Aluminum Acetate, Dibasic, Stabilized with Boric Acid, Powder is a salt that is used as a topical astringent to treat skin irritations from poison ivy, substances such as soaps and cosmetics and insect bites. Aluminum acetate is particularly helpful for foot problems including athlete's foot, swelling, and excessive sweating. It is also used to treat ear canal infections. Ungraded products supplied by Spectrum are indicative of a grade suitable for general industrial use or research purposes and typically are not suitable for human consumption or therapeutic use.