The Potassium Permanganate, weighing 1 kg, is classified as an Oxidising Agent within the category of Synthesis Reagents. Its CAS Number is 7722-64-7. This compound, known as Potassium permanganate, belongs to both Potassium compounds and Manganese compounds substance groups. It has a Molecular Weight of 158.03 g/mol. In the workplace, it requires various safety measures such as no open flames, wearing safety goggles, safety gloves, and using it with caution due to its corrosive and oxidizing properties. The European Union has recommended indicative occupational exposure limits for this compound, with an 8-hour limit value of 0.2 mg/m3 (inhalable fraction) and 0.05 mg/m3 (alveolar fraction), as manganese.

• CAS Number: 7722-64-7
• Molecular Formula: KMnO4
• Molecular Weight: 158.034
• Exact Mass: 157.881408
• Melting Point: greater than 464 °F (USCG, 1999)
• Density: 2.7 at 59 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
• GHS Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements:
• H272: May intensify fire; oxidizer [Danger Oxidizing liquids; Oxidizing solids]