Activasorb, filtration with activated carbon - short version - Filtrox 2023

Find out what the advantages of depth filtration with ACTIVASORB® filter sheets and ACTIVADISC® filter modules, with immobilized activated carbon are. Activated carbon is used in different industries for filtration applications like decolorization, deodorization or the removal of unwanted trace impurities. Typical applications for the biopharmaceutical industry are the decolorization of albumin, vitamins, antibiotics, vaccines and the removal of PKA from human plasma fractions, the removal of endotoxins and organic impurities from contrast liquids. In the chemical industry activated carbon is used for the decolorization of API, silicon oils, solvents and fine chemicals and for catalyst recovery, heavy metal reduction, removal of organic impurities and decolorization. Also in the cosmetics industry the activated carbon is proven for decolorization of plant and herbal extracts, fragrances, the deodorization of ethanol and the removal of pesticides from extracts. Sugar syrup, spirits and cider are decolorized in food and beverage industry by means of activated carbon. As well as for the removal of off-tastes from spirits and the removal of bitterness from soups. ACTIVASORB® filter sheets and ACTIVADISC® filter modules allow the user to handle activated carbon in a much cleaner way than with loose carbon powders. There is no need for use of activated carbon powder or granules and no filter cake. FILTROX offers a whole family of different immobilized carbon grades to treat organic impurities of all types.