What is potassium permanganate? Is potassium permanganate safe to use? How do you prepare a potassium permanganate solution? Can potassium permanganate be used in emergency situations?

KMnO₄ 

Potassium Permanganate (chemical formula KMnO₄) is a powerful oxidizing agent widely used across multiple industries, including water treatment, medical applications, laboratory analysis, and chemical processing. This product is supplied in high-purity crystalline form, ensuring consistent performance and reliability for both professional and controlled personal use.

Our Potassium Permanganate features deep purple, almost black crystals that dissolve readily in water to form a characteristic pink to purple solution. It is commonly utilized for disinfecting water, removing iron and manganese impurities, controlling odors, and serving as a reagent in analytical chemistry.

Key Features:

• High purity grade – suitable for laboratory and industrial applications
• Strong oxidizing properties – effective for disinfection and oxidation processes
• Versatile usage – water treatment, medical solutions (external use), chemical synthesis
• Fast dissolving crystals – easy preparation of solutions
• Stable packaging – protects from moisture and contamination

Common Applications:

• Water treatment: Removes iron, hydrogen sulfide, and manganese from drinking water
• Disinfection: Used in diluted solutions for antiseptic purposes (external use only)
• Aquaculture: Controls parasites and bacterial infections in fish tanks
• Laboratory reagent: Widely used in titrations and redox reactions
• Industrial processes: Textile processing, air purification, and waste treatment

Handling & Safety:

Potassium Permanganate is a strong oxidizer and should be handled with care. Avoid contact with organic materials, skin, and eyes. Always use appropriate protective equipment such as gloves and safety goggles. Store in a cool, dry place away from flammable substances.

Packaging Options:

Molar Mass: 158.034 g/mol
Form: Purplish-bronze-gray needles, purple in solution

CAS Number: 7722-64-7
EC Number: 231-760-3
Density: 2.7 g/cm³
Synonyms: Algae-K, Argucide, Caswell No. 699, Chameleon mineral, Chlorisol, Condy's crystals, Diversey Diversol CX with Arodyne, Insta-perm, Kali permanganicum, Potassium permanganate, Kaliumpermanganat, Permanganate de potassium, Permanganato de potasio, Permanganato di Potassio, Kaliumpermanganaat, Permanganato de potássio, Калиев перманганат, Kalio permanganatas, Kālija permanganāts, Kaliumpermanganaattia, Manganistan draselný, Nadmanganian potasu, Kálium-permanganát, калиев перманганат