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Technical Information
Sodium Aluminum Sulfate, Anhydrous

CHEMICAL NAME:	Sodium Aluminum Sulfate, Anhydrous
FORMULA:	Na₂Al₂(SO₄)₄
DESCRIPTION:	Anhydrous, white, free-flowing powdered material that occur as colorless crystals.
	Odorless with a saline, astringent taste.
CAS NUMBER:	10102-71-3

TYPICAL PROPERTIES:
Neutralizing Value	104.0-108.0
Assay	99.0% min.
Loss on Drying	1.0% max.
Typical pH of a 1% solution	3.0-3.8
Solubility	Slowly soluble in water; insoluble in alcohol
Bulk Density (lbs/ft3)	53-58
Sieving:
Through 100 mesh	98.0% min.
Through 200 mesh	91.0% min
COMPOSITION:
Sodium (Na)	Positive
Aluminum (Al)	Positive
Sulfate (SO4)	Positive
Ammonium Salts	To Pass Test
Free Alumina	0.2% max.
Arsenic (As)	1.0 ppm max.
Fluoride (F)	30.0 ppm max.
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	5.0 ppm max.
Lead (Pb)	10.0 ppm max.
Sclenium (Se)	10.0 ppm max.
Iron (Fe)	0.1% max.

PACKAGING: Bulk or net weight 50 or 100 lb. bags, or 2500 lb. Supersack, all in lined, polethylene bags.

USES: Sodium Aluminum Sulfate is a leavening acid used in baking powders, prepared institutional and

retail cake, cookie, and biscuit mixes, muffins, self-rising flour mixes and corn meals, flour tortillas and

breading batters among others. Used as a buffer, neutralizing agent, stabilizing agent, firming agent, and as

a replacement in yeast foods.

STORE CONDITIONS: Maintain in a dry, closed place

The information herein is believed to be reliable. However, no warranty, expressed or implied, is made as to its accuracy or completeness and non is made as to merchantability of the material or its fitness for any purpose. The manufacturer or Vitusa Products shall not be liable for consequential damage to persons or property resulting from its use. Nothing herein shall be construed as a recommendation for use in violation of any patent or license.