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Alum Powder chemical supplier's in Tamilnadu, Coimbatore, Shree Vissnu Scientific Company. Alum Powder chemical supplier's in Tamilnadu, Coimbatore, Shree Vissnu Scientific Company. Alum is a class of chemical compounds. It has four different types: potash, soda, ammonium, and chrome. In general, when we talk of alum powder, we refer to potash or hydrated aluminum potassium sulfate, which is chemically represented as KAl(SO4)2.12H2O. It is available in the form of a fine white powder. This is a naturally occurring mineral substance and is widely used for several commercial purposes. It is still widely used in the treatment of water, in medicine, for cosmetics (in deodorant and antitranspirants), in food preparation (in baking powder and pickling), and to fire-proof paper and cloth. Sodium alum is used in substitution to potassium alum in baking powders. Ammonium alum has a few niche uses. Alum powder (crystallized potassium aluminum sulfate) is an astringent white substance commonly used in pickling recipes to retain crispness. You can find it in the spice aisle of grocery stores. It's also an ingredient in baking powder (responsible for the faintly metallic taste). Alum Safety Depends on Multiple Factors. Any form of aluminum sulfate could be called "alum, " including toxic versions of the chemical. ... Alum may be used to soak some pickles, but it is no longer used in the final pickling solution. Alum in deodorant may be absorbed through the skin into the bloodstream INR 0