USALCO Dry Aluminum Sulfate (Low Iron Grade)

USALCO Dry Aluminum Sulfate (Low Iron Grade) is produced using advanced techniques and high-quality materials to meet the highest quality standards. USALCO also produces dry alum in various other grades (iron-free and FCC-grade) and custom granular sizes to meet a wide range of applications. This product is used in water treatment, dye production, leather tanning, papermaking, and other industrial applications. It adheres to the American Water Works Association Standard B403-16 and meets the requirements of NSF/ANSI/CAN 60: Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals - Health Effects with a maximum dosage limit of 150 mg/L.

Chemical Name: Aluminum Sulfate

CAS Number: 10043-01-3

Chemical Family: Aluminum Compounds, Aluminum Salts, Sulfates

Grade: Food Grade

Labeling Claims: Low Iron

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
Technologies: Base Chemicals & Intermediates,
Industrial Additives & Materials
Product Families: Industrial Additives & Materials — Paper & Pulp Chemicals
Finishing Additives & Treatments
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: Low Iron

Applications & Uses

Markets: Industrial
Applications: Industrial — Leather & Textiles
Leather Manufacturing
Industrial — Paper & Pulp
Pulping & Processing
Industrial — Power, Water & Utilities
Water Treatment
Applicable Processes: Drinking Water Treatment,
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.

Properties

Physical Form: Solid
Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Aluminum Oxide	17.0 ‐ 17.5	%	—
Iron (Fe)	10‐100	ppm	—
Insoluble	max. 0.05	%	—
Particle Size (Through 4 Mesh)	0	%	—
Particle Size (Through 10 Mesh)	min. 90	%	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: NSF Approved,
NSF/ANSI 60
Grade: Food Grade

Packaging & Availability

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

Storage & Handling

Handling: Observe caution when handling corrosive materials.