Aluminum sodium sulfate

Agent Name
Aluminum sodium sulfate
Alternative Name
Sodium alum, anhydrous
CAS Number
10102-71-3
Formula
Al.2H2-O4-S.Na
Major Category
Metals
Aluminum sodium sulfate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Sodium alum, anhydrous; Aluminum sodium sulfate (AlNa(SO4)2); Aluminum sodium sulfate, NaAl(SO4)2; Soda alum; Sodium alum; Sodium aluminum sulfate; Sodium aluminum sulfate (NaAl(SO4)2); Sulfuric acid, aluminum sodium salt (2:1:1); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Dodecahydrate: Colorless solid; Effloresces in air; [Hawley] White odorless powder; Soluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in textiles (mordant and waterproofing), ceramics, tanning, matches, and inks; Also used in paper sizing (precipitant), sugar refining, water purification, food additives, engraving, and veterinary medications (dusting powder on wounds, astringent, hemostatic agent, and oral treatment of laminitis in horses); [HSDB]
Comments
May cause eye irritation; [HSDB] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline] The dodecahydrate is CAS # 7784-28-3 (sodium alum); See "Aluminum potassium sulfate dodecahydrate." See "Aluminum."
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