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Is Potash Alum poisonous?


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Explanation:

  1. Potash alum: The formula of potash alum isKAlSO42·12H2O.
  2. Potash alum is water-soluble.
  3. The chemical name of potash alum is potassium aluminum sulfate.
  4. potash alum is used in water purification.
  5. Potash alum is also used in cosmetic materials.
  6. FDA finds potash alum to be a product known as safe (GRAS).
  7. potash alum can also cause pain, burns, and trouble with breathing.

Hence, Potash alum is not poisonous.


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