatments for hyperkalemia, ensuring precise electrolyte regulation in patients.
Supplied in Pharmaceutical Grade, this material meets rigorous BP/USP standards for safety and efficacy. It is suitable for compounding into oral suspensions or rectal administration products requiring consistent ion-exchange capacity.
Calcium Polystyrene Sulfonate
- Hyperkalemia Treatment: Used as the primary API in formulations designed to lower high blood potassium levels by binding potassium in the gut.
- Pharmaceutical Suspensions: Acts as a functional polymer in the preparation of oral or rectal suspensions for electrolyte management.
- Ion Exchange Processes: Utilized in specialized pharmaceutical separation and purification processes requiring selective cation exchange.
While generally considered low toxicity, handling this powder requires standard Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including safety goggles and protective gloves. Inhalation of fine particles may cause irritation; therefore, a dust mask or appropriate respiratory protection is recommended during bulk handling to prevent respiratory irritation.
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