CAS： 7784-24-9
MF： AlH24KO20S2
Appearance： white to colourless crystals
| Water purification: | Used as a flocculant |
| Leather tanning: | Used in the tanning process |
| Fireproof textiles: | Used in the production of fireproof textiles |
| Baking powder: | Used as E number E522 in baking powder |
| Dyeing: | Used as a mordant for protein fibers like wool and silk |
InChI:InChI=1/Al.K.H2O4S.12H2O/c;;1-5(2,3)4;;;;;;;;;;;;/h;;(H2,1,2,3,4);12*1H2/q+3;+1;;;;;;;;;;;;;/p-2
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) notes that there are concerns that potassium alum may not be safe for long-term use, but also mentions that the evidence is insufficient and gives it a low score for toxicity.
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Reference |
Abstract |
| Potassium Aluminium Sulphate (Alum) Inhibits Growth of Human Axillary Malodor-Producing Skin Flora in Vitro |
This study aimed to determine the antimicrobial activities of potassium aluminium salts (alum) against four malodor-producing axillary bacterial flora, as an alternative natural product for reducing axillary malodor. , Journal of Clinical and Health Sciences 1(1):59-63 |
| Growth and Characterization of Potassium Aluminium Sulphate Dodecahydrate Single Crystals |
Single crystals of Potassium aluminium sulphate dodecahydrate with very high transparency were grown form aqueous solution by slow evaporation technique. Single crystals X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that the crystal belongs to cubic system with the space group Pa3. The dielectric studies were carried at room temperature. The spectra analysis and conductivity studies were carried out for single crystals. , S. Hemalatha and P. R. Umarani and B. Rajagobalan |
