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Water Treatment

Aluminium Sulphate (Alum)

Also known as Alum, filter alum, aluminium sulfate

Primary coagulant for potable and industrial water clarification, removing turbidity, colour and phosphate.

  • SKUNSC-ALUM-17
  • CAS number10043-01-3
  • GradeTechnical
  • Puritymin. 17% Al2O3
  • FormGranular
  • AppearanceOff-white granular solid
  • OriginRegional
Warning Not regulated for transport
  • H315 Causes skin irritation
  • H319 Causes serious eye irritation

The safety data sheet for this product is supplied with every consignment and is available on request — ask us for a copy.

Pack size
$18.50 per bag In stock
  • Nationwide delivery, or collect from our Harare depot
  • Safety data sheet supplied with every consignment
  • Technical support on application and handling

The workhorse coagulant in municipal water treatment. Dose rate depends on raw water turbidity and alkalinity, so a jar test is worth doing whenever the source changes.

Specification for Aluminium Sulphate (Alum)
Al2O3 content min. 17.0%
Free acid (as H2SO4) max. 0.3%
Insolubles max. 0.5%
Iron (Fe2O3) max. 0.5%
Standard packaging50 kg PP bag
HS code2833.22
EC number233-135-0
  • Potable water clarification
  • Industrial effluent treatment
  • Phosphate removal in sewage works
  • Paper sizing
  • Swimming pool flocculation

Solutions are acidic and will corrode mild steel and concrete. Keep dry: the granules cake when damp. Wear goggles and gloves when handling dust.

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