Charcoal & Activated Carbon
Coconut Shell Activated Carbon Powder
Steam-activated coconut shell carbon, iodine number 1000+ mg/g, 200–325 mesh — the standard food-grade powder for capsules, cosmetics and beverage filtration.
Charcoal & Activated Carbon
USP Activated Charcoal Powder (Pharmaceutical Grade)
USP activated charcoal powder manufactured and tested to the USP monograph; 20 kg MOQ, 3–7 business days from Ronkonkoma, NY stock, for pharmaceutical and compounding supply.
- SKU
- ZNP-AC-002
- Grade
- USP pharmaceutical grade
- CAS number
- 7440-44-0
- Country of origin
- China, Thailand and India (other countries available on request)
- Minimum order
- 20 kg
- Lead time
- 3–7 business days from US stock
USP monograph compliant
cGMP
Kosher
Halal
Full pharmaceutical documentation pack
Product overview
For buyers ordering at production scale, this line carries a 20 kg MOQ and typically ships in 3–7 business days from US stock in Ronkonkoma, Long Island, New York. It is packed in 20 kg fibre drums, with 1 kg and 5 kg pharmaceutical-grade containers available for sampling. See the East Coast activated charcoal stock guide for grade-selection and documentation questions before your PO.
Key facts at a glance
- Product
- USP Activated Charcoal Powder (Pharmaceutical Grade)
- Grade
- USP pharmaceutical grade
- CAS number
- 7440-44-0
- Origin
- China, Thailand and India (other countries available on request)
- Minimum order
- 20 kg
- Lead time
- 3–7 business days from US stock
- Packaging
- 20 kg fibre drums with double PE liner. 1 kg and 5 kg pharmaceutical-grade containers for sampling.
- Documentation
- Lot-specific COA, SDS, spec sheet, allergen and GMO statements
Technical specification
- Appearance
- Fine black odourless tasteless powder
- Standard
- USP monograph — Activated Charcoal
- Raw material
- Coconut shell / wood, steam activated
- Adsorptive power
- Meets USP methylene blue requirement
- Loss on drying
- ≤ 15%
- Residue on ignition
- ≤ 4%
- Acid-soluble substances
- ≤ 2.5%
- Alkalinity
- Meets USP requirement
- Chloride
- Meets USP requirement
- Sulfide
- Meets USP requirement
- Heavy metals
- ≤ 10 ppm
- Lead
- ≤ 1 ppm
- Particle size
- ≥ 95% through 325 mesh
- Shelf life
- 36 months
Values shown are typical. The Certificate of Analysis issued for your specific lot governs.
Applications
- Pharmaceutical formulation and compounding
- Hospital and emergency poisoning protocols
- Prescription and OTC charcoal preparations
- Pharmaceutical process purification
- Laboratory and analytical use
- Premium supplement lines requiring USP grade
Packaging & supply
20 kg fibre drums with double PE liner. 1 kg and 5 kg pharmaceutical-grade containers for sampling.
- Minimum order quantity
- 20 kg
- Lead time
- 3–7 business days from US stock
- Country of origin
- China, Thailand and India (other countries available on request)
- Shipping terms
- FOB and DDP terms available. Domestic LTL and parcel shipping from our Ronkonkoma, Long Island, New York stock, plus international air and sea freight.
Documentation supplied
- Lot-specific Certificate of Analysis
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS)
- Technical and specification sheet
- Allergen, GMO and gluten statements
- Kosher and Halal certificates where applicable
- Full lot traceability records
Questions about USP Activated Charcoal Powder (Pharmaceutical Grade)
What is the difference between USP grade and food grade activated charcoal?
USP grade is manufactured and tested against the United States Pharmacopeia monograph, which specifies adsorptive power, acid-soluble substances, alkalinity, residue on ignition and further limits, all reported per lot. Food grade meets food safety requirements but is not held to those pharmacopoeial tests. Where a pharmacopoeial specification is written into your own, only USP grade satisfies it.
Can USP grade be used in dietary supplements?
Yes. USP grade exceeds food-grade requirements and is sometimes chosen for premium supplement lines. It costs more, so most supplement manufacturers use food grade unless a pharmacopoeial specification or a customer audit requires otherwise.
Where can I buy large quantities of activated charcoal?
Zenith supplies USP activated charcoal powder in bulk with a 20 kg MOQ from US stock in Ronkonkoma, Long Island, New York. It is packed in 20 kg fibre drums, with 1 kg and 5 kg pharmaceutical-grade containers for sampling. Typical lead time is 3–7 business days from stock. Request a quote for current availability and documentation.
Can we make this to your specification?
Yes. Mesh size, assay strength, blend ratio, packaging format and label are all specifiable. We are your turnkey manufacturing partner — if you need this material milled differently, blended with another active, or delivered as a finished encapsulated product under your own brand, that is ordinary work for us rather than an exception.
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