Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC Carbon)
Powdered activated carbon is dosed directly into water or effluent to remove colour, taste, odour and organic contaminants, then settled or filtered out.
- Supplied by Zyax Chem, Mumbai
- Send your water or process details for a recommendation
- Bulk packs, delivered across India
- What it does
- Adsorbs colour, odour and organics in a dosed treatment
- Used in
- Effluent decolourisation, water plants, sugar and chemical processing
- Forms
- Fine powder in bags
- How it is applied
- Mixed as a slurry and dosed into the water, then removed by settling or filtration
What is Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC Carbon)?
Powdered carbon works like granular carbon but is dosed as a slurry, so it can be used only when needed, for example during seasonal taste and odour problems or to remove colour from effluent.
Where powdered activated carbon is used
- Colour removal in effluent
- Seasonal taste and odour control
- Process decolourisation
How to use powdered activated carbon
- Make a slurry in water.
- Dose with good mixing and enough contact time.
- Remove by coagulation, settling or filtration.
Choosing the right grade
To recommend a product and starting dose, send us:
- Water or effluent and the problem to solve
- Flow rate
- Existing coagulation and filtration
Handling and safety
Fine dust: use a dust mask and keep away from ignition sources.
Safety data sheet and technical data sheet available on request.
Grades and specifications
Typical values for each grade we supply. Technical data sheet and safety data sheet available on request.
Acid-washed powdered carbon (five grades)
Washed to cut soluble ash, iron and heavy metals. For food, pharma and sensitive applications.
| Methylene blue value | 150 to 320 mg/g |
|---|---|
| KMnO4 value | 25% to 65% min |
| Ash | 3% to 8% max |
| Iron | 150 to 300 ppm max |
| Acid soluble (HCl) | 1% to 5% max |
| Water soluble | 1% to 5% max |
| Loss on drying | 8% to 20% max |
| pH | 6.0 to 7.5 |
| Particle size | 98% passes 100 mesh |
| HS code | 38021000 |
Standard powdered carbon (six grades)
For ETPs, colour and odour removal and general decolourising.
| Methylene blue value | 100 to 320 mg/g |
|---|---|
| KMnO4 value | 25% to 70% min |
| Ash | 10% to 25% max |
| Iron | 500 to 1,000 ppm max |
| Water soluble | 1% to 5% max |
| Loss on drying | 10% max |
| pH | Alkaline |
| Particle size | 98% passes 100 mesh |
| HS code | 38021000 |
Related products
- Granular activated carbon
- Pelletised carbon
- Silver-impregnated carbon
- Iron removal media
- Sand and gravel
- All Activated Carbon
Frequently asked questions
Powdered or granular carbon: which should I use?
Granular carbon suits continuous filters; powdered carbon suits dosing when needed, such as colour removal or seasonal odour problems.
Do you publish prices for Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC Carbon)?
Prices depend on the grade, pack size and quantity, so we quote on request. Send your requirement on WhatsApp at +91 98333 22685 or through the form on this page.
Get a quote for Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC Carbon)
Tell us the application, quantity and your water or process details. We do not publish prices; our team replies with a recommendation and quote.
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