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Aluminum sulfate, anhydrous, 99.99% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Aluminum sulfate acts as a flocculating agent in the purification of drinking water, and in waste water treatment plants. It acts as a mordant in dyeing, printing, textiles and also used in paper manufacturing. It is a waterproofing agent and accelerator in concrete. Further, it is used as a foaming agent in fire fighting foam, photographic film and in photochemicals. It is also used in styptic pencils, pain relief and in dentistry for gingival retraction cords.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
- Packaged under Argon
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Specifications
Melting Point | 770°C |
pH | 3.5 |
Physical Form | Powder |
Quantity | 5 g |
Merck Index | 14,366 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in alcohol and dilute mineral acids. Insoluble in ethanol. |
Formula Weight | 342.15 |
Percent Purity | 99.99% |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
Density | 2.71 g/mL |
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Safety and Handling
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- Aluminum sulfate, anhydrous
- Danger
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- P362+P364-Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
- P321-Specific treatment (see on this label).
- P405-Store locked up.
- P403+P233-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
- P501-Dispose of contents/container to .
RUO – Research Use Only