Pharmaceutical Grade Coconut Shell Activated Carbon – Ultra-Purity for Critical Applications
Raw Material: 100% Coconut Shell
Applications: Pharmaceutical Purification, API Processing, Injectable Solutions, Fine Chemical Production
Keywords: Pharmaceutical Grade Activated Carbon, USP Activated Carbon, EP Activated Carbon, API Purification Carbon, Pyrogen Removal Carbon, Pharmaceutical Decolorization
Product Overview
Pharmaceutical Grade Activated Carbon is manufactured from selected coconut shell raw materials and processed through steam activation and acid washing. The product is designed for pharmaceutical and fine chemical applications where low impurity levels, consistent adsorption performance, and controlled product quality are required.
The carbon is commonly used for decolorization, purification, removal of residual organic impurities, solvent treatment, and clarification processes in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Available in both powdered and granular grades, it can be selected according to process requirements, filtration systems, and contact conditions.
Low ash content, controlled heavy metal levels, and a developed microporous structure make the material suitable for applications involving active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), pharmaceutical intermediates, injectable products, and specialty chemicals.
Key Features
Low Impurity Content
The carbon undergoes acid washing and controlled manufacturing processes to reduce ash, heavy metals, and other undesirable impurities that may affect pharmaceutical production.
High Adsorption Capacity
A developed pore structure provides adsorption of color bodies, residual solvents, organic by-products, and trace contaminants commonly encountered in pharmaceutical processes.
Decolorization Performance
Suitable for removal of color-causing compounds from pharmaceutical intermediates, fermentation products, amino acids, vitamins, and specialty chemicals.
Consistent Product Quality
Produced under controlled manufacturing conditions to support batch-to-batch consistency and quality control requirements.
Multiple Product Forms
Available as powder or granular activated carbon for use in batch treatment systems, filtration equipment, and adsorption columns.
Typical Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Black Powder / Granular |
| Iodine Number | ≥1000 mg/g |
| Methylene Blue Value | ≥200 mg/g |
| Ash Content | ≤3% |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤20 ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤3 ppm |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤10 ppm |
| pH | 4.5–7.0 |
Actual specifications may vary according to product grade and customer requirements.
Applications
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) Production
Used during pharmaceutical synthesis and purification processes to remove color, residual organics, and process impurities from active pharmaceutical ingredients and intermediates.
Pharmaceutical Intermediates
Applied in purification processes involving antibiotics, vitamins, amino acids, and specialty pharmaceutical compounds.
Injectable and Parenteral Products
Used in selected purification and clarification applications associated with injectable products and high-purity process streams.
Vaccine and Biotechnology Processing
Can be used for removal of fermentation by-products, residual organics, and color compounds from selected biological and biotechnology processes.
Pharmaceutical Excipients
Suitable for purification of excipients such as gelatin, glycerin, sorbitol, and other pharmaceutical-grade materials.
Solvent Treatment and Recovery
Used for purification and recovery of organic solvents utilized in pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
Packaging and Storage
Packaging
Available in:
25 kg bags
Fiber drums with inner liners
Double-lined PE packaging
Customized pharmaceutical packaging options
Storage Recommendations
Store in a clean, dry, and well-ventilated environment. Packaging should remain sealed until use to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.
Technical Support
Technical assistance may include:
Product grade selection
Powder versus granular carbon evaluation
Filtration process recommendations
Dosage assessment
Carbon replacement planning
Application testing support
Selection Considerations
Selection of pharmaceutical activated carbon typically depends on:
Product purity requirements
Regulatory specifications
Target impurities
Decolorization objectives
Filtration equipment
Contact time
Process temperature
Product recovery requirements
Laboratory testing and process evaluation are recommended to determine the most suitable activated carbon grade for a specific pharmaceutical application.
Industries Served
Pharmaceutical manufacturing
Biotechnology production
Vaccine manufacturing
Fine chemical processing
Nutraceutical production
Fermentation industries
Pharmaceutical excipient production
Quality and Documentation
Documentation may include:
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Batch traceability records
Product specification sheets
Quality inspection reports
Regulatory compliance documentation upon request
For specific regulatory requirements, product grades, and technical specifications, please contact our technical team for further information.
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