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AQUOX® POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE

AQUOX® POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE is a free-flowing Grade which is recommended where AQUOX® potassium permanganate is subjected to high humidity conditions and where the material is to be dry fed through a chemical feeder or stored in a bin or hopper. Crystals or granules are dark purple with a metallic sheen, sometimes with a dark bronze-like appearance. Free-Flowing Grade is gray due to an additive. AQUOX has a sweetish, astringent taste and is odorless.

Brand: AQUOX (1 products)

Chemical Name: Potassium Permanganate

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Potassium Salts
Chemical Name
Potassium Permanganate
Base Chemicals Functions
Oxidizing Agent,
Water Treatment Agent
Molecular formula
KMnO4
CAS No.
7722-64-7
EC No.
231-760-3
Technologies
Base Chemicals & Intermediates
Product Families
Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Technical Salts & Inorganics
Inorganics

Applications & Uses

Markets
Industrial
Applications
Industrial — Power, Water & Utilities
Water Treatment
Applicable Processes
Food Processing,
Gas Processing,
Mining Applications,
Water Treatment
Base Chemicals End Uses
Industrial Process Streams
Applications

Listed below are some of the many applications of AQUOX Permanganate is a powerful oxidizing agent. The optimum condition under which it is to be used can be easily established through technical service evaluations or laboratory testing.

  • Oxidation and Synthesis
  • Water Treatment
  • Municipal Wastewater Treatment
  • Industrial Wastewater Treatment
  • Metal Surface Treatment
  • Equipment Cleaning
  • Purification of Gasses
  • Mining and Metallurgical
  • Slag Quenching
  • Food Processing

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Assay (KMnO₄)min. 97.5%-
Water Insolublesmax. 1.0% m/m-
Particle Size (Retained Sieve 425μ)max. 20%ASTM 40
Particle Size (Through Sieve 75μ)max. 7%ASTM 200
Moisturemax. 0.5% m/m-
Formula Weight158.0g/mol-
Specific Gravity (Solid)2.703g/cm³-
Specific Gravity (3% Solution, 20°C/4°C)1.02g/mL by weight-
Bulk Densityapprox. 1.45 - 1.60g/cm³-
Decomposition Temperature150.0°C-

Regulatory & Compliance

Standards and Specifications

Free Flowing Grade meets:

  • AWWA Standard B603
  • EN-12672
  • DIN 19619
  • ANSI/NSF 60
  • KIWA- Product certification no. K83927 - 10mg/L max

Technical Details & Test Data

Solubility in Distilled Water
Temperature Solubility
°C °F g/L oz/gal
0 32 27.8 3.7
20 68 65.0 8.6
40 104 125.2 16.7
60 140 230.0 30.7
70 158 286.4 38.3
75 167 323.5 43.2
Corrosive Properties

AQUOX 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, AQUOX is not corrosive to iron, mild steel, or stainless steel; however, chloride corrosion of metals may be accelerated when an oxidant such as AQUOX is present in solution. Plastics such as polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride Type I (PVC I), 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.

Aluminum, zinc, copper, lead, and alloys containing these metals may be (slightly) affected by AQUOX solutions. Actual studies should be made under the conditions in which the product will be used.

Packaging & Availability

Shipping Containers
  1. 25 kg pail (55.125 lbs) net, with handle, made of HDPE, weighs 2.1 lbs. (.95 kg). It is tapered to allow nested storage of empty drums, stands approximately 15.6 inches (39.7 cm) high and has a maximum diameter of 12.3 inches (31.2 cm).
  2. 150 kg drum (330.75 lbs) net, made of 22-gage steel, weighs 25.3 lbs. (11.5 kg). It stands approximately 28.4 inches (72.2 cm) high and is approximately 19.7 inches (50.0 cm) in diameter.
  3. 1000 kg CYCLE BIN™ net,
  4. Special Packages will be considered on request.
  5. Packages from 25 kg to 150 kg have a weight tolerance of + - 0.3 kg, CYCLE BIN’s and Super Sacks have a tolerance of + - 30 kg.
Shipping

AQUOX is classified by the Hazardous Materials Transportation Board (HMTB) as an oxidizer. It is shipped under Interstate Commerce Comission’s (ICC) Tariff 19.

  1. Proper Shipping Name: Potassium Permanganate (RQ-100/45.4)
  2. Hazard Class: Oxidizer
  3. Identification Number: UN 1490
  4. Label Requirements: Oxidizer
  5. Packaging Requirements: 49 CFR Parts 100 to 199
  6. Sections: 173.152, 173.153, 173.194
  7. Shipping Limitations: Minimum quantities: Rail car: See Tariff for destination, Truck: No minimum

Storage & Handling

Handling, Storage, and Incompatibility

Protect containers against physical damage. When handling AQUOX, 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.

AQUOX 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 the SDS. Be sure to use goggles, rubber gloves, and respirator when cleaning up a spill or leak.

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. AQUOX 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.