Potassium Permanganate NSFAWWA is an oxidizing agent with a variety of niche applications Potassium Permanganate helps to remove minerals such as iron and manganese from raw water sources It is also for oxidation of organic and inorganic compounds Other applications for this chemical may include reagent for the synthesis of organic compounds medicines fruit preservation aquaculture air and gas purification metal processing and fumigation Sales Specification Appearance Dark Purple Free Flowing Powder Concentration 9750 Min MoistureH20 005 Max Chloride as Cl 002 Max Sulphate as SO4 005 Max Nitrate as NO3 001 Max Insoluble matter 170 Max Water Tolerance Test Pour Test Conforms Bulk Density at 22 C 90100 lbscuft Particle Size Distribution Retained on US Std Sieve No 40 Intl Std 425 2000 Max Passes through US Std Sieve No 200 Intl Std 75 700 Max Packing 5512 LB plastic drum 36 drums per pallet 33069 LB drum 4 drums per pallet DOT Transportation UN No 1490 Proper shipping name Potassium permanganate Hazard Class 51 Packing Group II RQ The Reportable Quantity RQ under CERCLA is 100 lbs