Fine Activated
Carbon
Fine particle carbon for fast contact and efficient polishing.

CarbonMax Fine Activated Carbon
CarbonMax Fine Activated Carbon is designed for applications that need rapid adsorption, strong particle control, and consistent process response. With a finer particle profile than standard granular carbon, it delivers higher contact efficiency in liquid-phase systems where fast contaminant capture matters.
Fine Activated Carbon is suitable for water polishing, wastewater treatment, colour removal, process purification, carbon block manufacturing, and selected food, beverage, and industrial applications.
Where It Performs
- Drinking water polishing
- Wastewater treatment
- Colour and odour removal
- Food and beverage purification
- Process water treatment
- Carbon block and cartridge manufacturing
- Industrial liquid-phase adsorption
- Emergency or seasonal contaminant control
Why CarbonMax Fine Activated Carbon
- 100% coconut-shell feedstock for high adsorption performance
- Controlled particle sizing for improved contact efficiency
- Low-dust processing for cleaner handling and better filtration behaviour
- Consistent iodine and ash control for reliable performance
- Batch-wise COA and technical documentation support
- Custom particle-size options based on process and filtration requirements
Typical Selection Parameters
Fine Activated Carbon selection depends on target contaminant, contact time, dosage method, filtration setup, pH, ash tolerance, moisture level, and required adsorption response.
CarbonMax can support customers with sample evaluation, grade recommendation, particle-size direction, and supply format based on the application requirement.
| Mesh Size | CTC / IV | Treatment |
|---|---|---|
| 20×40 | 50-100 | Base / AW |
| 20×50 | 50-100 | Base / AW |
| 20×70 | 55-60 | Base / AW |
| 20×80 | 55-60 | Base / AW |
| 30×50 | 55-60 | Base / AW |
| 30×60 | 50-100 | Base / AW |
| 30×70 | 50-100 | Base / AW |
| 35×60 | 50-100 | Base / AW |
| 35×70 | 50-140 | Base / AW |
| Mesh Size | CTC / IV | Treatment |
|---|---|---|
| 35×80 | 50-60 | Base / AW |
| 40×70 | 120 | Base |
| 40×80 | 50-70 | Base / AW |
| 40×100 | 60-85 | Base |
| 40×140 | 1100-1500 | Base |
| 40×160 | 1100-1500 | Base |
| 40×160 | 1100-1500 | Base |
| 40×200 | 1100-1500 | Base / AW |
Recommended Applications

Drinking Water Treatment
For taste, odour, chlorine, chloramine, pesticide, and trace organic removal.

Wastewater Polishing
For colour, COD/TOC response, residual organics, and emergency treatment needs.

Food & Beverage Processing
For decolourisation, deodorisation, impurity removal, and process-aid applications.

Carbon Block & OEM Filters
For carbon block feedstock, cartridge manufacturing, private-label media, and appliance filtration.

Groundwater Remediation
For rapid contaminant adsorption in engineered treatment systems.

Need the Right Carbon for Your Process?
Share your target contaminant, flow rate, phase, temperature, pH, contact time, and current media. CarbonMax will recommend a suitable grade, documentation package, and commercial supply format.
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