{"product_id":"ecosoft-ecolite-soft-strong-acid-cation-exchange-resin-25-l","title":"Ecosoft Ecolite Soft Strong Acid Cation Exchange Resin 25 L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEcosoft Ecolite Soft Strong Acid Cation Exchange Resin – 25 L\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcosoft Ecolite Soft\u003c\/strong\u003e is a strong acid cation exchange resin supplied in the sodium (Na\u003csup\u003e+\u003c\/sup\u003e) form for effective hardness reduction in residential and commercial water softeners. The gel-type resin uses a polystyrene matrix crosslinked with DVB and exchanges hardness-forming calcium and magnesium ions for sodium, helping to reduce scale formation in pipework, boilers, water heaters and other equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied as a \u003cstrong\u003e25 litre bag\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ecolite Soft combines high exchange capacity with good chemical, physical and thermal stability and is suitable for both new softener builds and resin replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong acid cation exchange resin in sodium form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for domestic and commercial water softening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh total exchange capacity – minimum 1.9 eq\/L in Na\u003csup\u003e+\u003c\/sup\u003e form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGel-type polystyrene\/DVB matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpherical resin beads with good physical stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for regeneration with sodium chloride brine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 litre manufacturer-sealed bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs hard water passes through the resin bed, calcium and magnesium ions responsible for hardness are exchanged for sodium ions held on the resin. Once the resin becomes exhausted, its exchange capacity is restored by regenerating with a sodium chloride (NaCl) brine solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical Physical \u0026amp; Chemical Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResin type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrong acid cation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIonic form as supplied\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNa\u003csup\u003e+\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatrix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGel, polystyrene crosslinked with DVB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunctional group\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSulfonic acid – SO\u003csub\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003eH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow clear spherical beads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal exchange capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.9 eq\/L minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrine pH range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParticle size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16–50 mesh, wet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParticle size range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+1.2 mm \u0026lt;5%; 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