C
Highly porous adsorbent for removing color, odor, taste and organic contaminants from liquids.
Activated carbon is a processed form of carbon with an extensive internal pore structure, giving it a very large surface area for adsorption. In powdered form it disperses readily into liquids for batch treatment.
It is used to remove taste, odor and organic contaminants in drinking water and wastewater treatment, and for decolorization and purification in food, beverage, pharmaceutical and chemical processing. Suitability depends on the raw material and activation grade, which we confirm on request.
Typical uses for this chemical. Suitability for a specific process, and grade requirements for food, pharmaceutical or potable-water use, should be confirmed with our team.
| Chemical name | Activated carbon |
|---|---|
| Formula | C |
| CAS number | 7440-44-0 |
| Molecular weight | Not applicable (amorphous carbon adsorbent) |
| HS code | 3802.10 |
| Transport classification | Steam-activated grades: typically not regulated · Otherwise UN1362, Class 4.2, PG III — check the SDS |
| Appearance | Black, odourless, fine free-flowing powder; insoluble in water |
| Forms | Powder (PAC), typically ≥ 90% passing 325 mesh (45 µm) · Coarser powder (-200 mesh) · Pre-wetted carbon cake (on request) |
| Grades | Drinking-water grade (AWWA B600, NSF/ANSI/CAN 60) · Coal-based (bituminous / lignite) PAC · Coconut-shell PAC (high iodine number, low ash) · Wood-based PAC (high methylene blue, decolorization) · Iodine-number classes, e.g. 500, 800-850, 900-1,000, ≥ 1,100 mg/g |
| Packaging | 25 kg sacks (55 lb); 40-50 lb bags in the US · 500 kg bulk bags · Super sacks of about 900-1,000 lb (≈ 454 kg) · HDPE bags from 25 kg up to 600 kg jumbo bags (Indian exporters) · Bulk truck / tanker |
Identifiers and classifications are standard reference data for the substance. Forms, grades and packaging reflect what is commonly traded internationally; availability for your order is confirmed in the quotation.
Typical values for commonly traded grades of Activated Carbon Powder, based on international standards and published manufacturer data.
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Iodine number | ≥ 500 mg/g |
| Moisture (as packed) | ≤ 8% |
| Passing 100 mesh (150 µm) | ≥ 99% |
| Passing 200 mesh (75 µm) | ≥ 95% |
| Passing 325 mesh (45 µm) | ≥ 90% |
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Iodine number | ≥ 850 mg/g (coal, mesoporous) to ≥ 1,100 mg/g (coconut shell) |
| Ash | ≤ 18% (coal-based, typ. 15%); ≤ 4% (coconut shell) |
| Moisture | ≤ 5% |
| Apparent density | 0.39 g/mL aspirated / 0.60 g/mL tapped (coal); 0.48-0.53 g/mL (coconut) |
| BET surface area | ≈ 900 m2/g (coal-based, typical) |
| Water solubles | ≤ 3% |
| Particle size d50 | 8-15 µm (fine), 15-35 µm (standard), > 35 µm (coarse) |
| pH (water extract) | Coal 9-12 unwashed (7-9 after acid wash); coconut 8-10 (7-9 after acid wash) |
Performance depends on raw material and activation: coconut-shell carbon is microporous (high iodine number), coal and wood carbons suit larger molecules and colour removal.
Typical values are for guidance. The specification for your order depends on grade and origin and is confirmed in the quotation, Technical Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis.
Packaging commonly used for export shipments of this product. Availability depends on grade and origin and is confirmed per order.
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Activated Carbon Powder is commonly traded as Drinking-water grade (AWWA B600, NSF/ANSI/CAN 60); Coal-based (bituminous / lignite) PAC; Coconut-shell PAC (high iodine number, low ash); Wood-based PAC (high methylene blue, decolorization); Iodine-number classes, e.g. 500, 800-850, 900-1,000, ≥ 1,100 mg/g. Availability varies by origin and destination market — share the grade, purity or standard you require and we will confirm what can be supplied, with the current specification.
Activated Carbon Powder is usually classified under HS 3802.10. National tariff codes add further digits and can differ by form and country, so confirm the full code with your customs broker before shipment.
Typical transport classification: Steam-activated grades: typically not regulated · Otherwise UN1362, Class 4.2, PG III — check the SDS. Classification can vary with concentration and form, so the Safety Data Sheet for the grade shipped is the reference used when booking freight.
Commonly referenced standards include AWWA B600 Powdered Activated Carbon, NSF/ANSI/CAN 60, ASTM D4607, ASTM D2854. Tell us which standard your application or market requires and we will confirm a grade that meets it.
Common export packaging for Activated Carbon Powder includes 25 kg sacks (55 lb); 40-50 lb bags in the US; 500 kg bulk bags; Super sacks of about 900-1,000 lb (≈ 454 kg); HDPE bags from 25 kg up to 600 kg jumbo bags (Indian exporters). Tell us your preferred packaging and we will confirm what is available for your grade and volume.
Yes — request them on this page. We send the documents that apply to the specific grade you are evaluating; a Certificate of Analysis is batch-specific and issued where applicable.
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