This case study explains how we supplied 51 tons of 200-mesh wood-based powdered activated carbon to an Indonesian beverage factory for liquid decolorization. The buyer tested a 5 kg sample first, confirmed it passed, then ordered on a 30-day usance L/C. Packed in 20 kg bags, the 2,550-bag shipment loaded at 17 tons per 40ft container without pallets to maximize space. A complete document set — CI, PL, COA, Form E, SGS report, sailing certificate, and MSDS — accompanied the cargo. After receipt, the customer ran the carbon in production and confirmed the decolorization results met their requirements. Read the full case study.
A food and beverage factory in Indonesia ordered 51 tons of 200-mesh wood-based powdered activated carbon for liquid decolorization. The buyer tested a 5 kg sample first, confirmed it met spec, and then placed the order on a 30-day usance L/C. Packed in 20 kg bags — 2,550 bags in total — the load shipped as 17 tons per 40ft container in three containers from China to Indonesia. After receipt, the customer ran the carbon in production, and the actual decolorization results met their requirements. Here is how we specced, packed, and loaded this 3-container order.
The buyer runs a food and beverage factory and purchased this carbon for liquid decolorization in beverage production. Natural pigments from raw materials, residual caramel color, and color bodies formed during oxidation can all affect the shade and appearance of the finished drink. Liquid-phase decolorization is the critical step that keeps product color consistent.
Powdered activated carbon is the standard fix for liquid decolorization:
Because this was a food-and-beverage application, the buyer was careful about performance. They tested a 5 kg sample first and placed the order only after the sample passed. And since payment ran on a 30-day usance L/C, the trust loop closed only after they received the goods, ran them in production, and confirmed the decolorization results.
Because this was a food-and-beverage application, the buyer was careful about performance. They tested a 5 kg sample first and placed the order only after the sample passed. And since payment ran on a 30-day usance L/C, the trust loop closed only after they received the goods, ran them in production, and confirmed the decolorization results.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Client Type | Indonesian food & beverage factory |
| Application | Liquid decolorization of beverages |
| Product | Wood-based powdered activated carbon (200 mesh) |
| Mesh Size | 200 mesh (~0.074 mm) |
| Quantity | 51 tons |
| Packaging | 20 kg bags — 2,550 bags |
| Containers | 3 × 40ft, 17 tons each (~850 bags per container) |
| Payment | 30-day usance L/C |
| Documentation | CI / PL / COA / Form E / SGS / sailing certificate / MSDS |
Made from wood raw material by carbonization and activation, this carbon is produced in powder form specifically for liquid-phase decolorization and is a workhorse grade in the food and beverage industry.
| Parameter | Spec |
|---|---|
| Mesh Size | 200 mesh |
| Iodine Number | ≥ 1,100 mg/g |
| Bulk Density | 380 – 400 kg/m³ |
| Moisture | ≤ 5% |
| Methylene Blue Adsorption | 18.5 |
| Decolorizing Capacity | 280 mg/g |
| Application | Liquid decolorization (beverages, food processing) |
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The full 51 tons went out in 20 kg bags — 2,550 bags in total. For liquid-phase decolorization, this is the practical choice:
Wood-based PAC is a light, bulky medium (bulk density 380 – 400 kg/m³), so a 40ft container is filled by volume long before it hits the weight limit. We loaded 17 tons — about 850 bags — to each 40ft, without pallets, to make full use of the space. 51 tons split cleanly into three containers.
Every shipment travels with a full document package: commercial invoice, packing list, Certificate of Analysis per batch, Form E certificate of origin (China-ASEAN), SGS inspection report, sailing certificate, and MSDS — all bundled in one set so customs clearance at the destination port runs without hold-ups.
Sourcing powdered activated carbon for beverage, food, or industrial liquid decolorization? Tell us your liquid type, target color, dosing method, and process, and we'll send specs, a COA sample, and pricing within 24 hours. .
A 200-mesh wood-based powdered activated carbon with iodine number ≥1,100 mg/g and high methylene blue adsorption and decolorizing capacity is the standard choice. The fine powder adsorbs fast in short-contact batch processes, and the high decolorizing capacity ensures the color is removed to target.
Wood-based PAC is light and bulky, so a 40ft container fills by volume before reaching the weight limit. Loading 17 tons per container maximizes space use, and 51 tons splits cleanly into three 40ft containers.
Several options are available — this order was placed on a 30-day usance L/C. Terms are quoted case by case.
Yes. In this order, the buyer tested a 5 kg sample, confirmed it passed, and then placed the order. Sample testing is a standard part of our pre-sale process.
Commercial invoice, packing list, Certificate of Analysis per batch, Form E certificate of origin, SGS inspection report, sailing certificate, and MSDS.
Powdered activated carbon can be ordered by the ton, depending on grade and spec. Free samples are available for testing before a bulk order.
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