Potassium alum (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Aluminum potassium bis(sulfates); CAS number: 10043-67-1 / 778

Definition
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"Potassium" denotes potassium, "alum" is the abbreviation for aluminium.
Potassium alum, the potassium aluminium sulphate, is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as antiperspirant and deodorant.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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