Products Description
Water softener salt consists of high‑purity sodium chloride. It serves to restore the working capacity of ion‑exchange resins within water‑softening equipment, hence earning it another name: ion‑exchange resin regenerant.
As the core functional component of water softeners, ion‑exchange resin captures calcium and magnesium ions, also known as water‑hardness ions, from incoming raw water during service. Water‑softener salt is not consumed during regular water‑softening operation. It is only deployed when the resin gradually becomes saturated and its softening performance declines. A concentrated sodium chloride brine solution is applied for back‑washing to revitalize exhausted resin beads; this process is referred to as resin regeneration, which restores the resin’s capacity for hardness‑ion adsorption.
Products Chemical Properties
| Melting point | 801 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 1465 °C/1 atm (lit.) |
| density | 1.199 g/mL at 20 °C |
| bulk density | 1140kg/m3 |
| vapor pressure | 1 mm Hg ( 865 °C) |
| refractive index | n20/D 1.378 |
| Fp | 1413°C |
| storage temp. | +15C to +30C |
| solubility | H2O: soluble |
| form | Particles/tablets |
| color | White |
| Specific Gravity | 2.165 |
| Flame Color | Orange |
| PH | 5.5-6.5(1 tablet in 100 mL purified water) |
| Water Solubility | 360 g/L (20 ºC) |
| Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
| λmax | λ: 260 nm Amax: 0.02 λ: 280 nm Amax: 0.01 |
| Crystal Structure | NaCl type |
| crystal system | Cube |
| Merck | 14,8599 |
| BRN | 3534976 |
| Space group | Fm3m |
| Lattice constant | a/nmb/nmc/nmα/oβ/oγ/oV/nm30.5640.5640.5649090900.17942 |
| Dielectric constant | 5.9（Ambient） |
| BCS Class | 1 |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| InChIKey | FAPWRFPIFSIZLT-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 7647-14-5(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Sodium chloride(7647-14-5) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Sodium chloride (7647-14-5) |
| Absorption | ≤0.01 at 260 ≤0.01 at 280 in H2O at 1M |
Products Application
Water softener salt finds wide application in water softening systems to remove calcium and magnesium ions present in hard water. It effectively inhibits limescale buildup inside pipelines, boilers and household equipment. Through regenerating the ion exchange resin inside water softeners, it ensures a continuous supply of soft water for daily usage.
For residential scenarios, water softener salt protects water heaters, washing machines and dishwashers. It improves equipment operating efficiency and extends service life. In commercial settings including hotels, restaurants, hospitals and laundries, this product is essential to maintain stable water quality, reduce maintenance costs and sustain optimal equipment performance. Industrial plants rely on water softener salt for boiler feedwater treatment, cooling system maintenance and process water conditioning. This supports uninterrupted production and stable finished product quality.
Company Profile
Furuida (Jinan) Chemical Technology Co., Ltd. is a Shandong, China-based fine chemical company that brings R&D, production, sales, and global service together under one roof. We focus on new chemical materials. Our values are integrity, quality, and customer-first service. With an experienced foreign trade and technical support team, a mature global supply network, and resilient supply chain capabilities, we exceed RMB 600 million in annual sales and serve more than 5,000 industrial clients across Asia, Europe, Africa, and Oceania. Our portfolio includes pharmaceutical intermediates and raw materials, food additives, electroplating chemicals, water treatment agents, dye auxiliaries, functional materials, titanium compounds, metal salts, catalysts, and surfactants. These products support pharmaceuticals, electronics, coatings, rubber and plastics, fine chemicals, and water treatment. We deliver reliable, cost-effective chemical solutions and comprehensive one-stop services to global partners.
