Manufactured in India by First Molecule
Activated Carbon Manufacturer and Supplier in India
Granular, powdered, pelletized and impregnated activated carbon made from coconut shell, coal and wood. Produced at our manufacturing unit in India for water treatment, air purification, pharmaceuticals, food processing, mining and industry.
- 30+ years of global manufacturing experience
- Manufacturing in India, Germany, China, Vietnam and Indonesia
- Supplying Indian and export customers
Global expertise, local manufacturing
A German-founded company, manufacturing in India
First Molecule was established in Berlin, Germany and has built a global reputation for purification and filtration solutions. Our manufacturing unit in India brings that experience close to Indian industry, with faster deliveries, simpler logistics and a local team for technical support. Explore our global range at firstmolecule.com.
30+
Years of global manufacturing expertise
5
Manufacturing countries, including India
4
Product forms: granular, powdered, pelletized and impregnated
R&D
In-house laboratories for product testing and technical support
Products
Activated carbon for every application
Choose by raw material, by form, or by the job the carbon has to do. Not sure which grade fits? Tell us your application and our technical team will recommend one.
Coconut Shell Activated Carbon
Hard, low-dust carbon with a fine micropore structure. The first choice for drinking water, gold recovery and food uses.
Coal-Based Activated Carbon
Strong, cost-efficient carbon with a wide pore range for wastewater, industrial filtration and chemical processing.
Wood-Based Activated Carbon
An open pore structure that traps large molecules. Used for decolorization in food, pharma and chemical processes.
Granular Activated Carbon (GAC)
Hard granules for fixed-bed filters in water and air treatment. Long service life and thermally regenerable.
Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC)
Fine powder for fast adsorption in batch processes: taste and odor control, decolorization and effluent treatment.
Pelletized Activated Carbon
Uniform extruded pellets with low pressure drop for gas-phase filtration, VOC removal and solvent recovery.
Impregnated Activated Carbon
Carbon treated with chemical agents to capture gases such as H₂S, ammonia, mercury and acid gases.
Gold Recovery Carbon
High-density coconut shell carbon made for CIL and CIP gold extraction, with low attrition.
Industries
Industries we supply across India
From municipal water plants to pharmaceutical API units, activated carbon helps Indian industry meet quality targets and pollution control norms.
Water and wastewater
Municipal plants, ETPs, groundwater purification and RO pre-treatment.
Pharmaceuticals
API purification, decolorization, solvent recovery and process water.
Food and beverage
Sugar refining, edible oil purification, beverages and color removal.
Air pollution control
VOC removal, industrial exhaust treatment, odor control and emission compliance.
Chemicals and petrochemicals
Chemical purification, catalyst support and solvent recovery.
Mining and gold recovery
CIL and CIP gold extraction and precious metal recovery.
Power generation
Water treatment, emission control and environmental compliance.
Oil and gas
Purification, filtration and removal of sulfur compounds.
Why First Molecule
Why buyers in India choose us
Manufactured in India
Local production means shorter lead times, simpler logistics and a team that understands Indian plants.
Global expertise
More than 30 years of experience and a manufacturing network across India, Germany, China, Vietnam and Indonesia.
Consistent quality
Every batch is tested, so you get the same performance from one order to the next.
The right grade at the right cost
Our specialists help you choose a grade that meets your specification without paying for more than you need.
Technical support
Help with product selection, consultation and after-sales questions from our India-based team.
Domestic and export supply
Our India unit supplies customers across the country and in international markets.
How to order
From enquiry to delivery in three steps
Share your requirement
Tell us the application, the grade or specification you use today, the quantity and your delivery location.
Get a recommendation and quote
Our team suggests the right grade, shares its technical data sheet and sends you a price.
Receive supply and support
We dispatch your order and stay available for technical and after-sales questions.
FAQ
Common questions from Indian buyers
What is the price of activated carbon per kg in India?
The price depends on the raw material, the form, the grade specification and the quantity you order. Coconut shell, coal and wood-based carbons are priced differently, and impregnated or food-grade carbons cost more than standard grades. Send us your requirement and we will quote for your exact grade and delivery location.
Which activated carbon do I need?
It depends on what you want to remove and from what. Coconut shell carbon suits small molecules such as chlorine and odors, wood-based carbon suits large color molecules, and coal-based carbon is a cost-efficient all-rounder. Granules suit filter beds, powder suits batch dosing and pellets suit gas flows. Our team will recommend a grade for your process.
Can I get a technical data sheet?
Yes. Ask for the technical data sheet of any grade you are considering and we will send it with your quote.