PRODUCT BULLETIN

FILTRASORB 100
Granular Activated Carbon

Description Specifications1 FILTRASORB 100

FILTRASORB 100 is a granular activated carbon developed by Calgon Iodine Number 850 mg/g (min)
Carbon Corporation for the removal of dissolved organic compounds
Moisture by Weight 2% (max)
from water and wastewater as well as industrial and food processing
streams. These contaminants include taste and odor compounds, Effective Size 0.8 - 1.0 mm
organic color, total organic carbon (TOC), and industrial organic
Uniformity Coefficient 2.1 (max)
compounds such as TCE and PCE. This activated carbon is made
from select grades of bituminous coal through a process known as Abrasion Number 75 (min)
reagglomeration to produce a high activity, durable, granular product Screen Size by Weight, US Sieve Series
capable of withstanding the abrasion associated with repeated
On 8 mesh 15% (max)
backwashing, hydraulic transport, and reactivation for reuse.
Activation is carefully controlled to produce a significant volume of Through 30 mesh 4% (max)
both low and high energy pores for effective adsorption of a broad 1
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range of high and low molecular weight organic contaminants.
FILTRASORB 100 is also formulated to comply with all the applicable Typical Properties* FILTRASORB 100
provisions of the AWWA Standard for Granular Activated Carbon
(B604), the stringent extractable metals requirements of ANSI/NSF Apparent Density 0.58 g/cc
Standard 61, and the Food Chemicals Codex. Water Extractables <1%
Non-Wettable <1%
Features *For general information only, not to be used as purchase specifications.
Calgon Carbon's reagglomerated coal-based granular activated
carbons have several properties that provide superior
performance in a wide range of applications: Recycling by Thermal Reactivation
Produced from a pulverized blend of high quality bituminous After a granular activated carbons adsorptive capacity has been
coals resulting in a consistent, high quality product. exhausted, it can be returned to Calgon Carbon for thermal
reactivation. The thermal reactivation process involves a high
The activated carbon granules are uniformly activated through
temperature reaction with steam, which destroys the adsorbed
the whole granule, not just the outside. This results in excellent
organic compounds and restores the adsorptive capacity of the
adsorption properties and constant adsorption kinetics in a wide
activated carbon.
range of applications.
Through reactivation, the spent activated carbon can be recycled for
The reagglomerated structure ensures proper wetting while also
reuse, eliminating the costs and long-term liability associated with
eliminating floating material.
disposal of spent GAC. The benefits of a reactivated product over a
High mechanical strength relative to other raw materials, virgin carbon are several, including economic, as reactivated GAC
thereby reducing the generation of fines during backwashing costs less than virgin GAC and environmental, as reactivated GAC
and hydraulic transport. conserves natural resources and reduces CO2 emissions compared
Carbon bed segregation is retained after repeated backwashing, to the manufacture of virgin GAC. A further benefit of reactivating and
ensuring the adsorption profile remains unchanged and therefore reusing spent granular activated carbon is the ability for customers
maximizing the bed life. to ensure for themselves a reliable supply of media when needed, as
Reagglomerated with a high abrasion resistance, which provides the spent/reactivated carbon represents a renewable resource.
excellent reactivation performance. FILTRASORB 100 is designed with high mechanical strength and a
High density carbon resulting in a greater adsorption capacity dense, fully-developed pore structure to ensure low losses throughout
per unit volume. the reactivation process and excellent adsorption performance
upon reuse.

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 Typical Pressure Drop Typical Bed Expansion
Based on Backwashed and Segregated Bed Based on Backwashed and Segregated Bed
Superficial Velocity (m3/hr-m2) Superficial Velocity (m3/hr-m2)

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
12 1000 70

Carbon Bed Pressure Drop (mm WC/m)

Carbon Bed Pressure Drop (Inch Wc/ft)

2C/35F

Bed Expansion (% of BWD Volume)

10 60
800
2C/35F
50
8 13C/55F
13C/55F 600
40
6 24C/75F
24C/75F
400 30
4
20
200
2
10

0 0 0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Superficial Linear Velocity (gpm/ft2) Superficial Velocity (gpm/ft2)

Applications Packaging
FILTRASORB 100 activated carbon can be used in a variety of 55 lb. (25 kg) poly bag
liquid phase applications for the removal of dissolved organic 1,000 lb. (454 kg) super sack
compounds. FILTRASORB 100 has been successfully applied for over Bulk truck
40 years in applications such as drinking and process water
purification, wastewater treatment, and food, pharmaceutical, and
Safety Message
industrial purification.
Wet activated carbon preferentially removes oxygen from air. In closed
or partially closed containers and vessels, oxygen depletion may reach
Design Considerations
hazardous levels. If workers are to enter a vessel containing carbon,
FILTRASORB 100 activated carbon is typically applied in down-flow appropriate sampling and work procedures for potentially low oxygen
packed-bed operations using either pressure or gravity systems. spaces should be followed, including all applicable federal and state
Design considerations for a treatment system is based on the users requirements. Please refer to the MSDS for all up to date product
operating conditions, the treatment objectives desired, and the safety information.
chemical nature of the compound(s) being adsorbed.

Filtrasorb is 100% freshly manufactured virgin granular activated

carbon. Recycled granular activated carbon is not used in the
production of Filtrasorb.

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