Water Treatment Alum 17% (Aluminium Sulfate) is the primary inorganic coagulant chemical used by municipal water treatment plants, factories, and commercial facilities in Kenya to clear dirty water by aggregating suspended particles into removable flocs.
Water Treatment Alum 17% (Aluminium Sulfate) is the primary inorganic coagulant chemical used by municipal water treatment plants, factories, and commercial facilities in Kenya to clear dirty water by aggregating suspended particles into removable flocs.
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Aluminium Sulfate 17% (Water Treatment Alum) (Technical Grade Granular) supplied by KIKI'S Industrial Chemicals for industrial processing, manufacturing, and commercial applications in Kenya and East Africa.
Product Code: KIC-WTC-003
Also known as: Aluminium Sulfate, Alum, Paper Alum, Cake Alum
Synonyms: Aluminum Sulphate, Filter Alum, Alum Granular
High-grade Aluminium Sulfate 17% (Alum) primary coagulant for municipal drinking water clarification, industrial effluent treatment, and paper sizing in Kenya.
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Aluminium Sulfate (Alum, CAS 10043-01-3) is the most widely utilized primary inorganic coagulant for raw water clarification and industrial wastewater treatment across Kenya and East Africa.
When added to raw water, Aluminium Sulfate hydrolyzes to form insoluble gelatinous aluminium hydroxide flocs. These positively charged flocs neutralize negatively charged suspended clay, silt, and organic matter, causing rapid agglomeration and sedimentation.
Kiki's Industrial Chemicals Ltd supplies prime Aluminium Sulfate 17% (as Al2O3) in 50kg moisture-proof woven polypropylene bags for municipal water boards, beverage facilities, and industrial effluent plants.
In raw water clarification, Alum operates optimally within a pH window of 5.8 to 7.5. The precipitation of Al(OH)3 flocs adsorbs colloidal turbidity particles and humic color compounds.
Dosing requirements typically range from 10 to 100 mg/L depending on raw water turbidity (NTU) and alkalinity levels, determined via jar testing.
Contact Kiki's Water Treatment Specialists for jar test dosing assistance, COA documentation, and bulk tender quotations.
Store in dry, covered chemical storage rooms off bare floors on wooden pallets.
Protect 50kg bags from rain and direct moisture absorption to prevent caking and bag damage.
Aluminium Sulfate powder and dust cause eye irritation and mild skin dryness. Wear dust masks, safety goggles, and work gloves when opening bags.
Spills should be dry swept and disposed of according to environmental guidelines.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air. Eye contact: Flush immediately with water for 15 mins. Skin: Wash off with soap and water.
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COMMERCIAL & TECHNICAL GUIDANCE
Technical, regulatory, and supply guidance for Water Treatment Alum 17% (Aluminium Sulfate) for Drinking Water & Wastewater Coagulation.
Alum (Aluminium Sulfate 17%) is used as a primary coagulant to clarify dirty or muddy water by binding small suspended particles into larger flocs that settle to the bottom.
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