Powdered Activated Carbon

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Base Material: Coal / Coconut Shell / Wood Based
Appearance: Fine Black Powder
Iodine Number: 800 – 1200 mg/g
Methylene Blue Value: 100 – 250 mg/g
Surface Area: 800 – 1500 m²/g
Moisture Content: ≤ 5%

Powdered Activated Carbon
Parameter	Specification	Remarks / Test Method
Product Name	Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC)	–
Base Material	Coal / Coconut Shell / Wood Based	Depends on grade
Appearance	Fine Black Powder	Free flowing
Particle Size	95–100% passing 200 mesh (<75 microns)	ASTM D2862
Iodine Number	800 – 1200 mg/g	Adsorption capacity indicator
Methylene Blue Value	100 – 250 mg/g	For large molecule adsorption
Surface Area	800 – 1500 m²/g	BET Method
Moisture Content	≤ 5%	ASTM D2867
Ash Content	≤ 10%	ASTM D2866
pH (5% slurry)	6 – 9	Neutral to slightly alkaline
Bulk Density	0.20 – 0.60 g/cc	Loose bulk
Hardness	Not Applicable (Powder Form)	–
Solubility	Insoluble in Water	–
Dechlorination Efficiency	High	Water treatment use
Heavy Metals	As per FDA / NSF limits	Optional pharma grade
Ignition Temperature	> 450°C	Safety parameter
Wettability	Good	Fast adsorption kinetics
Packaging	25 kg HDPE bags / Jumbo bags	Customizable
Shelf Life	Indefinite (if dry stored)	Moisture-sensitive
Storage Condition	Cool, Dry, Away from Oxidizers	Avoid humidity
Application
Water Treatment	Removal of chlorine, odor, organic impurities
Pharmaceuticals	Decolorization, purification
Food & Beverage	Sugar, oil, and edible product purification
Chemicals	Solvent recovery, catalyst support
Effluent Treatment	COD/BOD reduction