USALCO Dry Aluminum Sulfate (Iron Free Grade)

USALCO Dry Aluminum Sulfate (Iron Free Grade) is manufactured using a state-of-the-art process and high-quality raw materials, which ensures that the product meets the highest quality standards. USALCO also produces dry alum in various other grades (low-iron and FCC-grade) and in specialty granular sizes to satisfy even the most difficult applications. USALCO's dry alum is used in water treatment, colors and dyes, leather tanning, papermaking, and many other industrial applications. It meets the specifications of the American Water Works Association Standard B403-16 and complies with the requirements of NSF/ANSI/CAN 60: Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals - Health Effects at a maximum dosage of 150 mg/L.

Chemical Name: Aluminum Sulfate

CAS Number: 10043-01-03

Chemical Family: Aluminum Compounds, Aluminum Salts, Sulfates

Grade: Food Grade

Labeling Claims: Iron-free

Applicable Processes: Drinking Water Treatment, Dye Manufacturing, Dyeing, Industrial Water Treatment, Leather Tanning, Paper Manufacturing, Phosphorus Removal, Wastewater Treatment, Water Treatment

Synonyms: Al2(SO4)3, Aluminum Sesquisulfate, Aluminum(III) sulfate, Dialuminium Trisulfate, Dialuminum Sulfate, Dialuminum Trisulfate, Sulfatodialuminium Disulfate, Sulfatodialuminum Disulfate

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Aluminum Compounds,
Aluminum Salts,
Sulfates
Chemical Name: Aluminum Sulfate
Base Chemicals Functions: Intermediate
Technologies: Base Chemicals & Intermediates,
Industrial Additives & Materials
Product Families: Industrial Additives & Materials — Paper & Pulp Chemicals
Finishing Additives & Treatments
Industrial Additives & Materials — Processing Aids
Other Processing Additives
Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Technical Salts & Inorganics
Inorganics
Industrial Additives & Materials — Textile & Leather Chemicals
Finishing Additives & Treatments
Industrial Additives & Materials — Water Treatment Chemicals
Water Treatment Additives

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: Iron-free

Applications & Uses

Markets: Industrial
Applications: Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Chemical Manufacturing
Industrial — Leather & Textiles
Leather Manufacturing
Industrial — Paper & Pulp
Pulping & Processing
Industrial — Power, Water & Utilities
Water Treatment
Applicable Processes: Drinking Water Treatment,
Dye Manufacturing,
Dyeing,
Industrial Water Treatment,
Leather Tanning,
Paper Manufacturing,
Phosphorus Removal,
Wastewater Treatment,
Water Treatment
Industrial Additives End Use: Paper & Pulp
Principal Uses: Drinking water / wastewater treatment – removal of suspended and dissolved matter such as organics and phosphorus.
Product Usage Information: USALCO Dry Aluminum Sulfate (Iron Free Grade) can be used for Water Treatment, colors and dyes, leather tanning, and paper making.

Properties

Physical Form: Solid
Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Aluminum Oxide	17.0 ‐ 17.5	%	—
Iron (Fe)	10 ‐ 50	ppm	—
Insoluble	max. 0.02	%	—
Particle Size (Through 4 Mesh)	0	%	—
Particle Size (Through 10 Mesh)	min. 90	%	—
Specific Gravity	63 - 71	lbs/ft³	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: American Water Work Association (AWWA) Certified,
NSF Approved,
NSF/ANSI 60
Grade: Food Grade

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type: Bags,
Bulk,
Super Sacks
Packaging Information: 50 lb bags, FIBC (supersacks), and bulk (pneumatic trailer).

Storage & Handling

Handling: Observe caution when handling corrosive materials.