Alum Powder
High-Quality Alum Powder for Water Treatment, Paper Manufacturing, Textile Processing & Industrial Applications
₹34.00
Alum Powder (Potassium/Ammonium/Aluminum Sulfate) is a white, odorless crystalline powder with strong astringent and antiseptic properties. It is commonly known as phitkari. It is used for water purification, skincare, and household applications. It acts as a coagulant to clarify water, an astringent to stop bleeding from cuts, a natural deodorant and a firming agent in food preservation. It is also used in tanning, dyeing and gardening.
Common Types of Alum Powder:
Potassium Alum: It is most widely used for skin, water and culinary purposes.
Ammonium Alum: It is used in cosmetics and water treatment.
Aluminum Sulfate: It is primarily used for municipal water treatment.
Applications of Alum Powder:
Water Purification: Alum (Fitkari) acts as a flocculant, causing suspended particles and impurities to clump together for easy removal in drinking water, industrial water and lake management.
Personal Care & Medical:
Aftershave/Styptic: It is used to stop bleeding from minor nicks, soothe razor burn and tighten skin.
Deodorant: It is applied to the underarms to kill odor-causing bacteria and reduce sweat.
Skincare: It is used to treat acne, reduce oiliness and potentially reduce dandruff.
Food Preservation & Culinary:
Pickling: Alum powder is used to maintain the crispness of fruits and vegetables.
Baking: It is used including in some baking powders as an acidulant.
Cooking: A pinch of alum powder can help stabilize whipped egg whites for meringues.
Industrial & Household:
Textile & Leather: It serves as a mordant in dyeing fabrics and in the tanning of leather.
Fireproofing: It is used to treat paper and cloth to make them fire-resistant.
Gardening: It is used to lower soil pH for acid-loving plants like hydrangeas.
Product Specifications – Alum Powder:
Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
Product Name | Alum Powder |
Chemical Name | Aluminium Sulfate |
Common Name | Alum / Aluminum Sulfate |
Chemical Formula | Al₂(SO₄)₃·xH₂O |
CAS Number | 10043-01-3 |
Molecular Weight | 342.15 g/mol (Al₂(SO₄)₃·18H₂O) |
Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
Odour | Odourless |
Aluminium Sulfate Content | ≥ 97% |
Al₂O₃ Content | ≥ 16% |
Iron (Fe) | ≤ 0.05% |
Water Insoluble Matter | ≤ 0.5% |
pH (1% Solution) | Approx. 3.0–4.0 |
Moisture | Within applicable specification limits |
Solubility in Water | Soluble in water |
Free Acidity | Within applicable specification limits |
Heavy Metals | Within applicable specification limits |
Grade | Technical / Industrial / Water Treatment Grade |
Packaging | 50 Kg PP or HDPE bags |
Storage | Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area. Protect from moisture and keep packaging tightly closed. |
Shelf Life | Typically 12–24 months under recommended storage conditions |
HSN/SAC Code: 28333010
MOQ: 50 Kg.
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