ALUMINUM POTASSIUM SULFATE
- CAS No.
- 10043-67-1
- Chemical Name:
- ALUMINUM POTASSIUM SULFATE
- Synonyms
- ALUMINIUM POTASSIUM SULFATE;POTASSIUM ALUMINUM SULFATE;alum,n.f.;burntalum;driedalum;Kaliumalaun;ALUM POTASSIUM;exsiccatedalum;burntpotassiumalum;aluminumpotassiumalum
- CBNumber:
- CB0689708
- Molecular Formula:
- AlKO8S2
- Molecular Weight:
- 258.21
- MOL File:
- 10043-67-1.mol
- MSDS File:
- SDS
- Modify Date:
- 2024/7/24 17:31:20
| Density | 1.725 g/cm3 |
|---|---|
| solubility | Freely soluble in water, very soluble in boiling water; soluble in glycerol; practically insoluble in ethanol (96%). |
| form | white hygroscopic powder |
| color | white |
| Water Solubility | g/100g H2O: 3.00 (0°C), 5.90 (20°C), 109 (90°C) [LAN05] |
| Merck | 13,359 |
| LogP | -1.031 (est) |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 10043-67-1(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Potassium aluminum sulfate (10043-67-1) |
ALUMINUM POTASSIUM SULFATE Chemical Properties,Uses,Production
Chemical Properties
white powder(s); absorbs atmospheric moisture [MER06]
Uses
Astringent (topical).
Production Methods
Potassium alum is manufactured by treating bauxite with sulfuric acid and then potassium sulfate. Alternatively, aluminum sulfate is reacted with potassium sulfate.
Definition
ChEBI: A metal sulfate composed of potassium, aluminium and sulfate ions in the ration 1:1:2.
Pharmaceutical Applications
Potassium alum precipitates proteins and is a powerful astringent.
The ability to precipitate proteins is utilized in the manufacture of
vaccines, where purified proteins are coprecipitated with and
adsorbed onto potassium alum.
Potassium alum is often included in preparations used as
mouthwashes or gargles and in dermatological preparations, and
it may be used as a topical hemostatic, either as a solid or as a
solution. Intravesical instillation of potassium alum, typically as a
1% solution, has been used for hemorrhagic cystitis.
Safety
Potassium alum is often included in preparations used as
mouthwashes or gargles and in dermatological preparations.
Large doses of potassium alum act as an irritant and may be
corrosive; gum necrosis and gastrointestinal hemorrhage have
occurred. Acute encephalopathy has been reported following
bladder irrigation with alum solutions in the treatment of bladder
hemorrhage. Anecdotal evidence suggests that this practice should
be avoided for patients with renal insufficiency.
storage
Store in a cool, dry place in tightly closed containers. Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. When kept for a long time at 60–65°C (or over sulfuric acid) potassium alum dodecahydrate loses water, which is reabsorbed on exposure to air. It becomes anhydrous at about 200°C.
Incompatibilities
Potassium alum is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, aluminum, copper, steel, and zinc. When it is dispensed in powders with phenol, salicylates, or tannic acid, gray or green colors may be developed owing to traces of iron in the alum.
Regulatory Status
GRAS listed. Included in the FDA Inactive Ingredients Database (vaginal; suppository). Included in medicines licensed in the UK.
ALUMINUM POTASSIUM SULFATE Preparation Products And Raw materials
Raw materials
Preparation Products
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| Supplier | Advantage |
|---|---|
| QUALIKEMS FINE CHEM PVT LTD | 58 |
| ALLIPO CHEMICALS | 58 |
| JSK Chemicals | 58 |
| Kronox Lab Sciences Pvt Ltd | 58 |
| Euroasia Trans Continental | 47 |
| Indiana Chem- Port | 58 |
| ANMOL CHEMICALS | 58 |
| Sood Chemicals | 58 |
| PK Chlorochem Private Limited | 58 |
| Kronox Lab Sciences Private Limited | 58 |