Ferric and non-ferric alum for potable water, paper sizing and effluent coagulation.
Aluminium sulfate (alum) is a workhorse coagulant used in water treatment plants, textile mordanting and paper sizing. Both ferric (industrial) and non-ferric (potable) grades supplied by Mauryansh Impex.
Specifications
Typical values — request COA for batch-specific specifications.
| Appearance | White / off-white lumps or slabs |
|---|---|
| Al₂O₃ Content | ≥ 17% (non-ferric), ≥ 16% (ferric) |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤ 0.005% (non-ferric), ≤ 0.5% (ferric) |
| Water Insoluble | ≤ 0.5% |
| pH (1% solution) | 3.0 – 3.5 |
| CAS Number | 10043-01-3 |
| HSN Code | 28332200 |
Applications by industry
- Municipal Water: Primary coagulant (non-ferric grade)
- Paper Mills: Sizing and retention
- Textile: Mordant in natural-dye processes
- Effluent Treatment: Phosphate precipitation
Packaging options
- 50 kg HDPE bags
- 1 MT jumbo bags
- 20' FCL: 25 MT
Why source from Mauryansh Impex
- ISO-aligned QA with batch-wise COA and MSDS for every dispatch.
- Export experience across the Gulf, EU, Americas, SE Asia, Australia and Africa.
- Third-party and white-label manufacturing for custom specifications.
Frequently asked questions
Non-ferric (low iron) is mandatory for potable water and paper. Ferric grade is acceptable for industrial effluent where iron staining is not a concern.
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