Potassium Permanganate (KMnO₄) - Pure

Technical Specifications

• Chemical Name: Potassium Permanganate
• Alternative Names: Potassium Permanganate, Potassium Permanganate
• English Name: Potassium Permanganate
• Chemical Formula: _KMnO4
• Molar Weight: 158.04 g/mol
• CAS Number: 7722-64-7
• EC Number: 231-760-3
• Form: solid
• Color: dark violet
• Odor: odorless
• pH Value (20 g/l): 7-9
• Melting Point: >240°C (thermal decomposition)
• Boiling Point: not characterized
• Auto-ignition Temperature: non-combustible substance
• Flash Point: non-combustible substance
• Explosion Limits: does not form explosive mixtures
• Vapor Pressure: < 0.01 hPa (20°C)
• Density: 2.7 g/cm³ (20°C)
• Bulk Density: approx. 1300-1600 kg/m³
• Solubility in Water: 61 g/l (20°C)
• Solubility in Organic Solvents: no data
• External Appearance: dark violet crystals
• _{KMnO4 Content}: min. 99.0%
• Water-Insoluble Components: max. 1.0%
• Insoluble Impurities (excluding _MnO2): max. 0.03%.
• Total Nitrogen (N): max. 0.01%.
• Chlorides (Cl): max. 0.01%.
• Sulfates (_SO4): max. 0.04%.

Examples of Professional Applications in Various Industries

• Oxidation in chemical analysis and quality control
• Preparation of standard solutions in analytical laboratories
• Cleaning and deodorization processes in the technical industry
• Environmental research and testing
• Redox analysis methods in industrial and academic laboratories

Hazard Warnings (H)

• H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer
• H302 - Harmful if swallowed
• H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects

Safety Instructions (P)

• P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames, and other ignition sources. - No smoking
• P273 - Avoid release to the environment

Recommended Storage Conditions

Store in a tightly sealed, corrosion-resistant container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from combustible materials, reducing agents, and organic impurities. Protect from sunlight and moisture.