Purifying air, water and energy systems with high-performance carbon solutions
Activated carbon from ARAC removes impurities, odours, and contaminants across edible oils, beverages, pharmaceuticals, water treatment and industrial gases.
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Activated carbon, also known as activated charcoal, comes from carbon-rich materials like coconut shells, peat, lignite, coal, and wood. These raw materials undergo a high-temperature activation process—typically in a furnace—which transforms them into a highly porous structure. The result is a material with an exceptionally large surface area and a dense network of microscopic pores, making it highly effective at adsorbing impurities from gases and liquids.
At ARAC, we’re constantly exploring new sources of carbon to enhance performance, boost efficiency, and support sustainable purification across air, water, and energy systems.
Product Origin
Wood-Based Activated Carbon
Produced from select hardwood, this variant offers a balanced pore structure ideal for gas phase adsorption, air purification, Edible Oil purification, pharmaceutical and industrial filtration.
Its high macroporosity makes it suitable for larger molecular compounds and vapor-phase contaminants.
Coconut Shell-Based Activated Carbon
Sourced from premium coconut shells, this grade delivers exceptionally high microporosity, making it ideal for water purification, gold recovery, and pharmaceutical-grade filtration.
Known for its durability and low ash content, it’s a preferred choice for high-performance applications.
Forms of Activated Carbon
Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC)
Fine-particle carbon with a large surface area, ideal for rapid adsorption in liquid-phase processes such as water treatment, food-grade purification, and pharmaceutical filtration.
Granular Activated Carbon (GAC)
Larger particle size and durable structure designed for continuous flow systems like air purification, gold recovery, and Industrial Liquids and Gases Treatment.
Applications
- Water Treatment – Removes chlorine, organic compounds, taste, and odour from drinking water and industrial effluents.
- Air & Gas Purification – Captures VOCs, sulphur compounds, and emissions in HVAC systems and filters.
- Gold Recovery – Used in mining operations for adsorption of gold from cyanide leach solutions.
- Food & Beverage – Purifies juices, wines, and edible oils by removing colour and unwanted residues.
- Pharmaceutical & Medical – Applied in respirators, wound dressings, and toxin-binding treatments.
- Cosmetics & Personal Care – Used in face masks, scrubs, and teeth-whitening products.
- Chemical & Petrochemical – Purifies process streams and recovers solvents.
- Automotive – Controls fuel vapour emissions.
- Electronics & Battery Manufacturing – Used in supercapacitors and energy storage systems.
Technical Specifications
| Type | MB Value | Iodine Value (IV) | Ash Content | Mesh Size | Fe Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood-Based Powder | 90 - 320 | 650 - 1000 | 2 - 8 % | 170 - 325 | < 100 ppm |
| Wood-Based Granular | 35 - 105 | 600 - 1000 | < 9 % | 3 × 6 - 30 × 12 | < 100 ppm |
Certifications & Quality
- ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 certified.
- Food-grade, NSF/ANSI, Kosher, and Halal certifications available.
- Quality tested per ASTM standards for particle size, density, moisture, adsorption capacity, ash content, and hardness.
- Multi-stage testing from raw material selection to packaging ensures consistent, high-performance activated carbon.
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