Activated Bamboo Charcoal
Steam-activated bamboo — 800–1200 m²/g surface area
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Description
Used in residential and industrial water treatment, air filtration, and pharmaceutical applications.
Specifications
- Fixed Carbon
- > 90%
- Moisture
- < 5%
- Ash Content
- < 5%
- Origin
- Bamboo charcoal, steam activated
- HS Code
- 38021000
Shipping & Delivery
- • Pan-India delivery via Shiprocket's multi-courier network.
- • Free delivery on orders above ₹999.
- • Typical dispatch within 24 business hours.
- • GST invoice auto-generated on confirmation.
- • Bulk/pallet shipping available — see Wholesale.
Key highlights
- > 90% fixed carbon
- < 5% moisture
- < 5% ash content
- Steam-activated, high BET surface area
- Mature bamboo culms (3–5 year)
- HSN 38021000 · GST 5%
- Made in Rajkot, Gujarat — pan-India shipping
Where it's used
The applications Activated Bamboo Charcoal is best suited for, and what to expect in each.
Residential & industrial water filtration
Steam-activated bamboo carbon traps chlorine, VOCs, pesticides and many heavy metals. Used in under-sink filters, RO pre/post-treatment and large municipal systems.
Air purifiers & HVAC
High BET surface area (800–1200 m²/g) makes activated bamboo a strong choice for HEPA-stage activated carbon filters in residential air purifiers and commercial HVAC.
Pharmaceutical & food applications
Used in colour and impurity removal for pharma intermediates, glucose syrup decolourisation, and edible oil refining.
Gas mask & industrial PPE
Activated carbon is the adsorbent core of vapour-removing respirators and chemical-PPE filters.
Packaging & order quantities
Available pack formats from retail to export pallet. Custom retail-print packaging is available above 500 units.
| Pack size | Best for |
|---|---|
| 1 kg bag | Single-use retail pack — home BBQ, single hookah session, sample |
| 25 kg bag | Industrial sack — kilns, food stalls, formulators |
| 500 kg jumbo bag | Wholesale MOQ — distributors, exporters |
| 1 MT pallet (export) | Container loads — international export, OEM supply |
How to use activated bamboo charcoal
A simple step-by-step for first-time users — applies to typical home and small-commercial use.
- 1Verify COA against process spec
Iodine number, methylene blue value, BET surface area — match your application's requirements.
- 2Backwash before first use (water)
For water filtration, backwash to remove fine carbon dust before commissioning.
- 3Install per equipment manual
Loading rate and bed depth depend on the filter housing — follow OEM guidance.
- 4Track service life
Replace when breakthrough occurs (taste, odour, contaminant breakthrough); typical residential life 6–12 months.
Storage & shelf life
Store sealed in a dry place, off concrete floors. Avoid direct sunlight and proximity to strong-smelling solvents or fragrances — charcoal adsorbs odours readily. Activated carbon adsorbs ambient gases — keep sealed in original drums until use. Once exposed, surface area gradually drops over months.
Why bamboo for this?
Bamboo charcoal has higher porosity and surface area than wood, with cleaner burn but shorter flame than coconut. Best where adsorption (cosmetics, filtration, air purification) or low-ash performance (shisha, restaurants) matter more than raw heat.
Compare all materials →Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Activated Bamboo Charcoal. Don't see yours? Contact us or check the full FAQ.
How long does Activated Bamboo Charcoal last?
Burn time for Activated Bamboo Charcoal depends heavily on use case — see the product specifications above for fixed carbon and calorific value, both of which correlate directly with energy delivered per kilogram.
What is the fixed carbon and ash content?
Activated Bamboo Charcoal is produced to a fixed carbon of > 90% with ash content of < 5% and moisture below 5%. Each lot is tested before despatch and a Certificate of Analysis is available on request for industrial and export buyers.
Is this charcoal food-safe?
Food-grade and pharma-grade variants are available — request the relevant test certificates (FDA, USP, EP) for your specific application before placing an order.
What is the minimum order for wholesale or bulk pricing?
Retail orders ship from any variant size shown above. Wholesale pricing (15% off list) starts at 500 kg cumulative across SKUs in a single shipment. Submit a wholesale enquiry via /wholesale/ to request a quote.
Do you ship pan-India? What about export?
Yes — pan-India delivery via Shiprocket's multi-courier network, free above ₹999. Typical metro delivery is 2–4 business days. For export, we ship FOB or CIF from Mundra, Pipavav and JNPT ports with all documentation (HSN 38021000, COA, MSDS, SGS on request).
How is it packaged?
Retail variants ship in laminated bags inside cartons. 25–50 kg sacks are PP-laminated; jumbo bags (500 kg) and pallets (1 MT) ship under shrink wrap. Custom-printed retail packaging is available for order quantities above 500 units — contact sales.
Is GST applicable, and what is the HSN code?
Yes — GST is applied at 5% under HSN 38021000 for charcoal at the despatch stage. CGST + SGST split for intra-state, IGST for inter-state. A GST 2.0 compliant tax invoice is auto-generated on order confirmation.
Why bamboo charcoal for this application?
Bamboo's hollow node structure delivers higher porosity and surface area than wood — the right choice when adsorption (cosmetics, filtration, air purification) or low-ash burn (shisha, restaurants) matters more than raw heat density.
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