Aluminum Sulfate
- INCI:
- Aluminum Sulfate
- Also known as:
- Aluminic sulfate · Industrial alum
Traditional inorganic coagulant for the clarification of water and effluents. It promotes the agglomeration of suspended particles and colloids for subsequent sedimentation or filtration. It is also used as a fixing mordant in textiles and tanning, and in other cosmetic, cleaning and veterinary applications depending on the formulation and applicable regulations.
Functions
Typical applications
- Drinking water treatment
- Industrial effluent treatment
- Sizing in the paper industry
- Pool clarification
- Leather tanning and textile mordant
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