White polypropylene sack labeled Aluminium Sulphate, 50 kg weight, granular powder inside
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Aluminium Sulphate (Industrial Grade)

Aluminium Sulphate is a widely used chemical in water purification and paper production, offered in 50 kg bags for industrial use, with supply available in Kenya.

Technical Specifications

CAS Number10043-01-3
Chemical FormulaAl2(SO4)3
AppearanceWhite crystalline powder or granules
Packaging50 kg polypropylene bags
StorageStore in cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from moisture

Aluminium Sulphate (Industrial Grade) — Specifications, Uses & Availability

Product Overview

Product NameAluminium Sulphate (Industrial Grade)
CategoryWater treatment
AvailabilityIn Stock — Ready for Dispatch

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About Aluminium Sulphate (Industrial Grade)

Aluminium Sulphate is an essential coagulant extensively used in water treatment plants to remove suspended solids and impurities, improving water clarity. It is also utilized in the paper manufacturing process as a sizing agent to enhance paper quality and surface finish. Handling requires appropriate safety measures due to its acidic nature causing irritation upon contact. It is commonly supplied in 50 kg bags for ease of transportation and storage. Finstar Chemicals ensures supply across East African markets, including Kenya, with a focus on reliability and consistent quality. Industrial buyers should consider storage in cool, dry, and well-ventilated areas to maintain product performance, especially in humid climates. Procurement teams will benefit from documented batch testing and certification available upon request, supporting compliance and quality assurance.

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Applications

Water Treatment CoagulantUsed in municipal and industrial water treatment plants to precipitate suspended particles, enabling clarification and safer potable water.
Paper ManufacturingServes as a sizing agent to improve paper strength, printability, and surface uniformity in paper mills.
Textile IndustryApplied as a mordant to fix dyes during textile processing for color fastness enhancement.
Construction UsesUtilized as a set accelerator and concrete additive to improve mix stability and strength development.

Benefits

Efficient Suspended Particle RemovalAluminium Sulphate’s ability to destabilize colloidal particles enhances settling rates in water treatment, reducing turbidity effectively.
Improved Paper QualityIts use as a sizing agent increases paper's resistance to water and ink penetration, benefiting print quality and durability.
Controlled Dye FixationIn textile applications, it enables uniform dye uptake by bonding dyes to fibers, reducing fading and washout.
Accelerated Concrete SettingWhen added to concrete mixes, it promotes faster setting times through chemical acceleration, beneficial for cold or damp conditions.

Features

Industrial Grade PackagingSupplied in heavy-duty 50 kg polypropylene bags designed for safe handling, storage, and transportation.
Batch CertificatesAvailable Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensures conformity to industrial specifications and customer requirements.
Consistent Particle SizeManufactured to maintain uniform particle size distribution which supports predictable coagulation and processing performance.

Industries Served

Water Treatment IndustryUsed primarily as a coagulant chemical to clarify drinking water and treat wastewater effluents.
Paper IndustryUtilized in paper mills to control sizing and surface qualities of paper products.
TextilesFunctions as a mordant facilitating dye fixation in fabric processing.
Construction IndustryUsed as a concrete additive to alter setting properties and improve construction times.

Aluminium Sulphate (Industrial Grade) is supplied by Finstar to industrial buyers across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Read our chemical safety guides for handling best practices.

Delivery Coverage Across Kenya’s Counties

Finstar is a leading supplier of industrial chemicals across Kenya’s counties. Aluminium Sulphate (Industrial Grade) is dispatched from our Nairobi Industrial Area warehouse to businesses nationwide — including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru counties — plus cross-border delivery to Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Towns we regularly supply include:

NairobiMombasaKisumuNakuruEldoretThikaRuiruKiambuMachakosNaivashaNyeriMeruKerichoKakamegaKitaleMalindiNanyukiAthi RiverVoiKilifi

Delivering to a different town or county? Request a quote and our logistics team will confirm delivery timelines to your location.

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