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Potassium Permanganate
CAS: 7722-64-7Category: Industrial
⚠ DANGER
Also known as: KMnO4, Permanganate of potash, Condy's crystals
CAS Number 7722-64-7 Signal Word DANGER GHS Hazard Classes oxidizing, corrosive, harmful, environmental NFPA Rating Health: 3 / Flammability: 0 / Reactivity: 2 / Special: OX Common Names KMnO4, Permanganate of potash, Condy's crystals PubChem CID 516875
⚠ DANGER: Strong oxidizing agent used in water treatment and as a disinfectant. Contact with organic materials can cause ignition. Stains skin and surfaces dark brown/purple. Toxic to aquatic organisms.
🔆 Oxidizer
⚗ Corrosive
⚠ Harmful/Irritant
🌊 Environmental
Hazard Statements (H-codes)
H272 – May intensify fire; oxidizer
H290 – May be corrosive to metals
H302 – Harmful if swallowed
H314 – Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H410 – Very toxic to aquatic life
Precautionary Statements (P-codes)
P210 – Keep away from combustibles
P220 – Keep away from organic materials
P273 – Avoid release to environment
P305+P351+P338 – IF IN EYES: Rinse continuously for 15 min; seek emergency care
First Aid Measures (Section 4)
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Eye Contact
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Flush immediately with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek immediate emergency care.
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Skin Contact
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Flush with large amounts of water. Remove contaminated clothing. Seek medical attention if burns develop.
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Inhalation
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Move to fresh air. Dust is irritating to respiratory tract.
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Ingestion
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Rinse mouth. Call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222). Seek emergency care.
🔒 Storage & Handling: Cool, dry location away from organic materials, reducing agents, and flammables. Secondary containment.
Chemical splash goggles
Nitrile or neoprene gloves
Chemical-resistant apron
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