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Physical & Chemical properties

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Description of key information

Activated carbon is a black or dark grey solid, in powder or non powdered form, without odour. Non powdered forms such as pellets, granules, cloth.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Physical state at 20°C and 1013 hPa:
solid

Additional information

Activated Carbon - High Density Skeleton (AC - HDS) is a solid at standard temperature/pressure that can come in multiple forms.

According to the Chemviron Carbon Safety Data Sheet, Activated Carbon - High Density Skeleton (AC - HDS) is a black, granular, particular solid, pellet or powder at room temperature.

According to a sample description in an eye irritation study by Mallaun (2010), activated carbon is a black or dark grey solid at standard temperature/pressure.

According to the Chemviron Carbon Safety Data Sheet, Activated Carbon is a black, odourless woven or knitted material (Cloth).