Metsorb® Filtration Solutions
MetSorb® adsorbents are advanced filtration media engineered to remove arsenic, lead, mercury, fluoride, and other heavy metals from drinking water, process water, and wastewater. Renowned for their high capacity and fast adsorption kinetics, MetSorb® products deliver reliable, efficient performance across thousands of industrial and municipal water treatment applications worldwide. Explore our range of MetSorb® products and discover the right solution for your water purification needs.
Key MetSorb filters include:
- Heavy Metal Removal Granules: Highly effective, low-cost adsorbent for the reduction of Arsenic III & V and a wide variety of heavy metals.
- Heavy Metal Removal Powder: Effective, high-value adsorbent for the reduction of heavy metals and arsenic.
- Metsorb® MOX-P: Novel adsorbent for the removal of fluoride and other heavy metals.
- Metsorb® PFX: Polystyrenic macroporous anion resin, potable water grade.
Why Advanced MetSorb® Filtration Matters
Critical water treatment challenges require proven, reliable solutions that protect public health and meet stringent regulatory standards
Public Health Protection: Heavy metals like arsenic, lead, and mercury pose serious health risks even at low concentrations. MetSorb® technology ensures water safety by reducing contamination to non-detect levels, protecting communities from long-term health impacts.
Regulatory Compliance: Meeting EPA standards and international water quality regulations is non-negotiable. Our solutions consistently achieve compliance with drinking water standards, helping utilities avoid penalties and maintain operating permits.
Cost-Effective Operations: High capacity and fast kinetics mean longer service life, reduced maintenance, and lower total cost of ownership. MetSorb® products minimize operational disruptions while maximizing treatment efficiency.
Environmental Responsibility: Non-hazardous disposal and no regeneration chemicals required. Our sustainable approach reduces environmental impact while providing superior heavy metal removal performance.
Proven Performance: Trusted by thousands of treatment facilities worldwide with documented success in removing multiple heavy metals simultaneously. Field-tested reliability you can count on.
Simple Integration: Easy installation and startup with minimal equipment footprint. Compatible with existing infrastructure, reducing capital investment while improving treatment outcomes.
Our MetSorb® Filtration Technologies
Comprehensive portfolio of advanced adsorbent technologies engineered for specific heavy metal removal challenges
MetSorb® HMRG (Heavy Metal Removal Granules)
Granular adsorbent optimized for high-flow applications with exceptional arsenic and lead removal capacity.
- Particle Size: 12 x 40 mesh (0.42 - 1.70 mm)
- Capacity: >10 mg As/g adsorbent
- EBCT: 1.5 - 3 minutes
- pH Range: 6.5 - 8.5 optimal
MetSorb® HMRP (Heavy Metal Removal Powder)
Fine powder for specialized applications requiring maximum surface area and rapid kinetics.
- Particle Size: <75 μm (200 mesh)
- High surface area for enhanced kinetics
- Ideal for carbon block manufacturing
- Superior lead and mercury removal
MetSorb® MOX-P (Metal Oxide Fluoride)
Specialized metal oxide adsorbent designed for fluoride removal with additional heavy metal capability.
- Primary Target: Fluoride removal
- Secondary: Arsenic and oxyanions
- Stable in pH 6.5-8.5 range
- Superior to activated alumina
MetSorb® PFX (Polystyrenic Resin)
Macroporous anion exchange resin for potable water applications with selective heavy metal affinity.
- Food grade polystyrenic matrix
- Selective anion removal
- Potable water certified
- Regenerable design option
MetSorb® STP (Slurry Treatment Powder)
Specialized powder for industrial wastewater treatment and construction dewatering applications.
- Batch treatment applications
- Multiple heavy metals removal
- Industrial wastewater focus
- Construction dewatering certified
Custom Solutions
Engineered solutions for unique contamination profiles and specific application requirements.
- Co-occurring contaminants
- Specialized pH conditions
- Custom particle sizes
- Application-specific optimization
Industries We Serve
MetSorb® solutions protect water quality across diverse industries and applications worldwide
- Municipal Water Treatment: Public drinking water systems, water utilities, and municipal treatment facilities requiring reliable heavy metal removal to meet EPA standards.
- Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals: Critical water quality for pharmaceutical manufacturing, hospital systems, and medical device production requiring ultra-pure water.
- Construction & Mining: Construction dewatering, mining operations, and industrial sites managing contaminated groundwater and process water treatment.
- Industrial Manufacturing: Process water treatment, wastewater management, and industrial applications requiring consistent heavy metal removal performance.
- Food & Beverage: Production water treatment ensuring product safety and quality while meeting strict food safety regulations and standards.
- Power Generation: Power plant water treatment, cooling water systems, and steam generation requiring reliable water quality management.
- Small Water Systems: Rural communities, private wells, and small-scale treatment systems needing cost-effective heavy metal removal solutions.
- Microelectronics: Semiconductor manufacturing and electronics production requiring ultrapure water with minimal heavy metal contamination.
Why Choose Graver Technologies
Four decades of water treatment innovation, proven expertise, and commitment to customer success
- Proven Track Record: Over 40 years of water treatment expertise with thousands of successful installations worldwide. Our MetSorb® technology has been field-tested and validated across diverse applications, ensuring reliable performance you can trust.
- Technical Excellence: Industry-leading R&D capabilities with continuous innovation in adsorbent technology. Our technical team provides comprehensive support from initial design through ongoing optimization, ensuring optimal system performance.
- Comprehensive Support: Complete technical support including pilot testing, system design, installation guidance, and ongoing operational support. Our team partners with you throughout the entire project lifecycle.
- Regulatory Expertise: Deep understanding of water quality regulations and compliance requirements. We help navigate complex regulatory landscapes while ensuring your system meets all applicable standards.
- Global Reach: International presence with local support capabilities. Whether you're managing a single facility or multiple global sites, we provide consistent quality and service worldwide.
- Sustainable Solutions: Environmentally responsible products with non-hazardous disposal and minimal environmental impact. Our commitment to sustainability aligns with your corporate responsibility goals.
MOX-P and MOX-G SDS
Highly Effective, Low-Cost Metal Oxide Adsorbent for Reduction of Fluoride, Arsenic and Other Oxyanions
- MOX is stable in pH relative to drinking water conditions, 6.5-8.5
- Also has the ability to remove additional select heavy metals including arsenic
- Provides high capacity, selective removal of fluoride
- When compared to AA and Bone Char, MOX demonstrates superior capacity
MetSorb® PFX SDS
This safety data sheet provides information on Metsorb PFX SDS.
HMRP and HMRG SDS
Highly Effective, Low-Cost Granular Adsorbent for Reduction of Arsenic III & V, Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, a Wide Variety of Heavy Metals and Other Contaminants
- Removal of heavy metals to meet drinking water
- Standards
- High adsorbent capacity requiring less frequent
- Replacement
- Fast kinetics to work effectively at high flow rates
- Nonhazardous disposal as solid waste
STP, STP H, STP Cake SDS
This is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for MetSorb® STP, STP H, STP Cake SDS. It provides information about the product's composition, hazards, safe handling, and regulatory compliance.
MetSorb® HMRG Data Sheet
Highly Effective, Low-Cost Granular Adsorbent for Reduction of Arsenic III & V, Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, a Wide Variety of Heavy Metals and Other Contaminants
- Removal of heavy metals to meet drinking water
- Standards
- High adsorbent capacity requiring less frequent
- Replacement
- Fast kinetics to work effectively at high flow rates
- Nonhazardous disposal as solid waste
MetSorb® HMRP Data Sheet
High Capacity, Excellent Kinetic Powder Adsorbent for Reduction of Lead, Mercury, Arsenic and a Wide Variety of Heavy Metals.
- Use of HMRP affords high capacity
- Excellent kinetics and a low level of competing ion interference.
- HMRP’s adsorbent’s adsorptive capacity for lead is high
- Longer useful life and significantly lower effluent contaminant levels
Metsorb Brochure
A highly efficient and user-friendly solution for removing arsenic and heavy metals from water.
- Removes As (III) and As (V) to <1.5 µg/L (non-detect)
- High adsorbent capacity for arsenic and lead (>10 mg As per gram of METSORB®)
- Extremely fast kinetics with Empty Bed Contact Times (EBCT) between 1.5 - 3 minutes
- Reduced equipment footprint with simple installation and start-up
- Reduced or eliminated frequency of backwash
- Nonhazardous disposal as solid waste, passing EPA TCLP (Toxicity Characteristic Leach Procedure)
- No regeneration chemicals required
- Effective in removing arsenic in millions of gallons of drinking water daily
Arsenic, Antimony, Lead and Uranium Removal from Drinking Water
This document explores MetSorb® granular adsorbents used for the removal of heavy metals, including arsenic, antimony, uranium, and lead, from drinking water applications.
Multiple Heavy Metals Removal for Construction Dewatering
Use this document to retrieve information on multiple heavy metals removal for construction dewatering.
MetSorb® Powdered Adsorption Products for Carbon Block and Functionalized Filter Media Manufacturing Using HMRP, STP or STP Hybrid Adsorbents to Reduce Lead and Mercury
Explore MetSorb® Powdered Adsorption Products for Carbon Block and Functionalized Filter Media Manufacturing using HMRP, STP or STP Hybrid Adsorbents to reduce lead and mercury.
Co-Occurring Contaminants: Arsenic and Uranium in Drinking Water
This case study addresses the challenges of co-occurring contaminants, arsenic and uranium, in drinking water systems, particularly affecting small water systems across the United States.
MOX-P and MOX-G SDS
Highly Effective, Low-Cost Metal Oxide Adsorbent for Reduction of Fluoride, Arsenic and Other Oxyanions
- MOX is stable in pH relative to drinking water conditions, 6.5-8.5
- Also has the ability to remove additional select heavy metals including arsenic
- Provides high capacity, selective removal of fluoride
- When compared to AA and Bone Char, MOX demonstrates superior capacity
MetSorb® PFX SDS
This safety data sheet provides information on Metsorb PFX SDS.
HMRP and HMRG SDS
Highly Effective, Low-Cost Granular Adsorbent for Reduction of Arsenic III & V, Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, a Wide Variety of Heavy Metals and Other Contaminants
- Removal of heavy metals to meet drinking water
- Standards
- High adsorbent capacity requiring less frequent
- Replacement
- Fast kinetics to work effectively at high flow rates
- Nonhazardous disposal as solid waste
STP, STP H, STP Cake SDS
This is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for MetSorb® STP, STP H, STP Cake SDS. It provides information about the product's composition, hazards, safe handling, and regulatory compliance.
MetSorb® HMRG Data Sheet
Highly Effective, Low-Cost Granular Adsorbent for Reduction of Arsenic III & V, Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, a Wide Variety of Heavy Metals and Other Contaminants
- Removal of heavy metals to meet drinking water
- Standards
- High adsorbent capacity requiring less frequent
- Replacement
- Fast kinetics to work effectively at high flow rates
- Nonhazardous disposal as solid waste
MetSorb® HMRP Data Sheet
High Capacity, Excellent Kinetic Powder Adsorbent for Reduction of Lead, Mercury, Arsenic and a Wide Variety of Heavy Metals.
- Use of HMRP affords high capacity
- Excellent kinetics and a low level of competing ion interference.
- HMRP’s adsorbent’s adsorptive capacity for lead is high
- Longer useful life and significantly lower effluent contaminant levels
Products
ZTEC™ P Series
ZTEC™ P Sterilizing Grade membrane cartridges are validated for complete bacterial retention to yield product sterility in biopharmaceutical final filtration applications.
- Manufactured in an ISO Class 7 Cleanroom Environment
- 100% flushed with ultrapure DI water
- Meets ASTM Standards for Sterility
- Repeatably Steamable/Sanitizable
- 100% Integrity tested prior to release
- Pore size, lot and serial number are stamped on each filter element for identification and traceability
- Complete validation guide available
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QSL™ Filter Series
The QSL™ cartridge has a polypropylene microfiber media over a polyethersulfone membrane. It's design offers excellent retention characteristics and extended life.
- Serial layered design — enhances capacity and simplifies prefiltration requirements
- Absolute rated (99.98%) — an ideal prefilter to 0.2, 0.45 and 0.65 micron membrane filters
- Fixed pore construction — resists dirt unloading at maximum differential pressure
- High surface area — high flow rate, and long service life — minimize maintenance cost
- Available with various gasket/Oring materials — compatible with many fluids
QCR™ Series
An absolute rated filter designed to meet or exceed the minimum log reduction credit of >3.0 for cysts.
- Constructed of polypropylene or polypropylene and polyethersulfone — compatible with most fluids
- Double ORing style ends for the highest seal integrity
- 7.0 ft2 (0.65 m2) of effective filter area
- Various ORing materials and configurations — easily retrofits most systems
- High surface area — high flow rates and long online service
ZTEC™ WB Series
ZTEC™ WB cartridge filters use PES membrane to remove spoilage organisms and inorganic particulate to protect beverages.
- Manufactured in an ISO Class 7 Cleanroom Environment
- 100% flushed with ultrapure DI water and integrity tested
- Low adsorption of protein, color and flavor components
- Steamable/sanitizable for cleaning and reuse
- High log reduction values for spoilage organisms
- PES membrane provides high capacity contaminant loading
- Complete qualification guide available
- Quick wet treatment available
ZTEC™ G Series
This pleated, disposable filter element is constructed of absolute rated, hydrophilic, asymmetric polyethersulfone membrane with extended filter area.
- 7.0 ft2 (0.65 m2) of membrane surface area per 10" element — High throughput, longer online service reduces costly maintenance time
- Absolute rated membrane from 0.1 to 0.65 μm
- Manufactured in an ISO Class 7 cleanroom environment
- 100% flushed with 18 MΩ cm DI water and gross integrity tested
- Fixed pore construction eliminates dirt unloading as differential pressure increases
- Low extractables
ZTEC™ E Series
The ZTEC™ E microelectronics grade cartridges by Graver are designed for ultrapure water filtration, and are hydrophilic and free of added surfactants to avoid contamination of water streams.
- Manufactured, flushed, tested and packaged, in an ISO Class 7 Cleanroom Environment
- Filters are 100% flushed with 18 MΩcm DI water and integrity tested
- Resistivity rinse up to 18 MΩcm and single digit ppb TOC levels with minimal throughput
- Available in a variety of end cap/adapter configurations to fit all industry standard housings
- Pore size, lot and serial number are stamped on each filter element for identification and traceability
- Complete qualification guide available
ZTEC™ B Series
ZTEC™ B Bioburden Reduction grade membrane cartridges provide highly consistent performance for bioburden reduction and particle removal across a wide range of beverage, pharmaceutical and biological fluids.
- Manufactured in an ISO Class 7 Cleanroom Environment
- 100% flushed with ultrapure DI water and integrity tested
- Repeatably steamable/sanitizable
- High retentions up to 107/cm2 challenged for bacteria and yeast
- Pore size, lot and serial number are stamped on each filter element for identification and traceability
- Complete qualification guide available
WaterTEC™ Series
The WaterTEC™ filter series is constructed of absolute rated, hydrophilic, asymmetric polyethersulfone membrane and polypropylene components.
- Low pressure drop reduces energy costs
- High dirt holding capacity minimizes changeouts and down time
- All thermal bonded construction with no adhesives
- Available in all common configurations to allow use of existing filter housings
- Cost effective absolute filtration
Frequently Asked Questions
What applications is MetSorb® used for?
MetSorb® adsorbent products serve critical filtration needs across diverse industrial and municipal applications:
1. Municipal & Public Water Systems:
- Municipal drinking water treatment plants
- Water distribution systems
- Small community water systems
- Emergency water treatment
2. Industrial Applications:
- Pharmaceutical & biopharmaceutical process water
- Food & beverage production water
- Microelectronics & semiconductor ultrapure water
- Power generation & cooling systems
- Chemical manufacturing process water
3. Specialized Treatment:
- Construction dewatering operations
- Mining site water treatment
- Industrial wastewater remediation
- Groundwater remediation projects
- Point-of-use (POU) and point-of-entry (POE) systems
4. Commercial Applications:
- Carbon block filter media manufacturing
- Functionalized filter media production
- Private well water treatment
- Bottled water production
MetSorb® technology has been successfully deployed in thousands of installations globally, treating millions of gallons of water daily.
Is MetSorb® safe for drinking water?
Yes. MetSorb® products are rigorously tested and certified for potable water applications, meeting the highest industry standards:
Graver Technologies maintains the highest standards of product safety and quality, ensuring MetSorb® provides reliable, safe water treatment for drinking water applications.
Can MetSorb® be used in both pressure vessels and gravity-fed systems?
Yes. MetSorb® products offer exceptional versatility and can be effectively deployed in multiple system configurations:
Pressure Vessel Applications:
- Standard pressure filter vessels (FRP, steel, or stainless steel)
- High-pressure industrial filtration systems
- Multi-vessel parallel or series configurations
- ASME-rated pressure vessels for commercial applications
- Typical operating pressures: 25-100 PSI
Gravity-Fed Systems:
- Gravity filtration units
- Slow sand filtration enhancements
- Passive treatment systems
- Emergency or portable water treatment units
- Low-energy rural applications
System Design Flexibility:
- Flow Rates: Adapts to both high-flow industrial and low-flow residential applications
- Bed Depths: Configurable from 24" to 60+ inches depending on application
- Contact Time: Effective with Empty Bed Contact Times (EBCT) of 1.5-3 minutes in pressure systems; adjustable for gravity applications
- Vessel Types: Compatible with vertical or horizontal vessel orientations
Engineering Support: Graver Technologies' technical team provides comprehensive system design support to optimize MetSorb® performance for your specific hydraulic conditions, whether pressure-driven or gravity-fed.
Is MetSorb® effective for both drinking water and wastewater applications?
Yes. MetSorb® technology delivers proven heavy metal removal performance across the full spectrum of water treatment applications:
Drinking Water Applications:
- Municipal potable water treatment - Meeting Safe Drinking Water Act standards
- Private well water treatment - Residential and commercial point-of-entry systems
- Bottled water production - Ensuring product quality and safety
- Process water for food/beverage - FDA-compliant ingredient water
- Target removal: Arsenic, lead, mercury, fluoride to regulatory limits
Wastewater Applications:
- Industrial wastewater treatment - Pre-discharge heavy metal removal
- Process wastewater polishing - Meeting discharge permit requirements
- Mining and construction dewatering - Environmental compliance for site discharges
- Groundwater remediation - Contaminated site cleanup
- Stormwater treatment - Removing heavy metals from runoff
Key Performance Advantages:
- Consistent performance across varying water quality conditions
- Multiple contaminant removal - addresses co-occurring metals simultaneously
- Wide pH tolerance - effective in pH range 6.5-8.5
- High flow rate capability - suitable for both large municipal and industrial scales
- Selective adsorption - targets heavy metals while preserving beneficial minerals
What is the typical adsorbent capacity for MetSorb® products?
MetSorb® products offer industry-leading adsorption capacity, resulting in longer service life and lower operational costs:
MetSorb® HMRG (Heavy Metal Removal Granules):
- Arsenic capacity: >10 mg As per gram of adsorbent
- Lead capacity: >15 mg Pb per gram of adsorbent
- Service life: Typically 6-24 months depending on influent concentration
- Throughput: Up to 50,000+ bed volumes before breakthrough
MetSorb® HMRP (Heavy Metal Removal Powder):
- Arsenic capacity: >12 mg As per gram (higher surface area)
- Lead capacity: >18 mg Pb per gram
- Mercury capacity: >8 mg Hg per gram
- Application: Ideal for high-contaminant batch treatment
MetSorb® MOX-P (Fluoride Removal):
- Fluoride capacity: 3-5 mg F per gram
- Arsenic capacity: >8 mg As per gram (secondary benefit)
- Competitive advantage: 2-3x capacity vs. activated alumina
- Service life: 12-18 months typical
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