Alum Powder typically refers to Potassium Aluminum Sulfate dodecahydrate, a white crystalline powder. It acts as a coagulant and astringent. Widely used in various sectors due to its acidity and reactivity.
Water Treatment: Flocculant to purify drinking and wastewater; Cosmetics: Used in aftershaves, deodorants for skin tightening and antiseptic effect; Food Industry: As a firming agent in pickling (E522); Textile Industry: As a mordant in dyeing processes; Leather Industry: Used in tanning hides.
