Description
ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE POWDER is a chemical compound with the formula Al(OH)3. It is a white powder that is insoluble in water and has low toxicity. ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE is commonly used as an antacid to neutralize stomach acid and provide relief from heartburn, indigestion, and upset stomach. It works by reacting with stomach acid to form aluminum salts, which act as a buffer to reduce acidity. ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE is also used as a flame retardant in plastics, as a filler in cosmetics, and as a raw material in the production of aluminum compounds.