Privi Pharma Pvt. Ltd.

Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing, Shortness of breadth, Treatment: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.Ingestion: Causes irritation to the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. There have been two cases of fatal human poisonings from ingestion of 30 grams of alum.

Aluminum Sulfate commercially known as Alum is white powder, having many industrial uses. There are many types of Alum, with Non-Ferric and Ferric Alum being the most commonly available.White Crystalline Powder White Lumps, Sweetish taste, Min. 2.8 (pH of 5% solution in water) Soluble in water

Treatment: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Give large quantities of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately. Handling: As the pH of Alum is low, it is advisable to use hand gloves when handling Alum.Stability: In closed bags when stored in covered area, Alum is quite stable, Alum is available in 25 kgs 50 Kgs polyethylene lined H.D.P.E. bags