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Activated Carbon (Powdered Grade)

Activated Carbon Powdered Grade is a porous carbon adsorbent used widely for purification, deodorization, and chemical processing. Available in 25 kg bags, suitable for various industrial sectors in Kenya.

Technical Specifications

CAS Number7440-44-0
Chemical FormulaC
AppearanceBlack granular/powder form
Packaging25 kg heavy-duty bags
StorageStore in cool, dry, ventilated area away from oxidizers

Activated Carbon (Powdered Grade) — Specifications, Uses & Availability

Product Overview

Product NameActivated Carbon (Powdered Grade)
CategoryWater treatment
AvailabilityIn Stock — Ready for Dispatch

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About Activated Carbon (Powdered Grade)

Activated Carbon Powdered Grade is a highly porous material used to adsorb impurities, odors, and contaminants from gases and liquids. Produced from carbonaceous sources like coconut shells or coal, it offers an extensive surface area crucial for adsorption efficiency. It is supplied commonly in 25 kg bags, making it compatible with batch and continuous processing setups.

This activated carbon grade is essential for water treatment plants aiming to remove organic compounds and chlorine, improving water taste and safety. It is also applied in food processing to eliminate unwanted colors and odors, enhancing product quality. In the chemical industry, it serves as a catalyst support and is involved in solvent recovery and air purification systems.

Handling requires care to avoid dust exposure; storage conditions must be cool, dry, and well-ventilated to preserve adsorption capacity. Finstar Chemicals distributes this product throughout Kenya, serving industries requiring effective contaminant removal with reliable supply and documentation.

Procurement teams benefit from consistent bag sizing that facilitates inventory management and process control. Regular performance testing ensures activated carbon meets adsorption and particle size criteria essential for specific industrial applications.

External references: PubChem · Wikipedia

Applications

Water purificationRemoves organic contaminants, chlorine, and foul tastes from potable and process water through adsorption.
Air and gas filtrationAdsorbs volatile organic compounds and odors in air treatment units to improve air quality.
Food and beverage processingUsed to decolorize liquids and eliminate odors in beverages and edible oils, ensuring product clarity and quality.
Chemical manufacturingActs as catalyst support and aids in solvent recovery by adsorbing impurities.

Benefits

High surface area enhances removal efficiencyIts porous structure adsorbs a wide range of organic and inorganic substances, improving purification processes.
Consistent particle size for uniform flowPowdered grade ensures effective contact and minimal channeling in treatment systems, optimizing performance.
Durable packaging facilitates handling25 kg bags resist damage and moisture ingress, preserving product integrity during transport and storage.

Features

Powdered granular formEnables rapid adsorption due to large surface area accessible in aqueous and gaseous systems.
Heavy-duty bag packagingBags designed for industrial use to ease stocking and protect product quality from contamination.
Batch traceability documentationEach batch is accompanied by COA detailing adsorption capacity and particle size distribution for quality assurance.

Industries Served

Water TreatmentUsed to treat raw and process water streams by adsorbing harmful contaminants and improving water quality.
Food and BeverageEnsures removal of colors and odors in beverages and edible oils to meet safety and sensory standards.
Chemical ManufacturingSupports catalytic processes and solvent purification, enhancing efficiency of chemical syntheses.
Air PurificationRemoves airborne pollutants and off-gassing compounds in indoor and industrial environments.

Activated Carbon (Powdered Grade) is supplied by Finstar to industrial buyers across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Read our chemical safety guides for handling best practices.

Delivery Coverage Across Kenya’s Counties

Finstar is a leading supplier of industrial chemicals across Kenya’s counties. Activated Carbon (Powdered Grade) is dispatched from our Nairobi Industrial Area warehouse to businesses nationwide — including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru counties — plus cross-border delivery to Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Towns we regularly supply include:

NairobiMombasaKisumuNakuruEldoretThikaRuiruKiambuMachakosNaivashaNyeriMeruKerichoKakamegaKitaleMalindiNanyukiAthi RiverVoiKilifi

Delivering to a different town or county? Request a quote and our logistics team will confirm delivery timelines to your location.

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