Activated Carbon -- Coconut 12 X 30 Mesh Drinking Water Grade 0.17 cubic foot bag, weight approximately 5 pounds Uses of activated carbon include: --Air filter replacement --Water filtering and purification (example: Brita filters) --Fish tank filters --General Odor Control (Refrigerator / Litter Box, etc.) --Grow Room Operations and Greenhouses --Range Hoods and Air Scrubbers --Gold Refining Industry --Drinking Water and Tap Water Purification --Various Industrial and Commercial Uses --Hydroponics --Whole House Chlorine Removal from City Water --Pesticide and Herbicide removal from rural well water This product is regulated by the USEPA under NSF 61 standards for materials used in the treatment of drinking water, but not the USFDA for human ingestion. This product is not designed to be ingested. Typical Drinking Water Grade Activated Carbon Specifications: Mesh Range 12 x 30 mesh Shape Granular Iodine Number1050 – 1200 Shipping Weight 6Lbs - 0 Oz