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ATC Granular

BASF ATC is highly activated granular carbon which incorporated the ATS sorbent material, resulting in a patented high capacity ceramic cationic ion-exchanger with a high specificity for Lead, even in the presence of competing ions like Calcium and Magnesium.

ATC complies with applicable US FDA Food, Drug, and Cosmetic acts and Food Additive Regulations and is ANSI/NSF Standard 61 certified for drinking water systems — health effects.

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Typical properties
Form Free-flowing granule
Color Grey
Base material High activity coconut shell GAC
Bulk density 31 lb/cubic foot (0.5 g/cc)
Nominal mesh size 30/60, US screen, ASTM D-2862
Ash content 5%
Pore volume 0.54 cm3
Surface area 1200m2/g
Moisture loss @ 150ºC 5%
pH of 1% dispersion 6.8
Equilibrium ion exchange capacity 2 wt. %
Packaging 200 lb. poly-lined fiber drums


Full Protocol NSF 53 Lead Reduction, 1.0 GPM at 60 psig,
15/15 on/off cycle, 1.0 lb. of ATC Granular
    ppb Lead
Gallons Influent Effluent
    6.5 pH 8.5 pH
Initial 140 1 3
750 150 1 2
1500 140 2 2
2250 160 3 2
2700 150 3 3
3000 200 1 5
3600 180 4 2
4000 140 5 3
4500 150 2 1


Full Protocol NSF 53 10" In-Line Filter, 0.3 lb.
ATC Granular 0.5 gpm: Spectrum Labs Data
    ppb Lead
Gallons Influent Effluent
    6.5 pH 8.5 pH
0 150 1 2
400 150 3 6
800 150 3 2
1200 150 3 4
1500 150 4 4