Anhydrous Sodium Aluminum Sulfate

Further Product Name:

Soda Alum (as per IS-260)

Product Description

Sodium Aluminum Sulfate commercially known as Soda-Alum is white hygroscopic powder normally used as an acidulent in food industry and also in manufacture of baking-powder.

Physical Properties

Appearance:	White Crystalline Powder/ white Lumps
Taste:	Sweetish taste
pH:	Min. 2.8 (pH of 5% solution in water)
Solubility:	Soluble in water

 

Chemical Properties:

Alumina content as Al2O3:	17%
Iron as (Fe):	Max. 0.1%
Insoluble Matter:	Max 0.3%
Heavy Metal as Pb	Max 15 ppm

 

Application:

For sizing of paper
As a mordant in dyeing
Water Purification
Petroleum refinery
Effluent treatment
In fire fighting foams

Storage, Stablity & Handling:

Potential Health Effects:
This material hydrolyzes in water to form sulfuric acid, which is responsible for the irritating effects given below.

Inhalation:
Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing, Shortness of breadth.

Ingestion:
Causes irritation to the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. There have been two cases of fatal human poisonings from ingestion of 30 grams of alum.

Treatment:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.

Handling:
As the pH of Alum is low, it is advisable to use hand gloves when handling Alum.

Stability:
In closed bags when stored in covered area, Alum is quite stable.

Packing:

Alum is available in 25 kgs / 50 Kgs polyethylene lined H.D.P.E. bags

Availability

Anhydrous Sodium Aluminum Sulphate is available in 25 kgs / 50 kgs packing form.