|

Technical Data Sheet (download pdf file)

Characteristics:

Aluminum sulfate (or "alum") is pale green to white in color and is available in powdered and granular forms. It dissolves in water to produce a solution with a pH of approximately (14H₂O product) 3.5 at 1%.

Properties:

Chemical Formula	Al₂(SO₄)₃ • 14H₂O
Molecular weight	594
pH of 1% Solution	3.5 (approx.)
Bulk density (commercial ground form)	63-71 lbs/ft³ (approx.)
Bulk density (powdered form)	38-45 lbs/ft³ (approx.)

Specifications:

Grade	Commercial	Low Iron	Iron-Free
% Total soluble Al₂O₃	17.0 min	17.0 min	17.0 min
% Free Al₂O₃	0.15-0.6	0.15-0.6	0.15-0.6
% Total iron (as Fe₂O₃)	0.7 max	0.05 max	0.009 max
% Insoluble in water	0.5 max	0.2 max	0.10 max

Food grade and FCC grade also available.

Grades, Forms:

Commercial Grade	Granular and Powdered
Low Iron Grade	Granular and Powdered
Iron-Free Grade	Granular and Powdered

Containers

Bulk
Soft or Loose bags

Shipping Locations:

Nichols, CA
Marcus Hook, PA
Wilmington, DE
E. Point, GA (Atlanta)
E. St. Louis, IL

Product Safety Information:

As with any chemical, aluminum sulfate requires care in handling.

Anyone responsible for the procurement, use or disposal of this product should familiarize himself and those handling the product with the appropriate safety and handling precautions involved. Such information is outlined in our Product Safety Data Sheet, which may be obtained by contacting Customer Service.

In the event of an emergency with this product, call the 24-hour General Chemical emergency number: (800) 631-8050.

General Chemical complies with the standards for American Water Works Association Standard ANSI/AWWA B403-93 for Aluminum Sulfate.

Underwriter Laboratories, Inc.® (UL) certifies that General Chemical's Water Chemicals Group is in compliance with ISO 9002.

NSF certifies that plants listed comply with the requirements of ANSLNSF Standard 60 - Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals-Health Effects.

All statements, information, and data given herein are believed to be accurate and reliable but are presented without guaranty, warranty or responsibility of any kind, express or implied. The user should not assume that all safety measures are indicated or that other measures may not be required. All suggestions made herein are intended for use by persona having requisite knowledge and skill, and are to be used at their own risk. General Chemical assumes no responsibility for this information, and potential purchasers waive all claims they may have and agree to indemnify and hold harmless General Chemical from any claims or damages they may later allege relative to their reliance upon these suggestions.