Description
Aquatrol CAT100E Cation Softening Resin
Sold per 100ml and 1Litre units
Premium NSF‑Certified Strong Acid Cation Resin for Water Softening
The Aquatrol CAT100E is a high‑purity, premium‑grade strong acid cation exchange resin designed for superior softening performance in residential, commercial, and industrial water treatment applications. Manufactured to stringent quality standards, CAT100E reliably removes hardness minerals (calcium & magnesium), protecting plumbing, appliances, and processing equipment.
Certified under NSF/ANSI Standard 44 for material safety and compliant with USFDA CFR 21, Title 173.25 for food‑contact applications, Aquatrol CAT100E is ideal for potable water, food & beverage processing, and high‑purity water production.
Key Features & Benefits
✔️ Premium Water Softening Performance
Effectively removes hardness minerals to deliver clean, soft water for homes, businesses, and industry.
✔️ 100% Ion Exchange Resin
High‑capacity, strong acid cation resin offering exceptional kinetic performance, porosity,
✔️ NSF‑Certified (NSF/ANSI 44)
Independently tested and certified for material safety.
✔️ FDA‑Compliant for Food & Beverage Use
Approved under USFDA CFR 21, 173.25 for treating water in food processing applications.
✔️ Excellent Chemical & Thermal Stability
Insoluble in common acids, alkalies, and solvents. Stable up to 248°F (120°C).
✔️ Wide pH Operating Range
Operates efficiently between pH 6–10; chemically stable between pH 0–14.
Typical Applications
- Residential and commercial water softeners
- Food & beverage production
- Potable water treatment
- Pharmaceutical / high‑purity water preparation
- Hydro‑metallurgy and trace‑element purification
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Polymer Matrix | Crosslinked Polystyrene Divinylbenzene |
| Functional Group | R‑SO₃ (Strong Acid) |
| Ionic Form (as shipped) | Sodium (Na⁺) |
| Appearance | Brownish‑yellow to amber beads |
| Whole Bead Count | ≥ 95% |
| Screen Size Range | 16–50 mesh, wet |
| Moisture Retention (Na⁺ form) | 46–50% |
| Total Exchange Capacity | 1.9 eq/L min (wet), 4.5 eq/kg min (dry) |
| Specific Gravity | 1.27 (moist, Na⁺ form) |
| Operating Temperature | Up to 248°F (120°C) |
| pH Range (operating) | 6–10 |
| pH Range (stability) | 0–14 |
Hydraulic Performance
- Regenerate Flow Rate: 17.6–26.4 gpm (4–6 m/hr)
- Operating Flow Rate: 44–198 gpm (10–45 m/hr)
- Rinse Flow Rate: 44–88 gpm (10–20 m/hr)
- Regeneration Contact Time: 30–60 minutes
- Rinse Time: 30 minutes