Overview
Potassium permanganate (CAS 7722-64-7 ), also known commercially as Condy's crystals, is a strong inorganic oxidizing agent used across municipal, industrial, and pharmaceutical applications.
It delivers controlled oxidation for disinfection, odor control, and chemical treatment processes where consistent reactivity and purity are critical sourcing requirements for global manufacturers.
In water treatment, it oxidizes dissolved iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide, enabling their removal before filtration. This is a standard step in both municipal and industrial water conditioning systems.
Textile and paper manufacturers use it as a bleaching agent to achieve uniform whitening of fibers and pulp without the residue concerns associated with chlorine-based alternatives.
Mining operations apply it in effluent treatment to neutralize cyanide-bearing wastewater before discharge. Pharmaceutical compounders rely on its biocidal activity for antiseptic preparations.
Potassium permanganate is supplied as dark purple crystalline granules or powder. Technical grade is standard for water treatment and industrial oxidation applications across various sectors.
Pharmaceutical-grade material meeting USP and BP specifications is available for healthcare and compounding use. Packaging ranges from small drums to bulk supersacks.
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Safety & Handling
Danger GHS03 GHS07 GHS08 GHS09 GHS05 Hazard Statements H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer [Danger Oxidizing liquids; Oxidizing solids] H302 Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral] H400 Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard] H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation] H318 Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation] H335 May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation] H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects [Warning Germ cell mutagenicity] H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child [Warning Reproductive toxicity] H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure] H370 Causes damage to organs [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]
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Chemical Properties
- CAS Number
- 7722-64-7
- EC Number
- 231-760-3
- Mol. Weight
- 158.034
- Category
- Oxidizers & Peroxides