Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal
Highest-grade filtration carbon for water, air and pharma
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Description
Used worldwide for water and air filtration. Produced to ASTM test standards with full grading available.
Specifications
- Fixed Carbon
- > 92%
- Moisture
- < 5%
- Ash Content
- < 4%
- Origin
- Coconut shell, 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
- > 92% fixed carbon
- < 5% moisture
- < 4% ash content
- Steam-activated, high BET surface area
- South India coconut shell — export grade
- HSN 38021000 · GST 5%
- Made in Rajkot, Gujarat — pan-India shipping
Where it's used
The applications Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal is best suited for, and what to expect in each.
Drinking water purification
The premium activated carbon for residential and municipal drinking water — chlorine, VOCs, pesticides, taste, odour. Available granular, pellet and powder.
Gold recovery (CIP/CIL)
Mining operations use coconut shell activated carbon in carbon-in-pulp and carbon-in-leach processes. The hard, abrasion-resistant structure is critical here.
Air & gas filtration
Industrial scrubbers, cabin air filters, vapour recovery systems and gas masks all rely on coconut shell activated carbon for vapour-phase adsorption.
Pharmaceutical & food processing
Decolourisation of pharma intermediates, edible oil refining, sugar and glucose syrup processing, alcoholic spirit clarification.
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 coconut shell 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 coconut for this?
Coconut shell charcoal has the highest fixed carbon (>80%), the cleanest, most ash-less burn of the three, and the longest single-coal burn time for hookah. It's also the global standard feedstock for activated carbon. Pricier than wood, justified where clean burn is non-negotiable.
Compare all materials →Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal. Don't see yours? Contact us or check the full FAQ.
How long does Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal last?
Burn time for Activated Coconut Shell 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 Coconut Shell Charcoal is produced to a fixed carbon of > 92% with ash content of < 4% 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?
Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal is bulk-only with a 500 kg minimum order. Wholesale pricing tiers up to 15% off list, with freight quoted by destination. Submit a wholesale enquiry via /wholesale/ for a tailored 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 coconut shell charcoal for this application?
Coconut shell charcoal has the highest fixed carbon (>80%), the cleanest, most ash-less burn of the three, and the longest single-coal burn time for hookah. It is also the global standard feedstock for premium activated carbon.
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