Product Name: Aluminium Potassium Sulfate

Synonyms: Potassium Alum

Molecular Formula: AlK.(SO4)2.12(H2O)

Molecular Weight: 474.37

CAS No.: 7784-24-9

Description

Potassium aluminium sulfate dodecahydrate is a hydrate resulting from the the formal combination of anhydrous potassium aluminium sulfate with 12 mol eq. of water. It has a role as an astringent, a flame retardant and a mordant. It is a hydrate, an aluminium salt, a metal sulfate and a potassium salt.

Application

The presence of potassium alum reduces swollen mucous membranes that result from inflammation of the nasal, gastrointestinal and urinary passages as well as in the presence of excessive secretions. The induction of the coagulation cascade will also stop bleeding.

The main functions of potassium alum in drugs are as an astringent, antiseptic or adjuvant agent. The astringent action is performed by the induction of coagulation in the superficial tissue layers until the formation of a crust. The formation of alum ions neutralize the charges on plasma proteins, causing the blood to coagulate.