Potassium permanganate
[CAS# 7722-64-7]

Identification

• Classification: API >> Synthetic anti-infective drugs >> Disinfectant antiseptic
• Name: Potassium permanganate
• Molecular Formula: KMnO₄
• Molecular Weight: 158.03
• CAS Registry Number: 7722-64-7
• EC Number: 231-760-3

Properties

• Density: 2.703
• Melting point: 240 °C
• Water solubility: 6.4 g/100 mL (20 °C)

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS03;GHS08;GHS07;GHS09 Danger
• Risk Statements: H272-H361d-H302-H400-H410
• Safety Statements: S60;S61

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Oxidising solids	Ox. Sol.	2	H272
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1C	H314
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	2	H373
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	2	H361d
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1B	H314
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	2	H361
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1A	H314
Oxidising liquids	Ox. Liq.	1	H271
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1	H314
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	2	H361d

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