Aluminum Potassium Sulfate

AlK(SO₄) ₂^.12H₂O

FW: 474.39

HAZARD ALERT: Irritating to body tissues. Avoid all body tissue contact.

[Avoid contact with strong oxidizers, bases, steel, aluminum, copper and zinc.]

Synonym: Alum

Storage: Inorganic #3 [Cabinet 2; shelf 3]

Shelf Life: Indefinite

Soluble: Slightly soluble in water (15%).

Color: White

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CAS No. 7784-24-9

M.p. 92.5^oC; when heated to decomposition, emits toxic sulfur trioxide fumes.

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