Aluminum Hydroxide CAS#21645-51-2

Aluminum hydroxide, insoluble in water, soluble in dilute mineral acids and alkali hydroxides (4 % suspension in water), white, amorphous powder. For other relevant properties and production, see→Aluminum Oxide, Chap. 1.1. Available as Al(OH)3·nH2O (algedrate) and algedrate hexitol complex.

Product Usage

Pharmaceutical field: As an antacid, it can neutralize stomach acid, and is used to treat diseases such as excessive stomach acid and gastric ulcer, and relieve stomach discomfort.

Flame retardant field: It is a commonly used inorganic flame retardant, added to plastics, rubber, textiles and other materials, absorb heat when heat decomposition, release water vapor, play a flame retardant, smoke suppression role, improve the fire performance of the material.

Chemical raw materials: It is an important raw material for the preparation of aluminum oxide, aluminum sulfate, polyaluminum chloride and other aluminum compounds.

Other applications: Used as a rubbing agent in toothpaste to help clean teeth; It is used in the paper industry to improve the water resistance and printing performance of paper. Used as an additive in cosmetics, it has the function of absorbing oil and regulating pH value.