Water Softener Coarse Salt

Our Water Softener Coarse Salt is specifically formulated to efficiently remove hard minerals, such as calcium and magnesium, from your water. Its coarse texture allows for optimal dissolution, ensuring thorough regeneration of your water softener system. With this product, you can say goodbye to the negative effects of hard water, such as limescale buildup on appliances, dry skin, and dull-looking clothes.

Features:

• Large Crystal Size: Water softener coarse salt is typically available in the form of large, irregular crystals. This physical structure allows for a slower dissolution rate when compared to finer salts, which is beneficial for creating a concentrated brine solution required for effective resin regeneration in water softeners.
• High Purity: It is usually composed of high-purity sodium chloride (NaCl). High purity is essential to ensure that no impurities or contaminants interfere with the ion exchange process within the water softener. This purity helps maintain the longevity and efficiency of the ion exchange resins.
• Slow Dissolution Rate: The coarse nature of the salt crystals results in a slower dissolution rate when compared to finer salts. This slow dissolution is advantageous because it allows for the gradual release of sodium ions into the water, ensuring a strong and concentrated brine solution during the regeneration cycle of the water softener.
• Effectiveness in Brine Production: Water softening coarse salt is highly effective in producing a brine solution with a high concentration of sodium chloride. This concentrated brine is crucial for effectively regenerating the ion exchange resins in water softeners, ensuring that the resin beads are thoroughly cleaned of accumulated calcium and magnesium ions.
• Suitability for Regeneration Process: It is specifically designed and formulated for use in the regeneration process of ion exchange resins. The coarse salt's ability to dissolve slowly and produce a strong brine solution makes it ideal for flushing out the accumulated hardness minerals from the resin beads and replacing them with sodium ions.
• Availability and Cost-Effectiveness: Water softening coarse salt is widely available at hardware stores, home improvement centers, and online retailers. It is relatively inexpensive compared to other forms of salt, making it a cost-effective choice for residential, commercial, and industrial water softening applications.
• Versatility in Other Applications: While its primary use is in water softening systems, coarse salt can also be used for other purposes such as de-icing roads in cold climates and in certain industrial processes where a source of sodium chloride is required.

Benefits:

• Effective Ion Exchange: Coarse salt is designed to dissolve slowly in water, which ensures a consistent supply of sodium ions for the ion exchange process in water softeners. This gradual dissolution helps maintain the softening capacity of the system over time.
• Slow Dissolution Rate: Coarse salt is designed to dissolve slowly in water. This characteristic is advantageous because it ensures a steady and consistent supply of sodium ions for the ion exchange process within the water softener. As the salt dissolves gradually, it maintains the proper brine concentration necessary for effective regeneration cycles.
• Enhanced Skin and Hair Health: Softened water is gentler on skin and hair compared to hard water, which can leave residues and dry out skin and hair. Users often report softer skin, silkier hair, and reduced irritation from using softened water.
• Improved Water Flow: By preventing scale buildup in pipes and fixtures, softened water helps maintain optimal water flow rates throughout the plumbing system. This can prevent clogging and reduce the need for plumbing repairs.
• Reduction in Limescale Deposits: By removing calcium and magnesium ions, water softeners prevent limescale deposits from forming on surfaces such as sinks, showers, and faucets. This reduces the need for frequent cleaning and maintenance of these areas.
• Reduced Maintenance: Using coarse salt can contribute to reduced maintenance needs for your water softener. It tends to have fewer impurities compared to other forms of salt, which minimizes the accumulation of sediment and residue inside the brine tank and within the softener unit itself.
• Cost-Effective: Coarse salt is generally more economical than other salt types used in water softeners, such as pellets or blocks. This affordability makes it a practical choice for regular use, especially in areas where hard water is a common issue.
• Ease of Handling: The larger crystals of coarse salt are easier to handle and pour into the water softener's brine tank without clogging or forming clumps.
• Environmental Considerations: Using softened water can lead to reduced environmental impact by decreasing the use of harsh chemicals for cleaning and prolonging the lifespan of appliances and plumbing systems, thereby reducing waste.

Applications:

• Water Softening: The primary use of water softener coarse salt is in water softeners. Hard water contains high levels of calcium and magnesium ions, which can cause scaling and reduce the efficiency of water heaters, boilers, and other water-using appliances. Water softeners exchange sodium ions for calcium and magnesium ions, effectively softening the water.
• Household Use: Softened water is gentler on skin and hair, reduces soap scum on surfaces, and helps maintain the efficiency and longevity of household appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers.
• Industrial Applications: Water softening is crucial in industries where hard water can lead to scaling and reduced efficiency in industrial processes and equipment. Industries such as food processing, textile manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals often use water softeners to ensure quality and efficiency in their operations.
• Commercial Use: Commercial establishments such as hotels, restaurants, laundries, and car washes benefit from water softening to improve cleaning efficiency, reduce maintenance costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Agricultural Use: In agriculture, water softening can be used to prevent scaling and clogging in irrigation systems and to improve the effectiveness of fertilizers and pesticides.
• Healthcare: Softened water is often preferred in healthcare facilities for its benefits in patient care, hygiene, and preventing scaling in medical equipment.
• HVAC Systems: Cooling towers and HVAC systems benefit from softened water to prevent scaling and maintain efficient operation.

Certificate of Analysis:

No.	Specifications	Unit	Results
1	Sodium Chloride as NaCl	%	97.50 – 98.50
2	Calcium as Ca	%	0.12 – 0.30
3	Magnesium as Mg	%	0.30 – 0.70
4	Moisture by mass	%	4.5 – 6.0
5	Water Insoluble	%	0.60 – 1.0

Packing types: 20 KG Bag, 25 KG Bag, 50 KG Bag, 1 Metric Jumbo Bag, and 1400 KG Jumbo Bag packings with or without shrink-wrapped palletized, or as per Buyer’s requirements.

Loading per 20 Feet Container: 28 Metric Tons or as per Buyer’s requirements.