Potash Alum (Potassium Alum) Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Potassium Alum
- Potassium Aluminium Sulphate
- Potassium Aluminum Sulfate
- Potassium Aluminium Sulfate Dodecahydrate
Potash alum supplier for water treatment, textile, paper, personal-care and industrial buyers in Malaysia. Also called potassium alum and potassium aluminium sulphate, this product is the potassium aluminium sulfate dodecahydrate used for clarification, mordanting, sizing and astringent formulations.
Commercial forms include potash alum crystals, ground powder and granules in technical, water-treatment and cosmetic or deodorant grades. Crystal material is charged for dissolution, while powder supports faster dissolving and dry blends. Grade selection should follow the process or formulation requirement.
Water plants and industrial effluent systems use potash alum where potassium alum is specified for flocculation support. Textile dyers use it as a mordant, paper mills may use it in sizing chemistry, and personal-care makers select suitable grades for deodorant and astringent products. It is a different salt from aluminium sulphate, ammonium alum and fertiliser potash.
Send the required form or grade, application, target specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 7784-24-9
- Formula
- KAl(SO4)2·12H2O
- Grade
- industrial, technical
- Appearance
- colourless to white crystals, powder or granules
Potash Alum grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potash alum crystals | clear to white crystalline solid (dodecahydrate) | — | Dissolution and charge-in for water clarification, textile mordanting, leather processing and general chemical use where crystal form is preferred. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Potash alum powder | ground white crystalline powder | — | Faster dissolution and dry blending where fine particle size supports dosing, formulation or cosmetic powder systems. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Water-treatment grade potash alum | crystals, powder or granules as quoted | — | Clarification and flocculation support in process water and selected industrial effluent duties where potassium alum is specified. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Cosmetic and deodorant grade potassium alum | crystals or milled powder | — | Astringent and deodorant base formulations where a cosmetic-oriented potassium alum grade is required. Confirm the target grade with the enquiry. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy potash alum from ChemTrade
Request a quote for potash alum
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | colourless to white crystals, powder or granules according to form | — |
| Chemical identity | potassium aluminium sulphate dodecahydrate | — |
| Solubility | soluble in water | — |
| Common commercial form | dodecahydrate crystals or milled powder | — |
Potash Alum applications
Safety and handling
Keep sealed in a cool, dry place and protect from moisture. Control dust when handling powder and follow the safety information for the quoted grade.
Common questions about potash alum
Are potash alum and potassium alum the same product?
Yes. Potash alum and potassium alum both refer to potassium aluminium sulphate, commonly supplied as the dodecahydrate. They are not aluminium sulphate, ammonium alum, chrome alum or fertiliser potash products such as muriate of potash or sulphate of potash.
Which potash alum form should I request?
Crystals are often selected for dissolution and general industrial charge-in. Powder is preferred for faster dissolving and dry blending. Water-treatment and cosmetic or deodorant grades should be named when the application needs a more specific selection.
What specifications should a buyer provide for potash alum?
State the intended use and any required limits for assay, moisture, insoluble matter, particle size, appearance and documentation. If you already run a formulation or process, include the current specification so the quoted grade can be matched more closely.
Is potash alum used in water treatment and textile dyeing?
Yes. Buyers use potash alum for clarification and flocculation support in water duties and as a mordant in textile dyeing. Suitability depends on the water chemistry or dye system, so describe the process and performance target when enquiring.
Can potash alum be used in deodorant or cosmetic formulations?
Potassium alum is used as an astringent and deodorant raw material in crystal and powder systems. Request a cosmetic-oriented grade and list any purity or documentation needs in the enquiry so the quotation can address them.
What details are needed for a potash alum price enquiry?
Provide the form or grade, application, target specification, quantity and delivery location. Mention preferred pack format, documentation needs and required timing so the quotation can cover the full requirement.