Carbon Activated Europe VGC-303

VGC-303 is an ultra-pure vegetable carbon is produced by the carbonization and steam activation of coconut shells. The raw material is carbonized at high temperatures and consists essentially of finely divided carbon. VGC-303 is suitable for use as a food additive or substance and complies to FCC10 and E153 (EC directive 2008/128) requirements.

Functions: Adsorbent

End Uses: Air Freshener, Deodorizer

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

Key Attributes
  • Solubility: Insoluble in water and organic solvents.
  • Burning: When heated to redness burns slowly without a flame and producing CO and CO2. An ash remains.
  • Decolouring Power: Reduces color of an iodine solution.

Applications & Uses

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Alkali Soluble MatterNo Coloration--
Arsenic Contentmax. 1mg/g-
Cadmium Contentmax. 1mg/g-
Iodine Numbermin. 1000mg/g-
Lead Contentmax. 1mg/g-
Loss on Dryingmax.12%-
Mercury Contentmax. 1mg/g-
Organic ImpuritiesNo Coloration, No Fluorescence--
Total Ash (Ignition at 625 °C)max. 4.0%-
Heavy Metals Contentmax. 20mg/g-

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information
  • 25 kg sacks
  • 500 kg big bags