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USALCO Sodium Aluminate Solution (38%)

USALCO Sodium Aluminate Solution (38%) is an economical source of highly reactive alumina manufactured by dissolving alumina tri‐hydrate (ATH) into sodium hydroxide and water. USALCO 38 is also stabilized to prevent alumina from precipitating. The use of only stringently selected raw materials and state‐of‐the‐art manufacturing practices ensures that USALCO 38 is of the highest quality. USALCO 38 meets the specifications of the American Water Works Association Standard B405‐16 and complies with the requirements of NSF/ANSI/CAN 60: Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals ‐Health Effects at a maximum dosage of 105 mg/L.

Chemical Name: Sodium Aluminate

CAS Number: 1302-42-7

Chemical Family: Aluminum Compounds, Sodium Salts

Applicable Processes: Catalyst Manufacturing, Dessicants Purification, Drinking Water Treatment, Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC), Groundwater Treatment, Hydrocracking (HCK), Hydrotreating (HDT), Industrial Water Treatment, Isomerization (ISOM), Lime Softening, Molecular Sieves Production, Paper Manufacturing, Phosphorus Removal, Reforming (REF), Synthetic Zeolite Production, Titanium Oxides Manufacturing, Wastewater Treatment, Water Clarification, Water Treatment

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Aluminum Compounds,
Sodium Salts
Chemical Name
Sodium Aluminate
Industrial Additives Functions
Coagulant,
Pitch Control,
Sizing Agent
Chemical Formula
Na₂Al₂O₄
Technologies
Base Chemicals & Intermediates,
Industrial Additives & Materials
Product Families
Industrial Additives & Materials — Construction Chemicals
Cement & Concrete Additives
Industrial Additives & Materials — Paper & Pulp Chemicals
Finishing Additives & Treatments
Industrial Additives & Materials — Processing Aids
Other Processing Additives
Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Technical Salts & Inorganics
Inorganics
Industrial Additives & Materials — Water Treatment Chemicals
Water Treatment Additives

Features & Benefits

Industrial Additives Features
Better Pitch Control,
pH Adjustment

Applications & Uses

Markets
Industrial
Applications
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Chemical Manufacturing
Industrial — Paper & Pulp
Pulping & Processing
Industrial — Power, Water & Utilities
Water Treatment
Applicable Processes
Catalyst Manufacturing,
Dessicants Purification,
Drinking Water Treatment,
Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC),
Groundwater Treatment,
Hydrocracking (HCK),
Hydrotreating (HDT),
Industrial Water Treatment,
Isomerization (ISOM),
Lime Softening,
Molecular Sieves Production,
Paper Manufacturing,
Phosphorus Removal,
Reforming (REF),
Synthetic Zeolite Production,
Titanium Oxides Manufacturing,
Wastewater Treatment,
Water Clarification,
Water Treatment
Base Chemicals End Uses
Catalysts,
Paper Making Chemicals
Industrial Additives End Use
Concrete Admixtures,
Paper & Pulp,
Refractory Cement
Principal Uses
  • Drinking water / wastewater treatment – removal of suspended and dissolved matter such as organics and phosphorus. Catalyst, zeolite, molecular sieve manufacturing. Coating for titanium dioxide pigments.
  • Pulp and paper manufacturing – pitch control and sizing agent.
  • Catalyst Manufacturing - Sulfur Recovery Catalyst, Dessicants Purification, Hydrotreating (HDT), Hydrocracking (HCK), Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC), Reforming (REF), Isomerization (ISOM)
Typical Applications

Typical uses of liquid Sodium Aluminate include the following:

  • Clarification in process and drinking water treatment applications
  • Clarification and phosphorus removal in wastewater treatment applications
  • Lime softening aid in process and groundwater treatment applications
  • pH adjustment and pitch control in paper mill applications
  • Surface treatment in titanium dioxide manufacturing applications
  • Synthetic zeolite and catalyst production
  • Refractory cement additives
  • Concrete additives
  • Industrial detergent compounds
Product Usage Information

Used in catalyst manufacturing and in water and wastewater treatment for phosphorus removal and pH control.

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid,
Solution
Appearance
Amber liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity (60°F)1.46 ‐ 1.49--
Product Weight12.18 ‐ 12.43Lbs/Gal
Viscosity (25°C)155cps-
Viscosity (45°C)80cps-
pH Value (1% Solution)min. 11.5--
pH Value (Neat)14--
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Al₂O₃ Content19.5 ‐ 20.5%
Na₂O Content17.9 ‐ 19.1%
Na₂Al₂O₄ Content31.4 ‐ 33.0%
Molar Ratio (Na₂O / Al₂O₃)1.48 ‐ 1.54
Iron Contentmax. 200ppm
Silica Contentmax. 200ppm

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
NSF Approved,
NSF/ANSI 60,
NSF/ANSI/CAN 60
Chemical Inventories
AICS (Australia),
DSL (Canada),
EINECS (EU),
ENCS (Japan),
IECSC (China),
KECI (Korea),
PICCS (Phillipines),
TSCA (USA)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Bulk,
Tanks,
Totes (IBC)
Delivery

275 gallon IBCs (totes), tank trucks and railcars 

Storage & Handling

Handling

Observe caution when handling corrosive materials.