Potassium Alum / Potash Alum / Tawas - Traditional Deodorant

Other names: Potassium alum; Potash alum.

CAS Number: 10043-67-1; 7784-24-9 (Dodecahydrate)

Potash Alum, Potassium alum or Potassium Aluminum Sulfate is a chemical compound (the potassium double sulfate of aluminium) of Potassium, Aluminum and Sulphur. It is commonly found in its Dodecahydrate form as KAl(SO4)2·12H2O. Potash Alum is a naturally mineral salt obtained from Alunite, a mineral mined from sulfur-containing volcanic sediments source. Potassium alum crystallizes in regular octahedral with flattened corners and is very soluble in water to give an acid solution.

It is commonly used in water purification, leather tanning, dyeing, fireproof textiles, and baking powder. It also has cosmetic uses as a deodorant, as an aftershave treatment and as a styptic for minor bleeding from shaving.

Uses:

1. Personal care

1.1 Used as Deodorant because of antibacterial and astringent properties

1.2 Used for Skin Whitening and removal of pigmentation

1.3 Has astringent and styptic properties, which makes it great for use as an aftershave. It closes the pores and reduces bleeding caused by small nicks from the razor.

1.4 It helps reduce shine and grease for oily skin face.

2. For Problem Skin

2.1 Used as a face mask to get rid of pimples

2.2 Tighten the skin and treat wrinkles. Apply moisturizer after use.

2.3 Relieves the painful problem associated with cracked heeks..

3. Hair Care

3.1 Causes the hair to stand on end and is used as hair gel ensures the hair dressing and styling are properly done..

3.2 Alum for Removing Hair Unwanted body hair can be easily removed using Potash Alum and rose water.

3.3 For Treating Lice

Mix little powdered alum with tea tree oil and water, apply it over scalp and rinse it off.

4. Oral Care

Potash Alum is used in toothpastes, and tooth powders for tooth whitening and oral hygiene purposes. It is also used in Mouth Rinse to keep a healthy gum and remove mouth odour.

5. Purifying Water

Its antibacterial property helps disinfect the water from bacterial contamination, enabling the water drinkable or for bathing purposes.

6. Household Uses

It is used as an ingredient in baking powder as an additive for pickling. It is often used to make a home-made deodorant and has been used for cleaning and other applications. It is a flame retardant. It is one the chemical ingredients used in fire extinguishers.