Description

Basic Aluminum Carbonate Gel is an inorganic chemical compound widely utilized for its unique adsorptive and gelling properties. This material is valued in industrial and pharmaceutical applications for its ability to act as a stabilizing agent, antacid precursor, and rheology modifier. Key industries that rely on this product include pharmaceuticals, personal care, and specialty chemical manufacturing, where consistent quality and performance are critical.

Application

• As a key intermediate or active ingredient in the formulation of pharmaceutical antacids and gastric acid regulators.
• Used as a gelling and thickening agent in the production of creams, ointments, and topical preparations.
• Acts as a stabilizer and suspending agent in various liquid and semi-solid formulations.
• Employed in specialty catalyst systems and as a support material in chemical synthesis.
• Serves as an adsorbent material in specific purification and separation processes.
• Potential use in the development of advanced ceramics and composite materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Basic Aluminum Carbonate Gel
CAS No.	12538-82-8
Molecular Formula	Al2(CO3)3 • xH2O • yAl(OH)3
Molecular Weight	Variable (Contact for details)
Synonyms	Aluminum Carbonate, Basic; Aluminum Carbonate Hydroxide Gel; Dialuminum Tricarbonate; Aluminum Subcarbonate; Carbonic Acid, Aluminum Salt (Basic); Aluminum Hydroxy Carbonate; Aluminium Carbonate Gel; Antacid Gel Precursor
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Basic Aluminum Carbonate Gel is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white gel or paste
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (as Al2O3)	Contact for details
pH (in aqueous suspension)	Specified range
Loss on Drying	≤ X%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ Y ppm
Microbiological Control	To agreed specification

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.