ECO-PHARMA
Pharmaceutical Grade Activated Carbon
Activated carbon is an essential component in the pharmaceutical and medical industries due to its exceptional adsorption capacity. ECO-PHARMA is produced from the highest quality coconut shell, steam activated to achieve ultra-pure, consistent performance.
Medical & Pharmaceutical Applications
- Oral Ingestion: Treatment of poisoning and drug overdose in emergency medicine
- Kidney Dialysis: Purification of water used in dialysis machines
- Wound Care: Activated carbon dressings for wound management
- Drug Purification: Removal of impurities during pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Medical Devices: Air purification in surgical theaters and isolation wards
- Cosmetics: Ingredient in skin care products for detoxification
Key Features
- Ultra-high purity with minimal ash content
- Meets pharmacopoeia standards (USP, EP, BP)
- Available in granular and powder forms
- Consistent quality batch to batch
| Specification | Test Method | Powder | Granular |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iodine Number (mg/g) | ASTM D 4607 | 1050 min | 1050 min |
| Moisture (%) | ASTM D 2867 | 8% max | 5% max |
| Total Ash (%) | ASTM D 2866 | 3% max | 3% max |
| Acid Soluble (%) | - | 1% max | 1% max |
| Surface Area (m2/g) | BET | 1000+ | 1000+ |
| pH | ASTM D 3838 | 5 to 7 | 5 to 7 |
| Iron (%) | - | 0.05% max | 0.05% max |
| Heavy Metals (ppm) | - | <10 | <10 |