PRODUCT BULLETIN

WPX
Powdered Reactivated Carbon

Description Specifications WPX

WPX is a powdered activated carbon produced from reactivated Iodine Number, mg/g 800 (min)
granular carbons. WPX powdered reactivated carbon is ideally suited
Moisture (As Packaged), wt% 4 (max)
for the removal of toxic compounds, dyes, and/or refractory organic
chemicals from wastewaters. The high iodine number of WPX allows < 325 US Mesh [0.045 mm], wt% 60-80
for adsorption of a wide range of organic chemicals present in
industrial wastewater. WPX has also proved to be effective in Packaging
stabilizing soil and sludge, and is used in remediation stabilization/
Please contact Calgon Carbon for options and availability.
solidification processes. WPX powdered reactivated carbon is not to
be used for Food Grade or Potable Water applications.
Safety Message
Wet activated carbon preferentially removes oxygen from air. In closed
Features or partially closed containers and vessels, oxygen depletion may reach
Manufactured from reactivated carbon hazardous levels. If workers are to enter a vessel containing carbon,
High activity appropriate sampling and work procedures for potentially low oxygen
spaces should be followed, including all applicable federal and state
Benefits requirements. Please refer to the MSDS for all up to date product
safety information.
Greater range of adsorbed organics
Good settling characteristics
Economical alternative to virgin powdered activated carbon

Applications
WPX has many applications in many varied industries and markets.
Municipal Wastewater
Industrial Wastewater
Sludge Stabilization
Soil Remediation
Agricultural and Industrial Spill Sites

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