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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Pharmaceutical Chemicals
Chemicals used in pharmaceutical processing and formulation.
Pharmaceutical chemicals at a glance
Pharmaceutical manufacturing uses inorganic salts, buffers, excipients and purification aids that must meet pharmacopoeial specifications and strict quality-system requirements. The grade — not just the chemical — determines whether a material can be used.
Our pharmaceutical category covers sodium citrate, magnesium sulfate, boric acid, guar gum and activated carbon: chemicals that are produced in pharmacopoeial grades such as USP, Ph. Eur. or BP for pharmaceutical use.
Pharmaceutical buyers should specify the pharmacopoeia and monograph, the documentation required and any supplier-qualification needs. We will confirm what can be supplied for the grade requested.
Pharmaceutical products
- Industrial Chemicals
Boric Acid
Boron compound used in glass, ceramics, micronutrient fertilizers and specialty formulations.
Applications
- Glass & ceramics
- Fertilizers & soil conditioning
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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 Sulfate
Source of soluble magnesium and sulfur for fertilizers, with uses in pharmaceuticals and textiles.
Applications
- Fertilizers & soil conditioning
- Pharmaceutical formulation
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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 pharmaceutical 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) |
| Boric Acid | H3BO3 | Granular; Powder | 2810.00 | Not regulated |
| Guar Gum Powder | Formulated | Powder 100, 200 and 300 mesh; Coarse powder | 1302.32 | Not regulated |
| Magnesium Sulfate | MgSO4 | Heptahydrate crystals; Heptahydrate fine crystalline powder | 2833.21 | Not regulated |
| Sodium Citrate | Na3C6H5O7 | Granular crystals; Fine granular | 2918.15 | Not regulated |
Using these chemicals in pharmaceutical processing
- Sodium citrate is used as a buffering agent and as a component of anticoagulant and oral rehydration formulations.
- Magnesium sulfate is used in pharmaceutical preparations as a source of magnesium.
- Guar gum acts as a binder, thickener and stabiliser in solid and liquid dosage forms.
- Activated carbon is used to decolourise and purify intermediates and active ingredients.
- Boric acid appears in some ophthalmic and topical preparations as a buffer and mild antiseptic, within the concentration limits set by local regulations.
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
- GB/T 538-2018 Boric acid for industrial use
- USP-NF Boric Acid
- Ph. Eur. Boric acid
- JECFA Guar gum, INS 412
- FCC Guar Gum
- USP / FCC monographs
- FCC
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Can you supply USP or Ph. Eur. grade chemicals?
Pharmacopoeial grades must be requested specifically. Tell us the monograph and edition you need, and we will confirm availability and the documentation provided.
What documentation do pharmaceutical buyers usually need?
Usually a Certificate of Analysis to the monograph and a specification, plus statements such as residual solvents, elemental impurities or TSE/BSE status, depending on the material and your quality system.
Why does the grade matter more than the chemical?
Pharmacopoeial monographs set limits for assay, related substances, microbial quality and elemental impurities that technical grades are not tested against. Two lots of the same chemical can therefore differ in suitability, which is why the grade and its certificate are specified together.
Can technical grades be used in pharmaceutical processing?
Technical grades are not produced to pharmacopoeial requirements. Any use in pharmaceutical manufacturing must follow your qualification process and applicable regulations.
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