ALUMINUM ACETATE SOLUTION Property

Density 

~1.002

CAS DataBase Reference

8006-13-1

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

ALUMINUM ACETATE SOLUTION Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

aluminum acetate solution (Burow’s solution) has astringent and antiseptic properties, and is used in astringent lotions and protective creams. This is a mixture of alkali metal acetate, acetic acid, and dibasic aluminum acetate with boric acid as a formulation stabilizer. Some cosmetic companies try to avoid using this ingredient because of its metal content and the benefits of metalbased products on the skin are questioned by some manufacturers. Prolonged and continuous use can produce skin rashes and severe skin sloughing.

Veterinary Drugs and Treatments

An astringent antipruritic agent, Burow’s solution can be useful for adjunctive treatment of moist dermatitis conditions. Burow’s solution also has acidifying qualities and is mildly antiseptic.