Ferric Alum

Product Details:

Alum has several household and industrial uses. Potassium alum is used most often, although ammonium alum, ferric alum and soda alum may be used for many of the same purposes.

• Purification of drinking water as a chemical flocculant
• In styptic pencil to stop bleeding from minor cuts
• Adjuvant in vaccines (chemical that enhances immune response)
• Deodorant "rock"
• Pickling agent to help keep pickles crisp
• Flame retardant
• The acidic component of some types of baking powder
• An ingredient in some homemade and commercial modeling clay
• An ingredient in some depilatory (hair removal) waxes
• Skin whitener
• Ingredient in some brands of toothpaste