Aluminum Sulfate

Everything you have wanted to know! Do you work with aluminum sulfate? Have you ever wondered how this amazing chemical goes from raw materials to the product in your hands? The Definitive Guide to Aluminum Sulfate is a comprehensive eBook about alum’s applications, storage and handling, as well as environmental risks, and more. Get the…Read More

Although aluminum sulfate is an incredibly useful chemical, it can be toxic and can have a negative impact on both humans and the environment if not handled appropriately. Here, we will discuss alum toxicity to humans and the environment. Toxicity to humans Aluminum sulfate is fairly non-toxic, with acute and chronic oral LD50 both greater…Read More

As we have learned from our posts about aluminum sulfate so far, alum is a chemical compound mainly used as a coagulating agent in the purification of drinking water and wastewater treatment plants, among several other applications. This has all been related to the final product, alum. But wouldn’t it be interesting to learn how…Read More

Packaging Aluminum Sulfate In a prior post we spoke about how to provide safe storage for aluminum sulfate. Packaging alum for transport requires many of the same procedures and protocols to ensure it is delivered safely to its destination. It’s important to prevent environmental contamination (more about this in a future post), safeguard those handling…Read More

Benefits of Using Alum If you run a poultry farm, you can experience these advantages by using alum as poultry litter amendment (1): Reduced ammonia levels in the poultry house. Decreased pathogen levels in litter and on birds. Improved bird performance (due to less ammonia and fewer pathogens). Lowered energy costs because you need less…Read More