Activated Charcoal
- CAS Number
- 7440-44-0
- HSN Code
- 38021000
- Molecular Formula
- C
- Catalogue Number
- AL0116
- Purity
- > 95%
- Molecular Weight
- 12.01 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
Carbon, activated is a black grains that have been treated to improve absorptive ability. May heat spontaneously if not properly cooled after manufacture.
Also known as Activated Carbon, Activated Charcoal.
- Catalogue No.
- AL0116
- CAS Number
- 7440-44-0
- Molecular Formula
- C
- Molecular Weight
- 12.01 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 38021000
- Grade
- Acid-washed decolourising powder
- Product Form
- Substance
Melting point: MW: 760.642 Yellow needles of plates. MP: >280 °C. Soluble in organic solvents; Boiling point: Sublimes at 3642 °C; triple point (graphite-liquid-gas), 4492 °C at a pressure; Solubility: Solubility in water: none.
- Appearance
- Steel gray to black greasy feeling solid
- Shelf Life
- -
- Packaging
- Available in: 500 gm plastic bottle, 5 Kg plastic bottle
- Storage
- Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- Activated Charcoal
- Catalogue No.
- AL0116
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 7440-44-0
- EC Number
- 231-153-3
- Grade
- Acid-washed decolourising powder
- EC Index Number
- Not specified
- Chemical Formula
- C
- HSN Code
- 38021000
- Synonyms
- Activated Carbon, Activated Charcoal
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Used for adsorption and decolorization in various applications.
- Uses advised against
- Not specified
1.3 — Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
- Company identification
- Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053Maharashtra, India.
1.4 — Emergency Contact Details
- Phone / e-Mail
- Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in
2.1 — Classification of the substance or mixture
- Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Eye Irrit. 2; STOT SE 3
- Classification source
- ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 5462310 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- Irritant
- Signal word
- Warning
- Hazard statements
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation; H335: May cause respiratory irritation
- Precautionary statements
- P261, P264+P265, P271, P280, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P337+P317, P403+P233, P405, P501
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- Combustible dust; avoid ignition sources.
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- Activated Charcoal
- CAS No.
- 7440-44-0
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- If a person breathes large amounts of this chemical, move the exposed person to fresh air at once.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- Wash with soap and water. If irritation occurs, seek medical attention.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- If this chemical contacts the eyes, immediately wash (irrigate) the eyes with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention if symptoms occur.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- Inhalation may cause respiratory irritation. Skin contact may cause irritation.
4.3 — Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
- General information
- Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.
5.1 — Extinguishing media
- Suitable extinguishing media
- Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Not specified
5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Special procedures
- Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air. If dry, it can be charged electrostatically by swirling, pneumatic transport, pouring, etc.
5.3 — Advice for firefighters
- Protection during firefighting
- Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
6.1.1 — For non-emergency personnel
- Emergency procedures
- Avoid dust formation. Use appropriate protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation.
6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Methods for cleaning up
- Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Store and dispose of according to local regulations.
6.4 — Reference to other sections
- Reference
- Not specified
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Avoid dust formation. Use in a well-ventilated area. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Hygiene measures
- Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 — Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
- Storage conditions
- Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants.
8.2 — Exposure controls
- Hand protection
- Protective gloves (e.g. nitrile rubber)
- Eye protection
- Chemical safety goggles or safety glasses
- Skin and body protection
- Wear suitable protective clothing
- Respiratory protection
- Use appropriate respiratory protection if dust is generated.
9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical state
- Solid
- Colour
- Black
- Odour
- Odorless.
- Odour threshold
- Not applicable
- pH value
- Not applicable
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- Not applicable
- Melting point
- MW: 760.642 Yellow needles of plates. MP: >280 °C. Soluble in organic solvents
- Freezing point
- Not applicable
- Boiling point
- Sublimes at 3642 °C; triple point (graphite-liquid-gas), 4492 °C at a pressure
- Flash point
- Not applicable
- Auto-ignition temperature
- Activated carbon showed an auto-ignition temperature in flowing air of 452-518
- Decomposition temperature
- Not applicable
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Combustible
- Vapour pressure
- 1 mm Hg at 3586 °C
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- Not applicable
- Density
- ~0.5 g/cm³
- Solubility
- Solubility in water: none
- Log Pow
- Not applicable
- Viscosity, kinematic
- Not applicable
- Viscosity, dynamic
- Not applicable
- Explosive properties
- Dust may form explosive mixtures in air
- Oxidising properties
- Not oxidising
- Explosive limits
- Not applicable
10.1 — Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Stable under normal conditions.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- The substance may ignite spontaneously on contact with air. On combustion, forms toxic carbon monoxide if ventilation is insufficient. The substance is a strong reducing agent.
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Strong oxidizing agents.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- Not specified
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- LD50 Rat oral > 10,000 mg/kg; LD50 Mouse iv 440 mg/kg
- Skin corrosion/irritation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Serious eye damage/irritation
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation
- Respiratory or skin sensitisation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Germ cell mutagenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Carcinogenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
12.1 — Toxicity
- Toxicity information
- Not specified
12.2 — Persistence - degradability
- Persistence - degradability
- Not specified
12.3 — Bioaccumulative potential
- Bioaccumulative potential
- Not specified
12.4 — Mobility in soil
- Mobility in soil
- Not specified
12.6 — Other adverse effects
- Environmental precautions
- Not specified
13.1 — Waste treatment methods
- Additional Info
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
14.1 — UN number
- UN-No. (ADR)
- Not assigned
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- Not assigned
- UN-No. (IATA)
- Not assigned
- UN-No. (ADN)
- Not assigned
- UN-No. (RID)
- Not assigned
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- Activated Charcoal
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- Activated Charcoal
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- Activated Charcoal
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- Activated Charcoal
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- Activated Charcoal
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- Not classified
14.4 — Packing group
- Packing group (ADR)
- Not classified
- Packing group (IMDG)
- Not classified
- Packing group (IATA)
- Not classified
- Packing group (ADN)
- Not classified
- Packing group (RID)
- Not classified
14.5 — Environmental hazards
- Dangerous for the environment
- Not specified
- Marine pollutant
- Not specified
- Other information
- No supplementary information available
15.1 — Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
- 15.1.1 EU-Regulations
- Not specified
Used where more thorough decolorization or impurity removal from a solution is required.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL01701
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 12.01 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Assay Purity | > 95% | > 96% |
| Moisture Content | < 5% | 3.2% |
| Residue on Ignition | < 10% | 7.5% |
| Related Substances | None detected | None detected |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water | Insoluble in water |
The above product is expected to comply with Acid-washed decolourising powder grade specification.
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid-washed decolourising powder | > 95% | m.p. MW: 760.642 Yellow needles of plates. MP: >280 °C. Soluble in organic solvents; b.p. Sublimes at 3642 °C; triple point (graphite-liquid-gas), 4492 °C at a pressure | < 5% | < 10% | None detected | Solubility in water: none |
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