Aluminum sulfate
CAS number: 10043-01-3
Synonyms: Alum; Aluminum trisulfate; Cake alum
Industry claims found in: beer and malt beverages
Industry claims used in: infant formula, pickles, relish, and potatoes
Possible physical or functional effects: Firming agents
Properties: industry claims FDA GRAS; used in smokeless tobacco
Toxicology: Irritating to skin, eyes, respiratory tract; ingestion causes nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain; LD50 (oral, mousel) 6207 mg/kg; TLV-TWA 2 mg/m³(ACCGIH)