Aluminum Ammonium Sulphate L.R. 99.5%

Aluminum Ammonium Sulfate L.R. 99.5% is a high-purity grade of a white crystalline or granular material [aluminum ammonium sulfate] that is soluble in water. It has a variety of uses, including:

• Mordant in dyeing: A mordant helps dyes adhere to fabrics [mordant wiki]. Aluminum Ammonium Sulfate L.R. 99.5% can be used as a mordant in dyeing processes to create colorfast results.
• Fire retardant: Aluminum Ammonium Sulfate L.R. 99.5% can be used as a fire retardant to help prevent materials from igniting or slow the spread of flames.
• Component of some baking powders: Aluminum Ammonium Sulfate L.R. 99.5% can be found as a component in some baking powders.

The L.R. in Aluminum Ammonium Sulfate L.R. 99.5% stands for "Laboratory Reagent," indicating that this is a high-purity grade suitable for use in laboratory experiments. The 99.5% refers to the purity of the chemical, meaning that 99.5% of the material is Aluminum Ammonium Sulfate and 0.5% is made up of other ingredients.

Here are some additional points to note about Aluminum Ammonium Sulfate L.R. 99.5%:

• It is generally considered to be a safe and non-toxic compound.
• It is relatively inexpensive.