SOFTENER RESIN SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT DATA
ION EXCHANGE RESIN
Strong Acid Cation
Grade: IonPlus™ CA-10
Appearance: Light brown spherical beads
Description: Standard cross-linked styrene divinylbenzene strong acid
cation resin in bead form. Specially developed to
eliminate taste and odor and provide excellent stability. It
is primarily used for softening water in municipal and
industrial water treatment.
Typical Properties: Total exchange capacity 2.0 meg/ml min
Ionic form, supplied Na
Water retention 43 - 48%
Screen size, U.S. Standard 16-40 mesh
Bulk density 0.78 – 0.88 g/ml
Suggested Operating Conditions:
pH range 0 – 14
Operating temperature, Na 120°C max
Total Swelling (Na H) 8-10% max
Regenerant concentration NaCl: 8-10%
HCl : 4 – 5%
Flow rate of regenerant 4-6 m/hr
Regenerant contact time 30-60 minutes
Rinse flow rate 10-20 m/hr
Operating flow rate 10-45 m/hr
Free chlorine 1.0 mg/l max
Packing: 1 cubic ft. bags, 25 liter bags, 7 cubic ft. polylined drums
FDA Regulation: Carbochem® CA-10 is in compliance with FDA regulation
paragraph 173.25.