Washed Activated Carbon
Form :
Powder
Molecular Weight :
12.01 g/mol
Boiling Point :
4827 °C
Melting Point :
3550 °C
Solubility :
Insoluble in water, insoluble in most organic solvents
Description :
Washed Activated Carbon Supplier & Distributor In India
Chemical Bull is a Washed Activated Carbon supplier, distributor, and exporter in India, supporting sourcing enquiries from water treatment companies, chemical processors, pharmaceutical manufacturers, food and beverage producers, filtration system suppliers, distributors, and bulk buyers.
Washed Activated Carbon is a porous carbon adsorbent processed by washing to reduce specified soluble residues or mineral impurities. Buyers can request wash-type details, adsorption specifications, ash content, particle size, COA, TDS, MSDS or SDS, and bulk pricing.
Overview of Washed Activated Carbon
Activated carbon is produced from carbon-rich feedstocks such as coconut shell, wood, or coal. Activation develops a porous structure that adsorbs suitable dissolved impurities and colour-forming compounds.
Washed Activated Carbon may be water-washed or acid-washed. These treatments have different purposes and do not establish the same finished specification. Confirm the feedstock, activation method, washing treatment, and supplied form when comparing grades.
Activated carbon is commonly identified by CAS number 7440-44-0. It is a carbon-rich material with variable pore structure, mineral content, moisture, and surface chemistry. It does not have one fixed molecular weight describing the complete commercial product.
Commercial grades may be supplied as black powder or granules. Select the form according to the treatment process, filtration equipment, and required adsorption performance.
Water-Washed Vs Acid-Washed Activated Carbon
Water washing is used to reduce specified water-soluble residues and, depending on the process, loose fines. Acid washing targets acid-soluble mineral matter and can reduce leachable metals and ash-related contamination.
The word “washed” does not guarantee neutral pH, zero ash, or suitability for food, pharmaceutical, or drinking-water applications. Buyers should confirm extract pH, soluble ash, leachable impurities, and the documentation required for their intended use.
Applications of Washed Activated Carbon
Water & Process-Water Purification
Suitable grades are used to adsorb selected dissolved organic compounds and substances affecting taste, odour, or colour. Performance depends on the contaminants, carbon grade, contact time, and treatment-system design.
Chemical Purification & Decolourisation
Chemical processors use activated carbon to remove selected trace impurities and unwanted colour from process liquids. Acid-washed grades are useful where acid-soluble ash or leachable metals must be controlled.
Pharmaceutical & Fine Chemical Processing
Qualified low-ash grades are used in selected purification and decolourisation steps. Buyers should verify process suitability, impurity limits, filtration behaviour, and applicable quality requirements. Washing alone does not establish pharmaceutical-grade status.
Food & Beverage Processing
Appropriately qualified grades support removal of unwanted colour and selected impurities in food and beverage processing. Confirm the relevant food-processing requirements and assess product losses, flavour effects, and carbon removal after treatment.
Specifications To Check Before Buying Washed Activated Carbon
Confirm wash type, feedstock, powder or granular form, iodine number, application-specific adsorption performance, total ash, water-soluble or acid-soluble ash, moisture, and extract pH with its test method.
Additional specifications may include particle size distribution, bulk density, leachable iron, chloride or other washing residues, and relevant heavy-metal limits. Granular grades may also require hardness and abrasion specifications, while powdered grades require suitable filtration characteristics.
Iodine number and surface area are useful screening measurements, but neither alone predicts performance in every process. Evaluate the offered grade using the actual liquid and treatment objective.
Washed Activated Carbon Price & Bulk Supply Support
Washed Activated Carbon price depends on feedstock, washing treatment, adsorption specification, ash limits, particle size, quantity, packaging, and delivery destination.
Chemical Bull supports specification matching, bulk and repeat procurement enquiries, document requests, domestic dispatch planning, and export coordination. Buyers can request COA, TDS, MSDS or SDS, packing options, and application-specific documentation for the offered grade. Availability, lead time, and commercial terms are confirmed during quotation.
Washed Activated Carbon MSDS & Handling
Chemical Bull provides Washed Activated Carbon MSDS or SDS on request for the offered grade. Avoid generating or inhaling dust. Use suitable dust extraction, protective gloves, safety goggles, and respiratory protection according to the SDS and workplace assessment.
Store in tightly closed packaging in a dry area, protected from contamination and incompatible chemicals. Control ignition sources and follow the supplied precautions for carbon dust and fire hazards.
Wet activated carbon can deplete oxygen in enclosed spaces. Apply appropriate confined-space entry procedures before entering vessels containing carbon. Handle spent carbon according to the contaminants it has adsorbed and the relevant waste requirements.
Related Products
Buyers sourcing Washed Activated Carbon may also enquire about related adsorption and moisture-control materials from Chemical Bull.
Request a Quote for Washed Activated Carbon
Need Washed Activated Carbon for water treatment, chemical purification, or production decolourisation?
Send your application, required wash type, feedstock preference, adsorption requirements, ash limits, particle size, quantity, packing requirements, and delivery location. Chemical Bull will discuss suitable specifications, availability, bulk pricing, and documentation.
Contact Chemical Bull for a Washed Activated Carbon Bulk Supply Quote
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Washed Activated Carbon?
It is activated carbon that has undergone a washing treatment to reduce specified soluble residues or mineral impurities. Its properties depend on the feedstock, activation process, and washing method.
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What is the CAS number of Washed Activated Carbon?
Activated carbon is commonly identified by CAS number 7440-44-0. Confirm the offered grade’s identity and any additional constituents through its SDS.
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Is Washed Activated Carbon the same as acid-washed carbon?
Not necessarily. “Washed” may refer to water washing or acid washing. Confirm the treatment type, ash specification, extract pH, and leachable impurity limits before ordering.
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What specifications matter when selecting Washed Activated Carbon?
Important checks include adsorption performance, wash type, ash content, moisture, extract pH, particle size, and leachable impurities. Select the grade according to the actual treatment process.
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Where can I request bulk pricing and Washed Activated Carbon MSDS in India?
Contact Chemical Bull with your application, specification, quantity, packing requirements, and delivery location to request pricing, availability, COA, TDS, and MSDS or SDS.
ChemicalBull supplies Washed Activated Carbon across India, serving customers in Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal, as well as the Union Territories of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry. We serve pharmaceutical, chemical, research, academic, laboratory, manufacturing, and industrial customers with reliable nationwide delivery.