White crystalline aluminum sulphate powder in a 25 kg industrial paper sack
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Aluminum Sulphate (Industrial Grade)

Aluminum Sulphate (Industrial Grade) is a key raw material used for water treatment and paper manufacturing. Supplied in 25kg bags, it serves multiple industrial processes including dye fixation and wastewater clarification.

Technical Specifications

CAS Number10043-01-3
Chemical FormulaAl2(SO4)3
AppearanceWhite crystalline powder
Packaging25 kg bags, bulk supply available
StorageStore in cool, dry, ventilated chemical storage

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

Product Overview

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

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About Aluminum Sulphate (Industrial Grade)

Aluminum Sulphate (Industrial Grade) is predominantly employed as a coagulating agent in municipal and industrial water treatment plants to remove suspended solids and impurities by flocculation. This enhances water clarity and quality before further processing or discharge. In the paper industry, it acts as a sizing agent to improve the paper’s resistance to water and ink penetration, optimizing printability and durability. The product is supplied in 25 kg bags, with options for bulk quantities suitable for extended industrial use and efficient storage management. Proper handling involves storing in cool, dry, and ventilated areas to prevent caking and degradation. Finstar Chemicals distributes Aluminum Sulphate efficiently to procurement teams and industrial facilities across East Africa, ensuring timely delivery and necessary quality certifications. In wastewater treatment, its ability to precipitate phosphate compounds aids in environmental compliance and reduces eutrophication risks in water bodies. Additionally, it finds applications in dye fixation during textile manufacturing, where it enhances dye uptake and color fastness. Industrial buyers benefit from receiving batch-specific Certificates of Analysis, facilitating compliance with regulatory frameworks. Finstar’s aluminum sulphate ensures consistent chemical activity required for dependable process control under variable operational conditions.

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Applications

Water treatment coagulantUsed to destabilize and aggregate suspended particles for effective removal during filtration in water purification systems.
Paper manufacturing sizing agentEnhances paper resistance to liquids by improving the fiber's surface properties during production.
Wastewater phosphate removalPrecipitates phosphate ions, reducing environmental impact in effluent discharge applications.
Textile dye fixationImproves dye bonding to fibers, increasing color fastness and reducing dye waste.

Benefits

Improves water clarityAluminum sulphate’s coagulation mechanism reduces turbidity by aggregating fine suspended solids for removal.
Enhances paper durabilityIts chemical interaction with cellulose fibers improves sizing, yielding stronger, water-resistant paper products.
Reduces phosphate loadsPrecipitation of phosphate ions lowers nutrient pollution in wastewater, supporting regulatory compliance.
Increases dye uptake efficiencyFacilitates better dye-fiber interaction, minimizing dye usage and improving textile quality.

Features

Industrial-grade purityFormulated to meet rigorous performance standards required for water treatment and paper processes.
Standardized 25 kg bag packagingEnables convenient handling and storage while supporting consistent batch quality and traceability.
Batch testing and certificationProvides Certificates of Analysis upon request for process assurance and quality verification.

Industries Served

Water TreatmentUtilized as the primary coagulant chemical to treat drinking water and wastewater streams.
Paper IndustryApplied in sizing processes to enhance paper printability and water resistance characteristics.
Textile ManufacturingSupports dye fixation to improve product coloration and lower operational waste.
Environmental ServicesUsed in effluent treatment plants to remove phosphates and heavy metals before discharge.

Aluminum 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. Aluminum 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

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