Aluminum sulfate
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Aluminum sulfate
CAS number
10043-01-3
Synonyms
Alum; Aluminum trisulfate; Cake alum
Industry claims found in
beer and malt beverages
Industry claims used in
infant formula, pickles, relish, and potatoes
Possible physical or functional effects
Firming agents
Properties
industry claims FDA GRAS; used in smokeless tobacco
Toxicology
Irritating to skin, eyes, respiratory tract; ingestion causes nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain; LD50 (oral, mousel) 6207 mg/kg; TLV-TWA 2 mg/m³(ACCGIH)
