Your Professional Activated Carbon Cigarette Filter Supplier
We bring together various expert leaders in the R&D and production of activated carbon. Shanxi Xinhua currently cooperates closely with universities and institutions such as Tsinghua University, North University of China, Shanxi Institute of Coal Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Beijing Institute of Coal Science. The company has invested heavily in both funding and scientific personnel for the R&D, production, and application of new activated carbon materials and carbon-based catalyst products.
Why choose us
Certification
Shanxi Xinhua places great emphasis on product quality control and has passed the ISO9001 Quality Management System, ISO14001 Environmental Management System, and ISO45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certifications.
Quality Control
An effective quality control system ensures that the activated carbon produced meets stringent quality standards.
Diverse Product Range
Our company is capable of producing a wide range of activated carbon products to meet the needs of various industries.
Advanced Technology
We are equipped with advanced production technologies that enable us to manufacture high-quality activated carbon.
Activated Carbon Cigarette Filter
The application of activated carbon in cigarette filters is mainly based on its excellent adsorption properties, which can selectively reduce harmful components in smoke while retaining some tobacco flavor. Activated carbon can also improve the taste of smoke, extend the filtration path, and increase product selling points.
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Project |
Specification |
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Application |
Cigarette filter |
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Mesh size |
30-60, 30-70 |
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Iodine Value |
950-1100mg/g |
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CTC |
45-60% |
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Ash |
3% max. |
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Moisture |
3% max. |
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PH |
9-11 |
Activated Charcoal Cigarette Filter Benefits

Absorbs harmful gas components
Activated carbon has a highly porous structure and a large surface area (hundreds to thousands of square meters per gram), allowing it to absorb the following from cigarette smoke:
- Tar and some nicotine
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
- Nitrosamines
- Carcinogens such as benzene and formaldehyde
- Some gaseous toxic substances such as ammonia
Improve the taste of smoke
Activated carbon can absorb some irritating odors or components, reduce irritation to the mouth, throat and trachea, make the smoke softer, and enhance the smoking experience.
Extend the filtration path
Adding activated carbon particles or layered structures inside activated carbon filter tips can increase the path and time for smoke to pass through and improve the purification effect.
Suitable for industrial manufacturing
- Activated carbon particles are small, stable in structure, and easy to fill or compound into filter materials.
- Easy to mass produce, and the cost is relatively controllable, suitable for the cigarette manufacturing industry chain.
The Use of Activated Carbon in Cigarette Filters
Activated carbon is a commonly used material in cigarette filters because it can be effectively utilized for several purposes:
Adsorption
Activated carbon traps pollutants and harmful substances in both gas and liquid phases by adsorbing them. Certain harmful chemicals in cigarette smoke (such as nicotine, tar, and some gases) are adsorbed by activated carbon. This reduces the inhalation of these harmful substances by the user.
Odor and taste reduction
Activated carbon adsorbs substances in cigarette smoke that cause unpleasant odors and tastes, resulting in filtered smoke that is cleaner and less bothersome. This provides a smoke that is less discomforting to both the smoker and the people around them.
Enhancement of filtration effectiveness
Activated carbon works in conjunction with other components of the filter to clean cigarette smoke more effectively. This decreases the amount of harmful substances inhaled by the user through respiration.

Types of Activated Carbon Cigarette Filter Structure
There are many types of activated carbon cigarette filters. Here is a brief introduction to them.
Dual/Triple Filter
1. Activated carbon is sandwiched between two layers of cellulose acetate.
2. This creates a three-layer structure: fiber-carbon-fiber.
3. This is the most commonly used activated carbon filter structure.
Plug-Wrapper Style
1. Activated carbon and fibers are mixed and encased in a paper tube.
2. This is more suitable for short filters or slim cigarettes.
Injection Molding
1. Granular activated carbon is directly injected into the cavity filter.
2. This is suitable for high-end products that require precise control of the carbon content.
How to Use Activated Carbon for Cigarette Filters
1. Select coconut shell or nutshell granular activated carbon (food or medical grade) with a high specific surface area (typically >1000 m²/g). This type of carbon has a rich pore structure, strong adsorption capacity, and is relatively safe.
2. The particle size of activated carbon is generally 30-60 mesh or 30-70 mesh, and the size is controlled to maintain a balance between filtration efficiency and airflow resistance.
3. Activated carbon requires pretreatment, such as dust removal and drying, to prevent contamination and clogging.

Activated Carbon Precautions

1. Activated carbon during transport to prevent mixing with the hard material like, not step, step, to prevent fragmentation of carbon particles, affecting quality.
2. Activated carbon to prevent the tar substances in use should be prohibited tar substances into the activated carbon bed, to prevent blockage of carbon clearance, loss of adsorption. Preferably decoking gas purification equipment.
3. Activated charcoal fire during storage or transport, to prevent direct contact with the fire to prevent fire, avoid completely into oxygen and activated carbon regeneration regeneration, must be reduced by steam cooling after regeneration below 80 oC, otherwise the temperature is high, the case of oxygen, carbon combustion.
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