A double sulfate salt used as a coagulant in water clarification, an astringent and antiperspirant in cosmetics and aftershave, a mordant in textiles, and a firming agent in food.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- KAl(SO4)2·12H2O
- Grades
- technicalcosmeticfood (E522)
- Packaging
- 25 kg bag · 1000 kg big bag · bulk
- Synonyms
- potassium alum · potassium aluminium sulfate · potash alum · E522 · 7784-24-9
- Appearance
- Colourless to white crystalline solid
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
- Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.
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