Product Name:

Aluminum Sulfate

WCode:

01-012

CAS No.

10043-01-3

Molecular Formula:

Al2(SO4)3

Formula Weight:

342.14

           

Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State

White to off white lump or powder

Melting Point

770°C (Decomposes)

Specific Gravity

2.7

Solubility in Water

Soluble

PH

>2.9 (5% solution)

NFPA Ratings

Health: 1; Flammability: 0; Reactivity:0

Flash Point

Not considered to be a fire hazard

Stability

Stable under ordinary conditions

 

 

Applications

Coagulant in pulp and paper mills, water purification and treatment, leather tanning, textiles; lubricating compositions,fire retardants; decolourisaton agent in petroleum , deodorizer; food additive; firming agent; sizing paper; lakes; dyeing mordant; foaming agent in firefighting foams; fireproofing cloth; catalyst,  pH control ; waterproofing concrete.

 

Sales Specification

Appearance:

White crystal

 

Al2O3:

16% Min

 

Fe:

0.003% Max

 

PH:

3 Min

 

Insoluble Substance in Water:

0.005% Max

 

Granularity:

12

 

Special Gravity:

1.69

 

Boiling Point:

86.50 °C

 

 

 

 

Packing:

In 50 LBS kraft paper bag, 40 bags per pallet