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Carbon Activated Europe VGC-302

VGC-302 is a vegetable carbon is produced by the carbonization and steam activation of renewable raw materials. The raw material is carbonized at high temperatures and consists essentially of finely divided carbon. VGC-302 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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Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Origin
Cleaning Ingredients Functions

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

Home Care Applications

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Alkali Soluble MatterNo Coloration
Arsenic Contentmax. 3mg/g
Cadmium Contentmax. 1mg/g
Iodine Numbermin. 1000mg/g
Lead Contentmax. 2mg/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. 40mg/g

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information
  • 25 kg sacks