Potassium Permanganate
CAS 7722-64-7 · KMnO4
Hazard classDanger — Oxidiser, Health hazard, Irritant / harmful, Environmental hazard
PictogramsOxidiserHealth hazardIrritant / harmfulEnvironmental hazard
H-statements- H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser
- H361d Suspected of damaging the unborn child
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
- H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Common uses (US EPA CDR)Oxidizing agentBleaching agent
SynonymsPOTASSIUM PERMANGANATE · 7722-64-7 · Chameleon mineral · Condy's crystals · Permanganate of potash · Argucide · Cairox · Walko Tablets
Molecular weight158.034 g/mol
Data sourceHarmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VILegally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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