Charcoal & Activated Carbon
Coconut Shell Activated Carbon Powder
Steam-activated coconut shell carbon, iodine number 1000+ mg/g, 200–325 mesh — the standard food-grade powder for capsules, cosmetics and beverage filtration.
Charcoal & Activated Carbon
Bamboo Activated Charcoal Powder
Ultra-fine bamboo charcoal at 325–800 mesh — the low-grit cosmetic grade for masks, cleansers and toothpaste where texture is as important as adsorption.
- SKU
- ZNP-AC-004
- Grade
- Cosmetic grade
- CAS number
- 7440-44-0
- Country of origin
- China / Vietnam
- Minimum order
- 25 kg
- Lead time
- 3–7 business days from US stock
Cosmetic grade
Vegan
Non-GMO
Kosher
Halal
Sustainably harvested
Product overview
Bamboo carbon occupies a specific niche: it mills to an exceptionally fine, uniform particle with very low grit, which matters enormously in products that touch skin, teeth or gums. A gritty carbon in a toothpaste is abrasive; in a face mask it feels cheap.
Available down to 800 mesh, this grade delivers the deep black colour and adsorptive function cosmetic formulations need with a genuinely smooth texture. Bamboo's rapid renewability also carries real weight with sustainability-positioned brands, which is a legitimate part of why formulators specify it.
Its adsorptive capacity sits between hardwood and coconut shell — sufficient for cosmetic duty, though coconut shell remains the better choice for ingestion and filtration.
Key facts at a glance
- Product
- Bamboo Activated Charcoal Powder
- Grade
- Cosmetic grade
- CAS number
- 7440-44-0
- Origin
- China / Vietnam
- Minimum order
- 25 kg
- Lead time
- 3–7 business days from US stock
- Packaging
- 20 kg multi-wall kraft bags with PE liner. 1 kg and 5 kg pouches for sampling.
- Documentation
- Lot-specific COA, SDS, spec sheet, allergen and GMO statements
Technical specification
- Appearance
- Ultra-fine deep black powder
- Raw material
- Moso bamboo
- Activation method
- Steam activation
- Iodine number
- ≥ 800 mg/g
- Particle size
- 325–800 mesh (specify on order)
- Grit
- Very low — suitable for oral and skin contact
- Moisture
- ≤ 10%
- Ash content
- ≤ 6%
- pH
- 6–10
- Heavy metals
- ≤ 10 ppm
- Lead
- ≤ 1 ppm
- Shelf life
- 36 months
Values shown are typical. The Certificate of Analysis issued for your specific lot governs.
Applications
- Charcoal face masks and peel-offs
- Facial cleansers, scrubs and soaps
- Charcoal toothpaste and tooth powder
- Deodorant and body care
- Natural black colourant in cosmetics
- Textile and air purification products
Packaging & supply
20 kg multi-wall kraft bags with PE liner. 1 kg and 5 kg pouches for sampling.
- Minimum order quantity
- 25 kg
- Lead time
- 3–7 business days from US stock
- Country of origin
- China / Vietnam
- Shipping terms
- FOB and DDP terms available. Domestic LTL and parcel, plus international air and sea freight.
Documentation supplied
- Lot-specific Certificate of Analysis
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS)
- Technical and specification sheet
- Allergen, GMO and gluten statements
- Kosher and Halal certificates where applicable
- Full lot traceability records
Questions about Bamboo Activated Charcoal Powder
Why is bamboo charcoal preferred in cosmetics?
It mills to an exceptionally fine, uniform particle with very low grit, which is critical in anything applied to skin, teeth or gums. It also carries a genuine sustainability advantage, since bamboo regrows far faster than hardwood or coconut palm.
What mesh should I specify for toothpaste?
325 mesh or finer, and 800 mesh for premium formulations. Coarser material is perceptibly abrasive against enamel and gums, which is the most common complaint in poorly specified charcoal oral care products.
Can we make this to your specification?
Yes. Mesh size, assay strength, blend ratio, packaging format and label are all specifiable. We are your turnkey manufacturing partner — if you need this material milled differently, blended with another active, or delivered as a finished encapsulated product under your own brand, that is ordinary work for us rather than an exception.
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