(Astringent / Antiseptic)
by Muby Chem
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that produces Alum, renowned for its exceptional purity and efficacy. This compound is particularly valuable in the pharmaceutical industry.
Our advanced technology ensures the production of Alum with exceptional purity and quality, making it an ideal choice for use in the pharmaceutical industry.
Application: MOLALUM® A used in pharmaceutical formulations as an astringent, styptic agent and antiseptic. It helps contract tissues, reduce minor bleeding and control local irritation, making it useful in styptic pencils, mouthwashes, gargles, topical solutions, creams and powders. It is mostly used in topical pharmaceutical preparations and oral care products.
| # | PROPERTY | TYPICAL VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAS No | 7784-24-9 |
| 2 | Molecular Formula | AlK (SO4)2.12H2O |
| 3 | Molecular Weight | 474.4 g/mol |
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - EP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | It occurs as a granular powder or colourless, transparent, crystalline masses. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) Test (C) |
(A) Solution gives the reactions of sulfates. (B) Solution gives the reaction of aluminium. (C) The filtrate gives reaction of potassium |
| 3 | Solubility | It is freely soluble in water, very soluble in boiling water, soluble in glycerol, practically insoluble in ethanol (96 %). |
| 4 | Appearance of Solution | Solution is clear and colourless. |
| 5 | pH | Between 3.0 to 3.5 |
| 6 | Ammonium | Not more than 0.2 %. |
| 7 | Iron | Not more than 100 ppm |
| 8 | Assay | Not less than 99.0% and not more than 100.5% of AlK(SO4)2.12H2O. |
MOLALUM® A is packed in HDPE bag or HDPE drum with double PE liners inside having bar-coded label and tamper-evident seal.
The shelf life is 5 years. Preserve in well-closed containers.
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