Our Catalytic Carbon is Medical-Grade, not chemically impregnanted and has been activated via a proprietary process which yields carbon with a surface area capable of catalytic activity, catalytic activity simply means the carbon's ability to speed up decomposition of chemicals that come in contact with it.  This makes our carbon apx. 15x* more effective than regular activated carbon at eliminating one of the most persistant and evasive  water chemicals: Chloramine, and over 5x more effective at reducing other chemicals such as Hydrogen Sulfide (rotten egg smell), Bromide and Iron.  

Chloramine (Monochloramine) is ammonia + chlorine combined, and is a type of disinfectant added to our water supply and/or is a result of chlorine binding with ammonia producted by decaying organic matter in the water.  Chloramine molecule is very small and bypasses even the microscopic reverse osmosis membrane pores, therefore, one of the most effective methods to deal with this contaminant is to decompose and absorb it with catalytic carbon.

Further, because we use virgin grade coconut shell carbon which has been acid washed to enhance it's purity, this carbon possesses superior overall chemical absorption capacity, this capacity is deteremined by a standardized test called an "Iodine number", whereas regular activated carbons range from 500-1000, our Catalytic Carbon measures in at a very high Iodine No. of 1237.  Combine this powerful chemical absorption with the enhanced chemical decomposition of catalytic activity along with the micro pores and purity of virgin coconut shell and you get one of the most effective performing carbons on the market today.

This cartridge may be used with your existing system so long as it accepts 9.75" (10") x 2.5" standard size cartridges.  Also, if you're looking for a top of the line filter system and don't have fluoride in your water, but wish to have advanced chemical reducing power, then you can purchase our Ultra system and replace the fluoride cartridge with this catalytic carbon one, just write us a note when you order.  You may notice how delicious and clean your water will taste!

*As Per Laboratory Analysis.