Potassium alum is commonly used in water purification, Leather Tanning, Dyeing, Fireproof Textiles, and Baking Powder.
Potash alum is a chemical compound widely used as the potassium sulfate dodecahydrate. It is double salt that is used commonly in medicine and the water treatment process. Potash alum is also known as potassium alum or potassium aluminium sulfate. The chemical formula of potash alum is K2SO4.Al2(SO4)3.24H2O. It is also commonly referred to as ‘fitkari.’
| Molar Mass |
258.192 g/mol (anhydrous)
474.37 g/mol (dodecahydrate) |
| Density | 1.725 g/cm3 |
| Melting Point | 92 to 95 °C (198 to 203 °F; 365 to 368 K) |
| Boiling Point | 200 °C (392 °F; 473 K) |
| Test | Specification | Result |
| Appearance (Color) | White | White |
| Appearance (Form) | Powder | Powder |
| Solubility (Color) | Colorless | Colorless |
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Solubility (Turbidity) 0.5M, H2O |
Clear to Slightly Hazy | Clear |
| Calcium (Ca) | _ 0.0005 % | 0.0005 % |
| Copper (Cu) | _ 0.0005 % | 0.0005 % |
| Iron (Fe) | _ 0.001 % | 0.001 % |
| Magnesium (Mg) | _ 0.005 % | 0.005 % |
| Sodium (Na) | _ 0.02 % | 0.02 % |
| Phosphorus (P) | _ 0.0005 % | 0.0005 % |
| Lead (Pb) | _ 0.001 % | 0.001 % |
| Zinc (Zn) | _ 0.0005 % | 0.0005 % |
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Chloride (Cl) or = 0.0005% |
Pass | Pass |
| Insoluble Matter | _ 0.005 % | 0.002 % |
| Ammonia (NH4) | _ 0.005 % | 0.002 % |
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Purity by Titration by EDTA |
_> 98.0 % | 99.8 % |
| Form | Liquid |
| Colour | Dark brown |
| Odour | Hydrocarbon-like. |
| Odor Threshold | No Information Available |
| pH | Not Applicable |
| Melting Point | -40 °F ( -40 °C) |
| Boiling Point | 348.8 °F (176 °C) |
| Flash Point | 150.1 °F (65.6 °C) Pensky-Martens Closed Cup |
| Evaporation Rate | 1 (Ether =1) |
| Flammability (solid, gas) | Not Applicable |
| Explosive limits Lower / Uper | Not Available |
| Vapour pressure | 5 mm Hg @ 21°C |
| Vapour Density | > 1 (Air =1) |
| Secific Gravity | 1.42 |
| Decomposition Temperature | No information available |
| Partition coefficient | No data available |
| Autoignition Temperature | No data available |
| Solubility in Water | Not Soluble |
| Viscosity | 400 cSt @ 60°F |
| Explosive properties |
Potash Alum, also known as potassium aluminum sulfate
Agricultural Application : Potash Alum also used to balance pHof SOIL. When Soil is ALKALINE, then use approx 1 Kg Fitkari Diluted solution per Acre basis. NEVER use Fitkari for ACIDIC SOIL and Neutral pH soil. Fitkari, also known as alum, is used in agriculture to improve soil fertility, plant health, and crop production. It can also be used as a pesticide to kill insects and treat fungal and bacterial infections.
Soil fertility
Fitkari can improve soil structure, pH, and nutrient availability.
Plant health
Fitkari can help plants absorb nutrients, strengthen cell structure, and promote robust growth.
Pesticides
Fitkari can be be used as a pesticide to kill insects like aphids, cabbageworms, and cutworms.
Fungal and bacterial infections
Fitkari's antiseptic properties can help protect plants from fungal and bacterial infections
| Product Name | Potassium Alum |
| Part Number | RXSOL-91-6027-025 |
Company Details:....
RX MARINE INTERNATIONAL
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VASHI ,NEW BOMBAY 400703 INDIA
Branch : Kandla, Mumbai , Chennai, Vizag, Kolkata, UAE , OMAN , CANADA and KENYA
| Phone | +91 22 20871200 - 1400 |
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| Website | www.rxmraine.com |
Substances
| Formula | AlK(SO4)2 · 12H2O |
| Molecular weight | 474,39 g/mol |
| CAS-No | 7784-24-9 |
| EC-No. | 233-141-3 |
No components need to be disclosed according to the applicable regulations.
| Classification of the substance or mixture | Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008. |
| Label elements | Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 |
| Other hazards | This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher. |
Description of first aid measures
| If inhaled | After inhalation: fresh air. |
| In case of skin contact | In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower |
| In case of eye contact | After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Remove contact lenses. |
| If swallowed | After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult doctor if feeling unwell. |
| Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed | The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in section 11 |
| Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed | No data available |
Extinguishing media
| Suitable extinguishing media | Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. |
| Unsuitable extinguishing media | For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given. |
| Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture |
Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard.
In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst, with the
risk of a subsequent explosion. The vapor/gas is heavier than air and will spread along
the ground. Vapors may accumulate in low or confined areas or travel a considerable
distance to a source of ignition and flash back.
Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard.
In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst, with the
risk of a subsequent explosion. The vapor/gas is heavier than air and will spread along
the ground. Vapors may accumulate in low or confined areas or travel a considerable
distance to a source of ignition and flash back.
Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard.
In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst, with the
risk of a subsequent explosion. The vapor/gas is heavier than air and will spread along
the ground. Vapors may accumulate in low or confined areas or travel a considerable
distance to a source of ignition and flash back.
Sulfur oxides
Potassium oxides
Aluminum oxide
Not combustible.
Fire may cause evolution of:
Sulfur oxides
Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.
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| Advice for firefighters |
In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus. |
| Further information |
Suppress (knock down) gases/vapors/mists with a water spray jet. Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool.Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if
there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable
training. Move containers from fire area if this can be done without risk. Use water
spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool.
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| Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures |
Advice for non-emergency personnel: Avoid inhalation of dusts. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.
For personal protection see section 8.
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| Environmental precautions | Do not let product enter drains. |
| Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up | Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up dry. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area. Avoid generation of dusts. |
| Reference to other sections | For disposal see section 13. |
| Precautions for safe handling | For precautions see section 2.2. |
| Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities |
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| Storage conditions |
Tightly closed. Dry.
Recommended storage temperature see product label.
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| Specific end use(s) | Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated |
Control parameters
| Eye/face protection | Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses |
| Skin protection |
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet,
supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other
substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please
contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell,
Internet: www.kcl.de).
Full contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:KCL 741 Dermatril® L
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet,
supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other
substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please
contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell,
Internet: www.kcl.de).
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:KCL 741 Dermatril® L
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| Respiratory protection |
Required when dusts are generated.
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following
standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to
the used respiratory protection system.
Recommended Filter type: Filter type P1
The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory
protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer.
These measures have to be properly documented.
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| Control of environmental exposure | Do not let product enter drains.. |
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
| Appearance |
Form: solid
Color: colorless
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| Odor | No data available |
| Odor Threshold | No data available |
| pH | 3,3 at 94,88 g/l |
| Melting point/freezing point | Melting point/range: 92 °C |
| Initial boiling point and boiling range | No data available |
| Flammability (solid, gas) | The product is not flammable. |
| Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits | No data available |
| Flash point | No data available |
| Autoignition temperature | No data available |
| Decomposition temperature |
No data available
materials.Extremely flammable in the presence of the following materials or conditions: oxidizing
materials.
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| pH |
No data available |
| Viscosity |
Viscosity, kinematic: No data available
Viscosity, dynamic: No data available
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| Water solubility | No data available |
| Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water | No data available |
| Vapor pressure | No data available |
| Density | No data available |
| Relative density | No data available |
| Relative vapor density | No data available |
| Particle characteristics | No data available |
| Explosive properties | No data available |
| Oxidizing properties | None |
| Other safety information | |
| Bulk density | ca.900 kg/m3 |
| Reactivity | No data available |
| Chemical stability | The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) |
| Possibility of hazardous reactions | No data available |
| Conditions to avoid | No information available |
| Incompatible materials |
Strong acids
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| Hazardous decomposition products | In the event of fire: see section 5 |
Information on toxicological effects
| Acute toxicity | No data available |
| Skin corrosion/irritation | No data available |
| Serious eye damage/eye irritation | No data available |
| Respiratory or skin sensitization | No data available |
| Germ cell mutagenicity | No data available |
| Carcinogenicity |
No data available
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| Reproductive toxicity | No data available |
| Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure | No data available |
| Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure | No data available |
| Aspiration hazard | No data available |
| Additional Information |
Not available
Gastrointestinal disturbance, To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
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| Toxicity | No data available |
| Persistence and degradability | No data available |
| Bioaccumulative potential | No data available |
| Mobility in soil | No data available |
| Results of PBT and vPvB assessment | This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher. |
| Other adverse effects | No data available |
| Waste treatment methods | |
| Product | See www.retrologistik.com for processes regarding the return of chemicals and containers, or contact us there if you have further questions. |
| UN number | ADR/RID: IMDG: IATA: |
| UN proper shipping name |
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods
IMDG: Not dangerous goods
IATA: Not dangerous goods |
| Transport hazard class(es) | ADR/RID: IMDG: IATA: |
| Packaging group | ADR/RID: IMDG: IATA: |
| Environmental hazards | ADR/RID: no IMDG Marine pollutant: no IATA: no |
| Special precautions for user | No data available |
| Further information | Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations. |
| Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture | This material safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006. |
| Other regulations | Observe work restrictions regarding maternity protection in accordance to Dir 92/85/EEC or stricter national regulations where applicable. Take note of Dir 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work. |
| Chemical Safety Assessment | For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out |
| Other Information |
The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and weassume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no event shall be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if Rx Marine International has been advised of the possibility of such damages. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY :The information in this SDS was obtained from sources which we believe are reliable. However, the information is provided without any warranty, express or implied, regarding its correctness. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use or disposal of the product are beyond our control and may be beyond our knowledge. For this and other reasons, we do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, damage or expense arising out of or in any way connected with the handling, storage, use or disposal of the product. This MSDS was prepared and is to be used only for this product. If the product is used as a component in another product, this MSDS information may not be applicable. |