Potassium Alum, FCC

Potassium alum, also known as potash alum or potassium aluminum sulfate, has the chemical formula KAl(SO₄)₂·12H₂O. Commonly referred to as alum, it is a versatile compound used in water purification, leather tanning, dyeing, fireproof textiles, and baking powder. It also has cosmetic applications as a deodorant, aftershave treatment, and styptic for minor shaving cuts. Alum crystallizes in regular octahedra with flattened corners and is widely used in crystal growth experiments.

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Applications and Benefits:

• Water purification
• Leather tanning
• Dyeing
• Fireproofing textiles
• Baking powder ingredient
• Cosmetic uses (deodorant, aftershave, styptic powder)
• Crystal growth experiments

Additional Information:

Potassium alum is a versatile FCC-grade compound with a wide range of industrial, cosmetic, and educational applications. For more information, download the Safety Data Sheet.

Aluminum Sulfate

Technical-grade aluminum sulfate [Al2(SO4)3], also known as Alum, Pearl Alum, or Cake Alum. Meets American Water Works Association Standard B-403-98 for municipal and industrial water treatment.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Water treatment for municipal and industrial supplies.
• Used as a mordant for dyeing textiles.
• Controls pH in paper manufacturing processes.
• Acts as a waterproofing agent for concrete.
• Clarifies fats and oils in industrial processes.
• Used in lubrication compositions.

Caution:

Handle with care. Avoid inhalation and contact with skin or eyes. Store in a dry, cool place.

Potassium Carbonate, 99.5%, FCC

Potassium Carbonate, 99.5% FCC, is a highly pure, versatile chemical compound used across various industries. Also known as Carbonic Acid Dipotassium Salt, Pearl Ash, or Potash, this technical-grade material is essential in the production of pigments, printing inks, soft soaps, and for washing raw wool. It serves as a vital laboratory reagent and plays a role in various chemical reactions. Potassium Carbonate is water-soluble but insoluble in alcohol, and while non-combustible, its solutions can be irritant to tissues. Its reliability and wide application range make it indispensable for both industrial processes and scientific endeavors.

Key Features

• Highly pure 99.5% FCC-grade compound
• Water-soluble; insoluble in alcohol
• Non-combustible but solutions are tissue irritants
• Essential in pigments, printing inks, and soaps
• Useful for wool washing and laboratory reagents
• Synonyms: Pearl Ash, Potash, Salt of Tartar

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