AE Acid Gas & Organic Vapor Carbon | Dual-Threat Respiratory Filter

Impregnated activated carbon for protection against organic vapors and acid gases. Ideal for chemical manufacturing, laboratory work, and industrial maintenance.

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Product Overview

AE combines two essential protection capabilities into a single carbon media: organic vapor adsorption (Type A) and acid gas neutralization (Type E). This dual-function design simplifies inventory management for safety officers and gives wearers confidence in mixed-threat environments.

The carbon base is prepared through alkaline solution loading followed by controlled calcination. This creates a surface rich in basic functional groups that react with and neutralize acidic gases, while the underlying micropore structure continues to adsorb organic vapors through physical adsorption.

Specifications

Technical SpecificationsAEUnit
Moisture Content< 10%
Bulk Density430~470kg/m³
Strength> 95%
The Amount of Carbon in the FIlter Box45~55g
Anti Acid Protection Time (National Standard)≥ 25min
Anti Benzene Protection Time (National Standard)≥ 45min
Protection Time (Benzene Penetration)≥ 65min
Protection Time (Sulfur Dioxide Penetration)≥ 35min

Key Application Areas

  • Chemical manufacturing — routine maintenance and turnaround operations
  • Pulp and paper mills — chlorine dioxide and sulfur compound exposure
  • Water treatment facilities — chlorine and sulfur dioxide handling
  • Battery manufacturing — acid electrolyte vapor control
  • Laboratory environments — general chemical handling and spill response

Protection Capabilities

The AE formulation demonstrates excellent adsorption effect on:

  • Organic gases and vapors (benzene, gasoline, acetone, carbon disulfide, ether)
  • Chlorine gas and chlorine dioxide
  • Hydrogen chloride and hydrochloric acid mist
  • Sulfur dioxide and low-concentration hydrogen sulfide
  • Nitrogen oxides (NOx)

  • Q
    What is the difference between AE and standard activated carbon for respirators?
    A

    AE combines organic vapor adsorption (Type A) with acid gas neutralization (Type E) in a single media. The carbon base undergoes alkaline solution loading followed by controlled calcination, creating basic functional groups that react with acidic gases while the underlying micropore structure continues adsorbing organic vapors through physical adsorption.

  • Q
    What specific gases can AE protect against?
    A

    AE demonstrates effective adsorption against organic gases and vapors including benzene, gasoline, acetone, carbon disulfide, and ether. It also neutralizes chlorine gas, chlorine dioxide, hydrogen chloride, hydrochloric acid mist, sulfur dioxide, and low-concentration hydrogen sulfide. Nitrogen oxides (NOx) are also within its protection range.

  • Q
    What are the minimum protection times for AE carbon?
    A

    AE provides anti-acid protection time exceeding 25 minutes per national standards, cyclohexane protection time exceeding 60 minutes (national standard) and 65 minutes (penetration test), and sulfur dioxide protection time exceeding 35 minutes. These values ensure compliance with industrial safety regulations.

  • Q
    In what industries is AE carbon commonly deployed?
    A

    AE serves chemical manufacturing during routine maintenance and turnaround operations, pulp and paper mills handling chlorine dioxide and sulfur compounds, water treatment facilities managing chlorine and sulfur dioxide, battery manufacturing controlling acid electrolyte vapors, and laboratory environments for general chemical handling and spill response.

Packaging & Shipping

Packaging:

To meet diverse customer requirements, our activated carbon is available in multiple packaging options:

  • 20 kg/bag – Ideal for laboratory use, pilot testing, and small-scale applications.
  • 500 kg/bag – Bulk packaging designed for large-scale industrial production.
  • Customized packaging available upon request.

All packages are engineered to maintain quality and prevent moisture absorption.

Shipping:

  • Fast delivery within 15-30 days
  • Export standard packaging
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