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EC Number

231-153-3 / 264-846-4 / 215-609-9 / 232-309-0

Molecular Weight

12.01 g/mol

Purity

85% - 99%

Packaging

25 / 500 / 1000kg bags /
ACF / Cloth / Honeycomb /
MR bags

MOQ

1 T.E.U. (FCL)

Customization (incl. but not limited to)

for Grades / Forms / Specifications / Properties / Packaging available on request

Common Names

Activated / Medicinal /
Vegetable Charcoal

Appearance ; Odor

Black Powder ;
Odorless

Industrial Category ; Chemical Class

Adsorbent / Filtration Media / Purification Agent /
Decolorizing Agent / Catalyst Support ;
Amorphous Carbon / Carbonaceous Material

Forms

Powder / Granular / Pellets /
Beads / Blocks / Fibers / Rolls

IUPAC Name

Carbon

Product Overview

Activated Carbon is a highly porous adsorption material manufactured in a wide range of physical forms, including powdered (PAC), granular (GAC), extruded/pelletized (EAC), spherical, briquetted, and re-agglomerated grades. Produced from carefully selected carbonaceous raw materials and activated through controlled thermal and chemical processes, it offers exceptionally high surface area and a well-developed pore structure for efficient removal of organic and inorganic contaminants from both liquid and vapor phases. Designed with controlled particle size distribution, uniform pore architecture, and high mechanical strength, these grades ensure consistent performance, low dust generation, and minimal attrition in demanding industrial applications.

In addition to standard formats, advanced and specialty Activated Carbon grades are engineered for high-performance and application-specific requirements. These include activated carbon fibers (ACF), honeycomb blocks, carbon cloth and felt, impregnated and catalytic carbons, as well as custom binder-based and engineered solutions. With fast adsorption kinetics, enhanced durability, and targeted contaminant removal capabilities, Activated Carbon is widely used across water and wastewater treatment, air and gas purification, food and beverage processing, gold recovery, and a broad spectrum of industrial purification processes.

Grades | Category | Solutions

Primary Physical Carbon
  • Powdered Activated Carbon
  • Granular Activated Carbon
  • Extruded / Pelletized Carbon
  • Spherical Activated Carbon
  • Agglomerated / Briquetted Carbon
Engineered Carbon
  • Re-agglomerated Carbon Granules
  • Uniform Pore Structure Carbon
  • High Mechanical Strength Grades
  • Low Dust / Low Attrition Carbon
  • Custom Binder-Based Carbon
Advanced & Specialty Carbon
  • Activated Carbon Fiber
  • Honeycomb Carbon Blocks
  • Carbon Cloth / Felt
  • Impregnated Activated Carbon
  • Catalytic Activated Carbon

Our activated carbon grades are manufactured from high-quality raw materials such as coconut shell, coal, and wood, offering optimized pore structures, high adsorption capacity, and consistent performance across diverse industrial applications.

Grade Iodine Value (mg/g) Key Impurities Raw Material Source Form Applications
Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC) 800 – 1100 Ash: 5–15%
Moisture: ≤ 10%
Volatiles: ≤ 15%
Coconut Shell / Coal / Wood Fine Powder (80–325 mesh, ~0.04–0.18 mm) Drinking Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment, Food & Beverage Decolorization, Pharmaceutical Purification, Chemical Processing, Odor Removal
Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) 900 – 1200 Ash: 3–10%
Moisture: ≤ 8%
Hardness: High
Coconut Shell / Coal Granules (0.2 – 5 mm) Drinking Water Filtration, Gold Recovery (CIP/CIL), Industrial Water Treatment, Aquarium Filtration, Solvent Recovery, Organic Contaminant Removal
Extruded / Pelletized Carbon (EAC) 900 – 1100 Ash: 5–12%
Moisture: ≤ 5%
Low Dust Content
Coal / Coconut Shell Pellets (Ø 0.8 – 5 mm, Length 2 – 10 mm) Air Purification, VOC Removal, Industrial Gas Treatment, Solvent Recovery, Biogas Purification, Odor Control Systems
Spherical Activated Carbon (SAC) 1000 – 1300 Ash: ≤ 5%
Moisture: ≤ 5%
High Purity
Polymer-Based / Pitch Spherical Beads (0.2 – 1 mm) Hemoperfusion (Medical), Fluidized Bed Reactors, High-End Filtration, Pharmaceutical Applications, Precision Adsorption Systems
Agglomerated / Briquetted Carbon 850 – 1100 Ash: 8–15%
Moisture: ≤ 10%
Uniform Structure
Coal / Carbon Fines Re-crushed Granules (0.5 – 4 mm) Industrial Water Treatment, Flue Gas Treatment, Consistent Adsorption Systems, Bulk Filtration Applications
Activated Carbon Fiber (ACF) 1200 – 2000 Ash: ≤ 3%
Moisture: ≤ 5%
Ultra-Low Impurities
PAN / Pitch Fibers (10 – 20 µm diameter) Protective Clothing, Gas Masks, High-Speed Adsorption, Solvent Recovery, Electronics & Cleanroom Applications
Honeycomb Activated Carbon 600 – 900 Ash: 10–20%
Moisture: ≤ 10%
Structured Form
Coal / Wood Powder Honeycomb Blocks (cell density: 100–400 cpsi) Industrial Exhaust Treatment, VOC Removal Systems, Air Handling Units, Paint Booth Emission Control
Carbon Cloth / Felt 1000 – 1500 Ash: ≤ 5%
Moisture: ≤ 5%
Flexible Structure
Viscose / PAN Fibers Sheets / Rolls (thickness: 1 – 10 mm) Defense Applications, Chemical Protection Suits, Filtration Media, Electrochemical Applications
Impregnated Activated Carbon 800 – 1100 Ash: 5–12%
Moisture: ≤ 8%
Metal Impregnants
Coal / Coconut Shell Granules / Pellets (0.5 – 4 mm) H₂S Removal, Toxic Gas Adsorption, Mercury Removal, Industrial Scrubbing Systems, Air Purification
Catalytic Activated Carbon 900 – 1100 Ash: 5–10%
Moisture: ≤ 8%
Surface Modified
Coal / Coconut Shell Granules / Pellets (0.5 – 4 mm) Chlorine Removal, Ozone Decomposition, Water Treatment Plants, Advanced Oxidation Processes

Physical & Chemical Properties

Property PAC GAC EAC SAC Briquetted Engineered Advanced & Specialty
Appearance Black fine powder Black irregular granules Black cylindrical pellets Black spherical beads Uniform crushed granules Structured / modified granules Fibers / honeycomb / cloth
Iodine Value (mg/g) 800 – 1100 900 – 1200 900 – 1100 1000 – 1300 850 – 1100 900 – 1200 (tailored) 1200 – 2000
BET Surface Area (m²/g) 800 – 1200 900 – 1300 800 – 1200 1000 – 1500 900 – 1200 1000 – 1400 1200 – 2500
Hardness / Attrition Low High Very High Very High High Very High (engineered) Very High / Flexible
Bulk Density (g/cm³) 0.20 – 0.50 0.40 – 0.55 0.45 – 0.65 0.50 – 0.70 0.45 – 0.65 0.45 – 0.70 0.10 – 0.60
pH (Aqueous) 6 – 9 6 – 10 6 – 10 6 – 8 6 – 9 6 – 9 (adjustable) 6 – 8
Porosity Type Micro + Meso Micro + Meso Microporous Uniform micropores Controlled pores Tailored pore distribution Highly engineered pores
Adsorption Rate Very Fast Moderate Moderate Fast Moderate Optimized / selective Ultra Fast
Regeneration Limited Good Excellent Good Good Enhanced / application specific Application specific

Powdered Activated Carbon
(PAC)

Fine powdered carbon with high surface area, used for rapid adsorption in liquid phase applications.

  • Fast adsorption kinetics
  • Particle size typically < 100 mesh
  • Used in water treatment and purification

Key Benefits: Quick contaminant removal, high efficiency, and cost-effective dosing.

Granular Activated Carbon
(GAC)

Granular form of activated carbon used in fixed-bed systems for gas and liquid purification.

  • Controlled particle size distribution
  • High adsorption capacity
  • Suitable for filtration columns

Key Benefits: Long service life, regenerable, and efficient contaminant removal.

Extruded / Pelletized Carbon
(EAC)

Cylindrical pellets designed for gas-phase adsorption with low pressure drop and high mechanical strength.

  • Uniform pellet size
  • Low dust generation
  • Used in air and gas purification systems

Key Benefits: High durability, low pressure drop, and efficient gas adsorption.

Spherical Activated Carbon
(SAC / BAC)

Uniform spherical carbon beads offering superior flow dynamics and low pressure drop in adsorption systems.

  • Excellent fluid dynamics
  • Low attrition and dust
  • Used in water and gas purification

Key Benefits: Improved flow efficiency, reduced pressure drop, and longer operational life.

Agglomerated / Briquetted Carbon (ABC)

Carbon formed into briquettes or agglomerates for enhanced handling and structural stability.

  • High bulk density
  • Improved handling properties
  • Suitable for industrial filtration

Key Benefits: Reduced dust, better handling, and consistent performance.

High Mechanical Strength Grades (HMS)

Activated carbon engineered for high hardness and resistance to breakage in demanding applications.

  • Low attrition loss
  • High crush strength
  • Suitable for large-scale operations

Key Benefits: Longer life, reduced fines generation, and consistent performance.

Low Dust / Low Attrition Carbon (LDLA)

Specially processed carbon with minimal dust formation, designed for clean handling and reduced losses.

  • Low fines generation
  • Improved operational cleanliness
  • Suitable for sensitive environments

Key Benefits: Cleaner systems, reduced product loss, and safer handling.

Custom Binder-Based Carbon (CBC)

Engineered activated carbon using tailored binders to achieve specific performance characteristics.

  • Customizable porosity and strength
  • Application-specific formulations
  • Enhanced structural integrity

Key Benefits: Tailored performance, improved durability, and application flexibility.

Activated Carbon Fiber
(ACF)

Fibrous form of activated carbon with extremely high surface area and rapid adsorption kinetics.

  • Microporous structure
  • Very fast adsorption/desorption
  • Used in air purification and medical applications

Key Benefits: High efficiency, lightweight structure, and rapid performance.

Honeycomb Carbon Blocks (HCC)

Structured carbon blocks with honeycomb geometry for efficient gas flow and adsorption.

  • Low pressure drop design
  • High surface area structure
  • Used in VOC removal and air systems

Key Benefits: Efficient airflow, compact design, and high adsorption efficiency.

Carbon Cloth / Felt (CCF)

Flexible carbon materials used in filtration, electrodes, and advanced adsorption systems.

  • High conductivity options available
  • Flexible and lightweight
  • Used in energy storage and filtration

Key Benefits: Versatility, high performance, and adaptability in advanced systems.

Impregnated Activated Carbon (IAC)

Activated carbon treated with chemicals to enhance adsorption of specific contaminants.

  • Targeted adsorption (e.g., H₂S, NH₃)
  • Chemically enhanced performance
  • Used in gas purification and safety systems

Key Benefits: Selective removal, improved efficiency, and specialized applications.

Catalytic Activated Carbon (CAC)

Modified activated carbon that promotes catalytic reactions in addition to adsorption.

  • Enhanced catalytic activity
  • Used in water and air treatment
  • Effective for chlorine and VOC removal

Key Benefits: Dual functionality, improved efficiency, and advanced purification performance.

Safety & Handling

Storage Guidelines:
  • - Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area
  • - Keep away from ignition sources, sparks, and open flames
  • - Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents (e.g., ozone, nitric acid)
  • - Prevent moisture absorption to maintain adsorption efficiency
  • - Do not store near volatile chemicals that may be unintentionally adsorbed
  • - Use sealed bags, containers, or silos for bulk storage
Required PPE:
  • - Dust respirators (N95 / P2 or higher in dusty environments)
  • - Safety goggles to prevent eye irritation
  • - Protective gloves and workwear
  • - Anti-static footwear where dust accumulation is possible
Handling Precautions:
  • - Minimize dust generation during transfer, loading, and unloading
  • - Use local exhaust ventilation (LEV) or dust collection systems
  • - Avoid use of compressed air for cleaning; use vacuum systems instead
  • - Ensure proper grounding and bonding to prevent static discharge
  • - Handle spent/saturated carbon carefully due to potential heat buildup
  • - Maintain good housekeeping to prevent dust accumulation on surfaces

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) available upon request for detailed handling instructions, exposure limits, and regulatory compliance.

Packaging & Transportation

Activated carbon is supplied in multiple packaging formats depending on its physical form (powdered, granular, pelletized, or specialty) and application requirements. Packaging is designed to ensure moisture protection, prevent contamination, and maintain adsorption efficiency throughout storage and transportation.

Packaging Options:
  • HDPE / Multi-wall Paper Bags: Typically 25 kg bags with inner liners for powdered (PAC) and granular (GAC) grades to prevent moisture ingress and dust emission
  • FIBC / Jumbo Bags: 500–1000 kg bulk bags with anti-static options for safe handling of large volumes
  • Pelletized Carbon Packaging: Low-dust pellets (EAC) packed in moisture-resistant bags or bulk containers for automated systems
  • Specialty Carbon Packaging: ACF, cloth, and honeycomb formats supplied in sealed cartons, rolls, or protective cases
  • Customized Packaging: Tailored solutions available based on application, export standards, and client requirements
Palletization & Export Packing:
  • - Packed on heat-treated wooden or plastic pallets (ISPM-15 compliant)
  • - Typically 40–50 bags per pallet depending on configuration
  • - Stretch-wrapped and strapped for load stability during transit
  • - Moisture barrier covers and liners used for export shipments
  • - Proper labeling including grade, batch number, and handling instructions
Container Loading & Handling:
  • - Suitable for 20 ft / 40 ft container loading as per standard norms
  • - Even weight distribution to avoid shifting during transport
  • - Use of dunnage, liners, or desiccants where required
  • - Pre-dispatch inspection to ensure packaging integrity and dryness
Transportation & Logistics:
  • - Generally classified as non-hazardous for transport (subject to local regulations)
  • - Handled as dry bulk or packaged cargo
  • - Suitable for road, rail, and sea freight
  • - Avoid exposure to moisture, strong odors, or volatile chemicals during transit
  • - Full documentation support including COA, SDS, and shipping documents
  • - Batch traceability maintained for quality assurance

Packaging and logistics solutions can be customized to match specific industry requirements, handling systems, and export compliance standards.

Recycling & Sustainability

Activated carbon plays a critical role in environmental protection and sustainable industrial processes. Its ability to be regenerated, reused, and produced from renewable sources supports circular economy initiatives across water, air, and chemical treatment applications.

  • - Spent activated carbon can be thermally or chemically regenerated and reused, significantly reducing waste and operating costs
  • - Coconut shell and wood-based carbons are derived from renewable biomass, supporting sustainable sourcing practices
  • - High adsorption efficiency enables removal of pollutants from water and air, contributing to environmental remediation
  • - Reusable GAC and EAC grades reduce consumption of fresh carbon in continuous filtration systems
  • - Activated carbon is widely used in wastewater treatment, drinking water purification, and air emission control systems
  • - Advanced grades such as catalytic and impregnated carbon enhance pollutant removal efficiency, reducing chemical usage
  • - Regeneration and reactivation services help extend product lifecycle and minimize landfill disposal
  • - Optimized production processes and raw material selection contribute to reduced environmental impact
Activated Carbon
Activated Carbon Chemical Formula