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Special Packages will be considered on request.
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Description
Crystals or granules are dark purple with metallic sheen, sometimes with a dark bronze-like appearance. Free-Flowing Grade is gray due to an additive. Potassium permanganate has a sweetish, astringent taste and is odorless.
Handling
Protect containers against physical damage. When handling potassium permanganate, respirators should be worn to avoid irritation of or damage to mucous membranes. Eye protection should also be worn when handling potassium permanganate as a solid or in solution. Refer to the Protective Equipment and First Aid Recommendation Fact Sheet, Form #171.
Storage
Potassium permanganate is stable and will keep indefinitely if stored in a cool dry area in closed containers. Concrete floors are preferred to wooden decks. To clean up spills and leaks follow the steps recommended in our MSDS Form #170. Be sure to use goggles, rubber gloves, and respirator when cleaning up a spill or leak.
Incompatibility
Avoid contact with acids, peroxides, and all combustible organic or readily oxidizable materials including inorganic oxidizable materials and metal powders. With hydrochloric acid, chlorine gas is liberated. Potassium permanganate is not combustible but will support combustion. It may decompose if exposed to intense heat. Fires may be controlled and extinguished by using large quantities of water. Refer to the MSDS, Form #170, for more information.
Corrosive Properties
Potassium permanganate is compatible with many metals and synthetic materials. Natural rubbers and fibers are often incompatible. Solution pH and temperature are also important factors. The material must be compatible with either the acid or alkali also being used.
In neutral and alkaline solutions, potassium permanganate is not corrosive to iron, mild steel or stainless steel. However chloride corrosion of metals may be accelerated when an oxidant such as permanganate is present in solution. Plastics such as polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride Type 1 (PVC1), epoxy resins, fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP), Penton, Lucite, Viton A, and Hypalon are suitable. Teflon FEP and TFE, and Tefzel ETFE are best. Refer to Material Compatibility Chart, Form #180.
Aluminum, zinc, copper, lead, and alloys containing these metals may be (slightly) affected by potassium permanganate solutions. Actual studies should be made under the conditions in which permanganate will be used.
Shipping
Potassium permanganate is classified by the Hazardous Materials Transportation Board (HMTB) as an oxidizer. It is shipped under Interstate Commerce Commission's (ICC) Tariff 19.
Proper Shipping Name: Potassium Permanganate (RQ-100/45.4)
Hazard Class: Oxidizer
Identification Number: UN 1490
Label Requirements: Oxidizer and Corrosive
Packaging Requirements: 49 CFR Parts 100 to 199 Sections: 173.152, 173.153, 173.154, 173.194
Shipping Limitations:
Regulations concerning shipping and packing should be consulted regularly dye to frequent changes.
Repacking
When potassium permanganate is repacked, the packing markings, labels, and shipping conditions must meet applicable Federal regulations. see Code of Federal Regulations - 49, Transportation, parts 100-199, and the Federal Regulations - 49, Transportation, parts 100 - 199, and the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, 15 U.S.C. 1261.
These are some of the many applications of potassium permanganate. Permanganate is a powerful oxidizing agent and the condition under which it is to be used should be completely investigated to minimize risks of violent reaction, fire and explosion.
Oxidation and Synthesis
Organic chemicals and intermediates manufacture. Oxidizes impurities in organic and inorganic chemicals.
Water Treatment
Oxidizes iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide; controls taste and odor; and is an alternate pre-oxidant for THM control.
Municipal Wastewater Treatment
Destroys hydrogen sulfide in wastewater and sludge. Improves wastewater treatment.
Industrial Wastewater Treatment
Oxidizes hydrogen sulfide, phenols, iron, maganese, and many other organic and inorganic contaminants; resultant manganese dioxide aids in removing heavy metals.
Metal Surface Treatment
Conditions mill scale and smut to facilitate subsequent removal by acid pickling in wire manufacture and jet engine overhaul.
Equipment Cleaning
Assists in cleaning organic and inorganic residues from refining and cooling towers and other processing equipment
Purification of Gases
Removes trace impurities of sulfur, arsine, phosphine, silane, berane, and sulfides from carbon dioxide and other industrial gases.
Mining and Metallurgical
Aids in separation of molybdenum from copper, removes impurities from zinc and cadmium; oxidizes flotation compounds.
Radioactive Decontamination
Used with other ingredients to decontaminate nuclear power plants, submarines, and reactors also to purify heavy water.
Slag Quenching
Controls hydrogen sulfides and acetylene emissions during quenching of hot slag.
Other
Bleaches beeswax and some plasticizers. Increases swelling of sodium bentonite clays. Used in manufacture of printed circuit boards.
For Chemical Emergency Spill, Leak, Fire, Exposure or Accident,
Call CHEMTREC, Day/Night at 800.424.9300.
Always read and follow the product label and Material Safety Date Sheet (MSDS) that are shipped with each order.
The information presented herein is based on data considered to be accurate and that reflects the requirements of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standards in effect as of the date of preparation of this Product Specification Sheet. However, no warranty or representation, express or implied, is made as to the accuracy or completeness of the foregoing data and safety information. In addition, no responsibility can be assumed by vendor for any damage or injury resulting from abnormal use, from any failure to adhere to recommended practices or from any hazards inherent in the nature of the product.
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