Ode Chem LLP is our parent corporate entity, providing foundational corporate governance and logistical infrastructure. Ode Chem Advanced Materials is the specialized, research-and-manufacturing division within the LLP focused specifically on advanced material sciences. Odecarb™ is our registered, premium trademarked brand name under which all our high-performance activated carbon solutions are manufactured, marketed, and globally distributed.
We manufacture and supply products across three primary material platforms: Coal Based Activated Carbon (for robust liquid phase and gas phase applications), Coconut Shell Activated Carbon (offering high microporosity and exceptional hardness for water purification and gold recovery), and Wood Based Activated Carbon (offering a highly developed mesoporous structure ideal for large-molecule decolorization in food and pharmaceutical sectors).
Coconut shell carbon offers the highest hardness and microporosity — ideal for drinking water, gold recovery (CIP/CIL), and applications needing low ash and high attrition resistance. Coal-based carbon offers a balanced pore structure suited to industrial wastewater and general-purpose gas treatment at a more economical price point. Wood-based carbon has a highly developed mesoporous structure, making it best for decolorization of syrups, food products, and pharmaceutical intermediates. We can recommend the right raw material base once you share your target application and contaminant profile.
Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) is used in continuous fixed-bed filters and columns (water treatment, air scrubbers) and is reusable/regenerable. Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC) is added directly into a batch process (sugar decolorization, wastewater dosing) and is typically single-use. Extruded Pellet Activated Carbon is used in gas-phase and vapor applications requiring low pressure drop and high mechanical strength. Choosing the right form affects your equipment design, dosing method, and total cost of treatment — we can guide this selection based on your process flow.
Yes. As a technical solution provider, we regularly formulate customized grades tailored to specific client parameters. We can adjust particle size distributions, modify pore structures (micro vs. mesoporous balances), perform specialized acid or water washing to minimize soluble ash contents, and provide custom chemical impregnations for target gas-phase contaminants.
Mesh size directly affects flow resistance, contact time, and adsorption kinetics. Common ranges include 8×30 and 12×40 mesh for water filtration columns, 20×50 mesh for gas-phase pellets, and sub-325 mesh (44 microns) for powdered decolorization applications. If you share your vessel dimensions, flow rate, and target contaminant, our technical team can recommend the correct particle size distribution rather than a generic default.
Iodine number measures a carbon's micropore surface area and its capacity to adsorb small molecules — it's the industry's primary indicator of adsorption strength. Higher iodine numbers (900–1100 mg/g) suit water purification and gold recovery; moderate values (500–650 mg/g) are typically sufficient for general decolorization and gas-phase applications. We help buyers match iodine number to their specific process requirement rather than over- or under-specifying.
CTC activity measures a carbon's capacity to adsorb volatile organic compounds and is the key specification for vapor-phase and gas treatment applications — solvent recovery, VOC capture, and respirator-grade carbon. If you're sourcing for air/gas treatment rather than liquid-phase filtration, CTC activity (not iodine number) should be your primary selection criterion.
Odecarb™ subjects every manufacturing lot to strict laboratory analytics managed by our advanced materials division. We test every batch for core ASTM parameters and standard equivalent test including iodine value, CTC, surface area, ash content, and ball-pan hardness. A verifiable Certificate of Analysis (CoA) accompanies every shipment to guarantee adherence to technical specifications.
Odecarb™ operates under ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management, with product lines available in Food Grade (FCC), Halal, and Kosher certified variants. For pharmaceutical buyers, our acid-washed grades are formulated to meet USP/EP monograph requirements. These certifications reduce your own supplier-qualification and audit burden when onboarding us as a vendor.
Yes. We provide lab-scale samples along with the technical data sheet and test results, so your quality or R&D team can validate iodine number, hardness, ash content, and application performance before a commercial order is placed.
Simply share your application, required specification (or the contaminant you need to remove), target volume, and destination port through our Contact Us page or by emailing bd@odecarb.com. Our technical team will recommend the right grade, confirm lead time and Incoterms, and issue a formal quotation — typically within 1–2 business days.
Every batch is tested and sealed with a CoA prior to dispatch, and we retain reference samples for traceability. In the rare event of a documented quality or quantity discrepancy at destination, buyers can raise a claim with supporting lab results and photographic evidence within an agreed inspection window, and we work directly with the buyer to resolve it — replacement, credit note, or adjusted future order, as appropriate.
Our products are widely utilized across municipal and industrial water treatment plants, pharmaceutical and API manufacturing lines, food and beverage processing facilities, edible oil refineries, air and gas purification systems, solvent recovery setups, biogas treatment units, and hydrometallurgical gold recovery operations.
Yes. We regularly manufacture under private label for distributors and resellers, supplying custom-branded packaging, labeling, and documentation while maintaining our standard quality testing and CoA protocols. This is available above a minimum volume threshold — reach out with your target markets and expected order volumes for a private-label proposal.
Yes. Odecarb™ operates as an established global activated carbon exporter. Our logistics infrastructure under Ode Chem LLP allows us to seamlessly manage international freight, custom clearances, and containerized shipping protocols to deliver our specialized industrial filtration media directly to ports and industrial facilities worldwide.
For domestic orders, our standard MOQ is 500 kg. For export orders, the MOQ is one 20-ft or 40-ft FCL container, with exact tonnage depending on the packaging type and particle/material size selected. For new customers, we also offer trial packs to validate performance before committing to a full order, and product customization is available — simply contact our technical team with your requirement.
Odecarb™ activated carbon is supplied in 25 kg PP/HDPE woven bags, 500–1,000 kg jumbo (FIBC) bags, or fiber/steel drums for specialty and pharma-grade material.
We ship on FOB, CFR, and CIF terms from major Indian ports (Nhava Sheva/JNPT, Mundra, Chennai), and can arrange DAP/DDP for specific regions on request. Standard payment terms are advance payment for new accounts, with flexible terms available for established repeat buyers.
Standard grades from existing stock typically ship within 7–15 days of order confirmation. Custom formulations — such as specific mesh sizes, acid-washing, or chemical impregnation — usually require 20–30 days for manufacturing, quality testing, and CoA generation before dispatch.
Every order is accompanied by a Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS), Certificate of Origin, packing list, and commercial invoice. Additional documents — fumigation certificates, phytosanitary certificates, or product-specific declarations (Halal, Kosher, Food Grade FCC) — are provided based on destination-country import requirements.
Activated carbon is classified under HS Code 3802.10 globally. Applicable import duty and GST/VAT rates vary by destination country and trade agreement (e.g., preferential rates may apply under India's FTAs). We share the HS code and country-of-origin certificate with every shipment to support your customs clearance.
Activated carbon does not "expire" in the way perishable goods do, but its adsorption performance can gradually decline if it absorbs moisture or airborne contaminants during storage. Stored in its original sealed packaging, in a dry, covered warehouse away from direct sunlight and chemical vapors, most grades retain full performance for 2–3 years or longer. Once a bag or drum is opened, we recommend resealing it tightly and using the material within a reasonable timeframe to avoid moisture pickup, which reduces effective adsorption capacity.
Our water treatment grades are manufactured to meet AWWA B604/B600 specifications and are produced under ISO 9001:2015 quality systems. For municipal drinking water projects requiring NSF/ANSI 61 certification for a specific plant or region, we work with buyers to provide the supporting documentation and can pursue project-specific certification where volumes justify it — please share your project's compliance requirement at the enquiry stage.
Price is driven primarily by raw material base (coconut shell typically commands a premium over coal or wood), activation method, iodine/CTC specification, particle size, packaging type, and order volume. Freight, currency, and seasonal raw material (coconut shell charcoal) availability also affect landed cost. Share your target specification and volume, and we'll provide a transparent FOB/CFR quotation with a full cost breakdown.
Acid-washed activated carbon undergoes an additional treatment step that strips out soluble ash, iron, and trace minerals, resulting in very low leachable impurities and a low, stable pH. This makes it the preferred choice for pharmaceutical, food-grade, and high-purity chemical applications where even trace metal contamination is unacceptable. Standard (non-acid-washed) carbon is suitable for general water treatment, wastewater, and industrial decolorization where this extra purity level isn't required. If your end-use involves pharma, food, or beverage contact, specify acid-washed grade at the enquiry stage.
Virgin activated carbon is manufactured fresh from raw material (coconut shell, coal, or wood) and offers full, unused adsorption capacity — this is what Odecarb™ manufactures and supplies. Reactivated (or regenerated) carbon is previously used material that has been thermally treated to restore a portion of its original capacity, typically at a lower cost but with somewhat reduced and more variable performance. Always confirm explicitly with your supplier whether you're being quoted virgin or reactivated material, since the two are not interchangeable for applications requiring consistent, high-purity performance, such as potable water or pharmaceutical use.
Granular and pellet activated carbon (typically not powdered) can be thermally reactivated after exhaustion, restoring 80–90% of virgin adsorption capacity at a fraction of the cost of new carbon. While Odecarb currently focuses on virgin carbon manufacturing, we can advise on regeneration-compatible grades and connect large-volume buyers with qualified reactivation partners in their region.
