CARBOCHEM produces a full line of activated carbon (pellets, granular, and powder) based on coal, wood and coconut shells with special emphasis on water treatment, food and beverage, chemical processing and pollution control. CARBOCHEM® carbon has been certified for ASNI/NSF Standard 61, 42 and 372, satisfies the requirements of the Food Chemical Codex, and is approved for Kosher, Halal, and the National Organic Program (NOP) established by the USDA.
Typical Properties of Some Popular CARBOCHEM® Grades of Activated Carbon
Grade |
A.D. |
Iodine No. |
Hardness (Abrasion) |
Mesh |
Application |
CA-50 |
0.30 |
1020 |
n/a |
-325 |
decolorizing |
PC-900 |
0.35 |
1000 |
n/a |
-325 |
food processing |
DC-50 |
0.48 |
1050 |
(90) |
12 x 40 |
acid washed |
DC-40 |
0.48 |
1050 |
(90) |
12 x 40 |
decolorizing |
LQ-830 |
0.50 |
950 |
(92) |
8 x 30 |
water treatment |
LQ-1240 |
0.50 |
950 |
(92) |
12 x 40 |
water treatment |
GS-75 |
0.44 |
1150 |
95 |
4 mm |
solvent recovery |
VP-30 |
0.40 |
1200 |
95 |
3 mm |
VRU |
PS-40 |
0.50 |
1100 |
98 |
12 x 30 |
PSA |
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