Applications

• As a mordant in hand dyeing
• Making crystals
• Is an astringent/styptic and antiseptic
• A natural deodorant by inhibiting the growth of the bacteria responsible for body odor
• General Laboratory Reagent

General

Ammonium aluminium sulfate, also known as ammonium alum or just alum, is a white crystalline double sulfate usually encountered as the dodecahydrate, formula (NH4)Al(SO4)2-12H2O.

It is used in small amounts in a variety of niche applications.

The dodecahydrate occurs naturally as the rare mineral tschermigite.

Specification

• Minimum Assay: >99%
• Molecular Formula: AlH4(SO4)2-12H2O
• Molecular Weight: 453.32 g/mol
• Melting Point: 93.5 C
• Solubility in water (% weight): 14% in water
• Insoluble matter: <0.001%
• Reaction: 3.22
• Chloride (Cl): <0.001%
• Nitrate (NO3): <0.001%
• Phosphate (PO4): 0.002%
• Silicate (SiO3): <0.002%
• Arsenic (As): <0.00005%
• Copper (Cu): 0.00009%
• Iron (Fe): 0.00034%
• Lead (as Pb): 0.001%
• Potassium (K): <0.0004%
• Sodium (Na): <0.001%
• Calcium (Ca): <0.0001%

Hazards

Hazard Phrases: Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.

Prec Phrases: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

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