Aluminum acetate

Aluminum acetate (CAS 139-12-8), also known as aluminium triacetate, is an aluminum salt of acetic acid.

Where is Aluminum acetate used?

• Water treatment: destabilises suspended particles and colloidal matter for clarification
• Textile and leather processing: mordant and fixing agent that improves dye uptake and colour fastness on natural fibres and hides
• Paper manufacturing: supports fibre bonding and sizing
• Pharmaceutical and topical formulations: astringent active in dermatological preparations
• Its coagulating action on proteins supports wound care products.
• Ceramics and glass: used as an alumina source for glazing and coating.
• Chemical reagent in catalysing organic synthesis reactions or in separation and purification.
• Antiperspirants.

Good to know: Pharmaceutical-grade material meeting USP or BP specifications is available for healthcare and topical formulation applications.

Formulation notes

• Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
• Recommended concentration in antiperspirant use is 0.13 to 0.5 percent.

Typical specification

• Available in monobasic, dibasic, and neutral (tribasic) forms.
• Available in powder and solution forms.
• Decomposes on heating at around 200°C.
• Purity of at least 98.5%.

Regulatory status

• Subject to EU REACH registration (REACH code Y110).
• In the US, included as an active ingredient in 21 CFR 347.12 at 0.13 to 0.5 percent.
• Listed on the US TSCA inventory.

Storage, packaging and handling

• Keep in a tightly closed container at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and incompatible substances.
• Custom packaging options include IBC containers, drums, or bulk.

Technical content is compiled and updated by the SoleChem product team from public technical sources; the certificate of analysis (COA) governs product-specific specifications.