Redox Aluminium Sulphate Powder 25kg is a non-ferric aluminium sulphate used as a flocculating agent to help clarify water by drawing fine suspended particles together so they can be removed. Aluminium sulphate is also used to lower soil pH and encourage blue flowers in suitable hydrangea varieties. Supplied in a bulk 25kg bag, this product should be used according to the supplier’s directions for your intended application.
Product Code: ALSULP9200
Specification: 17% Non-ferric 30 Mesh.
General Information about Aluminium Sulphate
The information below describes general uses of aluminium sulphate and is not specific to this Redox product. Suitability for each application depends on the product grade and supplier specifications.
Aluminium sulphate (Al₂(SO₄)₃) has a range of industrial, commercial, and agricultural uses in Australia. Its applications include:
1. Water Treatment & Wastewater Management
- Used as a coagulant in municipal and industrial water treatment plants to help remove impurities, organic matter, and fine particles.
- Improves water clarity by helping suspended particles settle. This process does not replace disinfection.
- Used in wastewater treatment to reduce phosphorus levels.
2. Paper Manufacturing
- Used in paper sizing processes to improve resistance to water penetration.
- Helps control ink absorption and printing quality.
3. Textile Industry
- Used as a mordant in textile dyeing and printing to help dyes bind to fibres.
- Can improve colour retention, depending on the dye and fabric.
4. Soil & Agriculture
- Used to lower soil pH where more acidic conditions are required.
- Used to encourage blue flowers in suitable hydrangea varieties.
- Suitability and application rates depend on soil testing and plant sensitivity to aluminium.
5. Swimming Pools
- Used as a flocculant to help clear cloudy pool water by gathering fine particles into larger clumps for removal.
6. Construction Industry
- Used in certain cement-based formulations to modify setting behaviour.
7. Food Industry
- Food-grade aluminium sulphate has specialised food-processing applications and is identified as additive E520.
- This listing does not establish that the Redox product is food grade or suitable for food use.
8. Tanning & Leather Industry
- Used in some leather tanning processes to help treat and preserve animal hides.
9. Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Uses
- Aluminium sulphate has specialised uses in some pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations.
- These applications require an appropriate grade and formulation. This listing does not establish suitability for use on the body.
Before use, confirm that the product grade and supplier specifications meet the requirements of your intended application.
Disclaimer: Always read and follow the instructions on the product packaging before use, and don't depend on information on this page that may have errors or be outdated.