Our Activated Carbon Powder is premium-grade and manufactured primarily from PINE WOOD and other high-quality natural resources. PINE WOOD based charcoal is highly valued for being soft and having a high degree of mesoporosity, a large internal surface area, and exceptional purity. This results in superior adsorption kinetics compared to other carbon sources, making it ideal for rapid decolourisation.
WASHED ACTIVATED CARBON POWDER: This high-purity variant is specially treated to ensure minimal Iron, Ash, and Acid Soluble Matter. It is meticulously tested to meet and pass I.P., B.P., and U.S.P. (Pharmacopoeia) parameters. Its ultra-pure nature makes it the definitive choice for the Bulk Drug Industry, Pharmaceuticals, and Injectable formulations where zero contamination is required.
UNWASHED ACTIVATED CARBON POWDER: While it contains higher natural iron and ash content, it offers a high surface area at a more economical price point. It is widely used in the Dyes & Intermediates industries, Fine Chemicals, and large-scale industrial wastewater treatment where pharmaceutical-grade purity is not the primary constraint.
| Sr. No. | Parameters | Grade 220 | Grade 240 | Grade 280 | Grade 320 | Grade 350 | Grade 400 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methylene Blue Value (mg/gm) | 220 | 240 | 280 | 320 | 350 | 400 | |
| 1 | Iron Contents (Max) | 250 ppm | 250 ppm | 200 ppm | 100 ppm | 80 ppm | 70 ppm |
| 2 | pH Value | 6.5 - 7.5 | 6.5 - 7.5 | 6.5 - 7.5 | 6.5 - 7.5 | 6.5 - 7.5 | 6.5 - 7.5 |
| 3 | Moisture (Max) | 5% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 5% |
| 4 | Bulk Density (g/l) | 260 | 250 | 230 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| 5 | Ash Contents (Max) | 3% | 2.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 1% | 0.8% |
| 6 | Acid Soluble Matter | 1.5% w/w | 1.5% w/w | 0.8% w/w | 0.5% w/w | 0.3% w/w | 0.3% w/w |
| 7 | Water Soluble Matter | 1.5% w/w | 1% w/w | 0.5% w/w | 0.2% w/w | 0.1% w/w | 0.1% w/w |
Why Methylene Blue Value matters? A higher MB Value (like our 400 mg/gm grade) indicates a superior ability to remove large-molecule organic impurities and pigments, ensuring your final product achieves maximum clarity and purity.