Potassium Permanganate - Chemical Oxidants

Product Specifications

F2PP-98 Potassium Permanganate is specifically manufactured for environmental applications such as remediation of soils and groundwater. This product can be used to degrade a variety of contaminants such as chlorinated solvents, polyaromatic hydrocarbons, phenolics, organo-pesticides and substituted aromatics. F2PP-98 Potassium Permanganate is shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to document assay and pH as well as a manufacturing Certificate of Conformance (COC) for trace metals.

Assay % - ≥ 98.8 as KMnO4
Insolubles: ≤ 0.2
Weight Loss (18 hrs over silica gal), % ≤ 0.5
Trace Metals – (See Table on Insert)

Chemical / Phystical Data

Formula – KMnO4
Appearance – Dark Purple Crystals with a Metallic Sheen
Formula Weight – 158.0 g/mol
Form – Granular Crystalline
Specific Gravity –
Solid – 2.703 g/cm3
3% Solution – 1.020 g/mL by weight, 20º C / 4º F
Bulk Density – Approximately 100 lb/ft3
Decomposition may start at 150º C.

Trace Metal Analysis

Parameters
Results
Method
MDL
Cadmium
ND
SM 3113b
0.50 mg/kg
Chromium
**4.46 mg/kg
SM 3113b
0.50 mg/kg
Lead
ND
SM 3113b
10 mg/kg
Mercury
ND
EPA 245.1
0.05 mg/kg
Sulfate
ND
EPA 300.0
1,000 mg/kg

** This result was obtained by Graphite Furnace AA (SM311b) witht he sample diluted 1:500 with addition of HNO3 and Hydroxylamine HCI. A result of 21 mg/kg with an MDL of 10 mg/kg was obtained by Flame AA (SM3111b) by diluting the KMNO4 1:100 in DI water with addition of HN03 and Hydroxylamine HCI.

ND = Non-Detected
MDL = Method Detection Limit
MCL = Maximum Contaminant Level
N/A = Not Applicable
NL = No Limit

 
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Applications

F2PP-98 Potassium Permanganate is used for soil and groundwater remediation by in-situ or ex-situ chemical
oxidation for treatment of:

  • Chlorinated Ethenes-PCE, TCE, Vinly Chloride, etc.
  • Phenolics-PCP, Phenol, Cresol, etc.
  • Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons-Naphthalene, Phenanthrene, Benzo(a)Pryene, etc.
  • TNT, RDX, HMX, etc.
  • Various Pesticides

Solubility in Distilled Water

Temperature
Solubility
(*) C (*) F G/L Oz/gal
0 32 27.8 3.7
20 68 65.0 8.6
40 104 125.2 16.7
60 140 230.0 30.7
70 158 286.4 38.3
75 167 323.5 43.2

Product Packaging & Shipping

25 kg pail (55.125 lb) net
With handle made of HDPE weighs 3.1 lbs.

150 kg drum (330.750 lb) net
Made of 22 gauge steel weights 23 lbs.

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Description

Crystals or granules are dark purple with a metallic sheen, sometimes with a dark bronze-like appearance. F2PP-98 Potassium Permanganate has a sweetish, astringent taste and is odorless.

Handling and Storage

Protect containers against physical damage. When handling F2PP-98 Potassium Permanganate respirators should be worn to avoid irritation of or damage to mucous membranes. Eye protection should also be worn when handling F2PP-98 Potassium Permanganate as a solid or in solution.

F2PP-98 Potassium Permanganate is stable and will keep indefinitely if stored in a cool, dry, area in closed containers. Concrete floors are preferred to wooden decks. To clean up spills and leaks follow the steps recommended in our MSDS. Be sure to use goggles, rubber gloves, and respirator when cleaning up a spill or leak.

Avoid contact with acids, peroxides and all combustible organic or readily oxidizable materials including inorganic oxidizable materials and metal powders. With hydrochloric acid, chlorine gas is liberated. F2PP-98 Potassium Permanganate is not combustible, but will support combustion. It may decompose if exposed to intense heat. Fires may be controlled and extinguished by using large quantities of water. Refer to the MSDS for more information.

Shipping

F2PP-98 Potassium Permanganate is classified by the Hazardous Materials Transportation Board (HMTB) as an oxidizer. It is shipped under Interstate Commerce Commission’s (ICC) Tarrif 19. Please call us for more shipping details.

Corrosive Properties

F2PP-98 Potassium Permanganate is compatible with many metals and synthetic materials. Natural rubbers and fibers are often incompatible. Solution pH and temperature are also important factors. The material selected for use with liquid permanganate must also be compatible with any kind of acid or alkali being used.

In neutral and alkaline solutions, sodium permanganate is not corrosive to iron, mild steel or stainless steel. However, chloride corrosion of metals may be accelerated when an oxidant such as F2PP-98 Potassium Permanganate is present in solution. Plastics such as polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride Type I (PVC I), epoxy resins, fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) and TFE, and Tefzel EFTE are best. Refer to Material Compatibility Chart.

Aluminum, zinc, copper, lead and alloys containing these metals may be slightly affected by F2PP-98 Potassium Permanganate solutions.