Water Treatment
Activated Carbon Powder
Activated carbon
Highly porous adsorbent for removing color, odor, taste and organic contaminants from liquids.
Applications
- Purification & decolorization
- Drinking water treatment
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Food & Beverage Chemicals
Processing aids, ingredients and sanitation chemicals for food production.
Food & Beverage chemicals at a glance
Food and beverage producers use chemicals in two distinct ways: as ingredients and processing aids that become part of, or come into contact with, the product, and as sanitation chemicals that keep equipment and surfaces clean. Both need grades that meet food regulations where the food is made and sold.
Products in this category include sodium citrate (E331) as a buffer and emulsifying salt, guar gum (E412) as a thickener, calcium chloride and magnesium chloride for firming and coagulation, activated carbon for decolorisation and purification, and peracetic acid for clean-in-place sanitation.
Food-grade supply depends on the grade, the specification it must meet — such as FCC, JECFA or EU additive specifications — and the documentation your quality system requires. Please state these requirements clearly in your inquiry.
Food & Beverage products
- Industrial Chemicals
Calcium Chloride
Hygroscopic inorganic salt used for de-icing, dust control, concrete acceleration and brine applications.
Applications
- De-icing & dust control
- Cement, concrete & mortar
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Guar Gum Powder
Guar gum
Natural galactomannan thickener used in food, textile printing, oil and gas and pharmaceuticals.
Applications
- Thickening & binding
- Food processing
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Magnesium Chloride
Magnesium salt used in de-icing, dust control, magnesia cement and as an industrial magnesium source.
Applications
- De-icing & dust control
- Cement, concrete & mortar
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Peracetic Acid
Peroxyacetic acid
Broad-spectrum peroxygen disinfectant used for food-contact sanitation, clean-in-place and wastewater.
Applications
- Disinfection & sanitation
- Food processing
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Sodium Citrate
Trisodium citrate
Sodium salt of citric acid used as a buffering agent, emulsifying salt and sequestrant.
Applications
- Food processing
- Pharmaceutical formulation
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Compare food & beverage chemicals
Reference identifiers and commonly traded forms for each product in this category. Full typical specifications are on each product page.
| Product | Formula | Common forms | HS code | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activated Carbon Powder | C | Powder; Coarser powder | 3802.10 | UN1362 / not regulated (some forms) |
| Calcium Chloride | CaCl2 | Flakes; Flakes/granules | 2827.20 | Not regulated |
| Guar Gum Powder | Formulated | Powder 100, 200 and 300 mesh; Coarse powder | 1302.32 | Not regulated |
| Magnesium Chloride | MgCl2 | Hexahydrate flakes; Hexahydrate pellets/prills and granules | 2827.31 | Not regulated |
| Peracetic Acid | CH3CO3H | Equilibrium aqueous solution of peracetic acid, hydrogen peroxide, acetic acid and water | 2915.90 | UN3149 / UN3109 |
| Sodium Citrate | Na3C6H5O7 | Granular crystals; Fine granular | 2918.15 | Not regulated |
Choosing food and beverage chemicals
- Sodium citrate controls acidity and acts as an emulsifying salt, for example in processed cheese.
- Guar gum builds viscosity at low use levels; grades differ in viscosity, mesh size and hydration speed.
- Peracetic acid is widely used for clean-in-place and food-contact sanitation because it breaks down to acetic acid, water and oxygen.
- Activated carbon grades for sugar, oils and beverages are selected according to the colour and impurities to be removed.
Reference standards
Standards commonly referenced for products in this category. Tell us which one applies to your application.
- AWWA B600 Powdered Activated Carbon
- NSF/ANSI/CAN 60
- ASTM D4607
- ASTM D2854
- ASTM D3838
- ASTM D2866
- EN 12903
- ASTM D98
- GB/T 26520-2021
- FCC
- JECFA Guar gum, INS 412
- FCC Guar Gum
- USP Sodium Citrate
- Ph. Eur. / BP Sodium Citrate
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Request a QuoteFood & Beverage FAQ
What is the difference between food grade and technical grade?
Food grades are produced and tested to food-additive or processing-aid specifications, with limits for heavy metals and other impurities. Technical grades are not intended for food use.
Which documents do food-grade buyers usually need?
Typically a specification and Certificate of Analysis, plus statements your quality system requires, such as allergen, GMO or food-contact declarations. List the documents you need and we will confirm what is available for the grade.
Which sanitiser suits clean-in-place systems?
Peracetic acid is common in CIP and food-contact sanitation. The right product and concentration depend on the equipment, soil load and local sanitiser approvals.
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