{"product_id":"franklin-fwxc008-strong-acid-cation-resin-nsf-44-certified-food-grade-water-softening-resin-8-crosslinked","title":"Franklin FWXC008 Strong Acid Cation Resin – NSF 44 Certified, Food Grade Water Softening Resin (8% Crosslinked)","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1hhyfp1\" data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"335\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"335\"\u003ePremium NSF 44 Certified Cation Resin for Potable Water Softening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"690\"\u003eThe Franklin FWXC008 Strong Acid Cation Resin is a high-performance, food-grade ion exchange resin engineered for potable water softening and food \u0026amp; beverage applications. Manufactured using sulfonated styrene-divinylbenzene (DVB) copolymers, this gel-type resin delivers consistent performance, high capacity, and long service life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"837\"\u003eCertified to NSF\/ANSI 44 and compliant with FDA 21 CFR 173.25, FWXC008 meets strict standards for safe use in drinking water systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003eWith excellent chemical, physical, and thermal stability, this resin provides reliable softening performance in both regenerable systems and cartridge-based applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1j5qwet\" data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1q429w\" data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003eNSF\/ANSI 44 certified for potable water softening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dggzc5\" data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003eFDA compliant (21 CFR 173.25) for food-grade applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"iy310o\" data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003eStrong acid cation (SAC) resin – 8% crosslinked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11wthyp\" data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003eHigh exchange capacity for efficient hardness removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7yd6xq\" data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003eSuperior ion exchange kinetics for faster performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ezt6tp\" data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003eExcellent chemical and thermal stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"l5378f\" data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003eWorks in regenerable softeners and non-regenerable cartridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bpwqe3\" data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003eManufactured with uniform bead size distribution for consistent flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1l4m20g\" data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003eCore Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1890\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1591\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth 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data-section-id=\"ao1eih\" data-start=\"2829\" data-end=\"2875\"\u003eResidential and commercial water softeners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fj5nxe\" data-start=\"2876\" data-end=\"2911\"\u003eMunicipal potable water systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lsraiq\" data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"2942\"\u003eFood \u0026amp; beverage processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"opw33w\" data-start=\"2943\" data-end=\"2988\"\u003ePre-treatment for reverse osmosis systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1heqlr2\" data-start=\"2989\" data-end=\"3026\"\u003eCartridge-based softening systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3028\" data-end=\"3031\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1idqv3r\" data-start=\"3033\" data-end=\"3065\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3036\" data-end=\"3065\"\u003eWhy This Resin Stands Out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp 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This one doesn’t.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3122\" data-end=\"3388\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14ugw1k\" data-start=\"3122\" data-end=\"3180\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3124\" data-end=\"3149\"\u003eCertified (NSF + FDA)\u003c\/strong\u003e → eliminates compliance risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18d6csg\" data-start=\"3181\" data-end=\"3255\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3183\" data-end=\"3210\"\u003eTight bead distribution\u003c\/strong\u003e → consistent flow and pressure performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10np3m9\" data-start=\"3256\" data-end=\"3321\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3258\" data-end=\"3277\"\u003eHigh durability\u003c\/strong\u003e → longer service life, fewer replacements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pec3om\" data-start=\"3322\" data-end=\"3388\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3324\" data-end=\"3349\"\u003eBroad operating range\u003c\/strong\u003e → performs in demanding environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3393\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1hndesb\" data-start=\"3395\" data-end=\"3435\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3398\" data-end=\"3435\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"zb00s5\" data-start=\"3437\" data-end=\"3493\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3441\" data-end=\"3491\"\u003eIs this resin safe for drinking water systems?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3494\" data-end=\"3591\"\u003eYes. It is NSF 44 certified and FDA compliant, making it safe for potable water applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3593\" data-end=\"3596\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ocpjii\" data-start=\"3598\" data-end=\"3640\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3602\" data-end=\"3638\"\u003eWhat does “8% crosslinked” mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3641\" data-end=\"3748\"\u003eIt refers to the divinylbenzene content, balancing capacity, durability, and resistance to fouling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3750\" data-end=\"3753\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"14amztn\" data-start=\"3755\" data-end=\"3810\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3759\" data-end=\"3808\"\u003eCan this be used in standard water softeners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3811\" data-end=\"3888\"\u003eYes. It is designed for both regenerable softeners and cartridge systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3890\" data-end=\"3893\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1iphzjq\" data-start=\"3895\" data-end=\"3943\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3899\" data-end=\"3941\"\u003eWhat is the benefit of gel-type resin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3944\" data-end=\"4058\"\u003eGel-type resins provide high capacity and efficient ion exchange kinetics for standard softening applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4060\" data-end=\"4063\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"11l8rwy\" data-start=\"4065\" data-end=\"4115\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4069\" data-end=\"4113\"\u003eWhat industries is this best suited for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4116\" data-end=\"4203\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"muiyih\" data-start=\"4116\" data-end=\"4135\"\u003eWater treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1s0q9bd\" data-start=\"4136\" data-end=\"4155\"\u003eFood \u0026amp; beverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nz8vqu\" data-start=\"4156\" data-end=\"4177\"\u003eMunicipal systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vumhzr\" data-start=\"4178\" data-end=\"4203\"\u003eCommercial facilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Franklin Water","offers":[{"title":"1 Cubic Ft (28.3L)","offer_id":53713842471276,"sku":"FWXC008","price":239.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/5405\/files\/Franklin_FWXC008-removebg.png?v=1778084235","url":"https:\/\/cleanflow.net\/products\/franklin-fwxc008-strong-acid-cation-resin-nsf-44-certified-food-grade-water-softening-resin-8-crosslinked","provider":"Cleanflow","version":"1.0","type":"link"}