SODIUM ALUMINUM SULFATE

Химические свойства

Colorless crystals; saline, astringent taste; effloresces in air. Soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol. Noncombustible.

Использование

Sodium Aluminum Sulfate is a leavening agent that releases the majority of the gas during baking, and is not used alone but in com- bination with a faster-acting leavening agent such as monocalcium phosphate. this results in a double-acting baking powder. it is almost nonreactive until heat is applied. it is used in baked goods.

Общее описание

A colorless crystalline solid. Used in textiles, paper making, water purification, food processing.

Реакции воздуха и воды

Solid effloresces in air. Water soluble.

Профиль реактивности

SODIUM ALUMINUM SULFATE gives acidic solutions in water.

Угроза здоровью

Inhalation of material may be harmful. Contact may cause burns to skin and eyes. Inhalation of Asbestos dust may have a damaging effect on the lungs. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Some liquids produce vapors that may cause dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control may cause pollution.

Пожароопасность

Some may burn but none ignite readily. Containers may explode when heated. Some may be transported hot.

Профиль безопасности

A weak sensitizer. A general-purpose food addtive. Local contact may cause contact dermatitis. An irritant. See also SULFATES and ALUMINUM COMPOUNDS. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of SO, and Na2O.