Alum Powder
Part of our Herbs range, manufactured and exported by Arizone International LLP.
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Alum Powder is a white, crystalline mineral salt, most commonly potassium alum (potassium aluminium sulphate). Known in India as phitkari, it is a household staple used after shaving, for clearing muddy water, in natural deodorants and in traditional remedies. It is also important in water treatment, dyeing, tanning and some food and pharmaceutical uses.
Arizone International supplies Alum Powder and alum crystals in cosmetic, food, pharmaceutical and technical grades for manufacturers, wholesalers and exporters.
What Is Alum?
"Alum" is a family of double sulphate salts. The most common in personal care is potassium alum, KAl(SO4)2·12H2O, which forms clear, colourless crystals. Ammonium alum is another type, also used in deodorant crystals and some industrial applications. Alum has been used since ancient times: the Egyptians and Romans used it as a mordant to fix dyes on cloth, and it was an important trade good in medieval Europe.
How Alum Works
- Astringent ActionAlum tightens skin tissue and helps stop minor bleeding, which is why a block of alum is used by barbers after shaving.
- Anti-Odour EffectIt creates conditions unfavourable to odour-causing bacteria, making it the main ingredient in "crystal" deodorants.
- CoagulationIn water, alum helps small suspended particles clump together and settle, clearing cloudy water. Rubbing a piece of phitkari in a pot of muddy water is a traditional Indian practice.
- MordantingAlum helps natural dyes bind to fibres, giving brighter and more lasting colours.
Applications
- After-shave blocks, styptic pencils and cosmetic astringents
- Natural deodorant crystals, sprays and powders
- Water purification and treatment
- Natural dyeing and textile mordanting
- Leather tanning and paper sizing
- Food uses in small amounts, such as pickling and baking powders, where permitted
- Traditional oral rinses and home remedies
- Vaccine adjuvants use special pharmaceutical aluminium compounds, not household alum
Grades We Supply
- Alum crystals and lumps (phitkari)
- Fine alum powder
- Cosmetic grade for deodorants and personal care
- Food and pharmaceutical grades meeting relevant standards
- Technical grade for water treatment and industry
Safety Notes
Alum is safe in its traditional external uses and in small permitted food amounts, but it should not be swallowed in large quantities, as it can irritate the stomach. Keep out of reach of children. The powder can irritate eyes; wash with water if contact occurs. Cosmetic and food uses must follow local regulations.
Quality Parameters
- Alum type (potassium or ammonium) and assay
- Iron content and colour (whiteness)
- Insoluble matter and pH
- Heavy metals, including lead and arsenic, for cosmetic and food grades
- Particle size for powders
Packaging and Storage
Packed in HDPE bags with liners, typically 25 kg or 50 kg, or in smaller packs. Store in a dry place, as alum can absorb moisture over time.
Tips for Buyers and Formulators
Specify the purity and mesh size you need for cosmetic or water treatment use.
Why Choose Arizone International?
We are an India-based supplier and exporter of natural and mineral raw materials. We supply Alum Powder and crystals in the grade you need, with test reports and full export documentation.
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Specifications
- Category
- Herbs
- Physical Form
- Fine powder or crystals
- Grade Options
- Cosmetic / Water treatment / Industrial grade
- Packaging
- 20–25 kg multi-wall paper or HDPE bags with food-grade PE liner; smaller pouches for private label
- Country of Origin
- India
- Shelf Life
- 24 months in original sealed packing
- Storage Conditions
- Cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture; keep bags closed
Applications
- After-shave blocks, styptic pencils and cosmetic astringents
- Natural deodorant crystals, sprays and powders
- Water purification and treatment
- Natural dyeing and textile mordanting
- Leather tanning and paper sizing
- Food uses in small amounts, such as pickling and baking powders, where permitted
Compliance
Yes. Phitkari is the Hindi name for alum, a mineral salt.
Yes. Potassium and ammonium alum are used in crystal deodorants and after-shave products.
Alum helps settle dirt particles in water, but drinking water still needs proper disinfection.
Yes. We can adjust the mesh size of Alum Powder to your need, from coarse powder for teas to fine powder for capsules and face packs.
Yes. We offer steam-sterilised Alum Powder and share microbiology results so you can check it against your specification.
We export Alum Powder from India to buyers in the USA, the UK, the EU, the Middle East, Australia and 40+ other countries. Orders ship by sea or air on EXW, FOB, CIF or DAP terms, with a certificate of analysis and a certificate of origin.
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