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Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator). 10 gm is sufficient to cause death. 1946-47]. Specific hazards arising from the chemical During fire, gases hazardous to health may be formed including oxides of potassium and manganese. Potassium permanganate CAS 7722-64-7 for analysis EMSURE® ACS,Reag. Potassium permanganate is an oxidant heavily used in fish culture. Potassium Permanganate being conveyed through propylene tube ignited the tube. Repeated exposure of the eyes to a low level of dust can produce eye irritation. Copyright © 2021 Leaf Group Ltd., all rights reserved. 0.000005% Hg) EMSURE® ACS - Find MSDS or SDS, a COA, data sheets and more information. Corrosive to eyes - can cause corneal burns. When solid hydroxylamine is brought into contact with solid potassium permanganate, there is produced immediately a with flame. 7722-64-7 Revision Date 1993-04-24 Pennsylvania Right To Know Components Potassium permanganate CAS-No. 0000003782 00000 n
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Here are some of the dangers of using potassium permanganate and ways to avoid them: Undiluted potassium permanganate can irritate and even burn your skin, according to the British Association of Dermatologists 34. âPotassium permanganate is generally safe, however at higher concentrations when applied to the skin, it can cause irritation in the form of redness, blisters or even deeper burns,â says Dr. Elmariah. * Contact can severely irritate and burn the skin and eyes with possible eye damage. 0000001263 00000 n
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Potassium permanganate is subject to the requirements of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health including: separate storage, additional hazard labelling, and issue only to staff and patients who have been educated to understand its safe use. It is a corrosive substance and will cause burns to the skin and eyes. Shelley Moore is a journalist and award-winning short-story writer. 0000001659 00000 n
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Using potassium permanganate in "neutralizing" ingested nicotine, physostigmine, quinine, and strychnine is potentially dangerous. Give artificial respiration if necessary. That means it can help clean wounds. POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE: ICSC: 0672: Permanganic acid potassium salt: November 2016: CAS #: 7722-64-7: UN #: 1490 EC Number: 231-760-3 ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING; FIRE & EXPLOSION: Not combustible but enhances combustion of other substances. H370 Causes damage to organs (Respiratory System) POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE is a very powerful oxidizing agent, particularly in acidic surroundings. According to an article in the World Journal of Emergency Medicine, ingesting potassium permanganate can also lead to nausea and vomiting, kidney and liver damage and bleeding 5. Potassium permanganate SDS Safety Data Sheet for Potassium permanganate 105082.
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7722-64-7 0.32% Potassium Permanganate (7722 -64 -7) RQ (Reportable quantity, section 304 of EPA's List of Lists) 100 lb SARA Section 311/312 Hazard Classes Reactive hazard 15.2. International regulations CANADA Potassium Permanganate (7722 -64 -7) Listed on the Canadian DSL (Domestic Substances List) â Potassium permanganate is generally safe, however at higher concentrations when applied to the skin, it can cause irritation in the form of redness, blisters or even deeper burns,â says Dr. Elmariah. <<15d6aafd2b43a74fbae0e746c5c29f0c>]>>
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If it does, flush with water and see a doctor. Coordination disorders. Potassium manganate(VII) (permanganate) Stains the hands Most solutions (if 0.1 M or more) IRRITANT WARNING: irritating to eyes and skin. and clothing. If you donât take proper precautions, it can cause serious problems, says Dr. Elmariah, who is also a member of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). Potassium Permanganate, Created by Global Safety Management, Inc. -Tel: 1-813-435-5161 - www.gsmsds.com CAS 7722-64-7 Potassium Permanganate >95 % Percentages are by weight SECTION 4 : First aid measures Description of first aid measures After inhalation: Move exposed to fresh air. * Breathing Potassium Permanganate can irritate the lungs causing coughing and/or shortness of breath. Potassium Permanganate,0.1M Created by Global Safety Management, Inc. -Tel: 1-813-435-5161 - www.gsmsds.com Contain spill using berms or dikes, Use suitable absorbent working from the outside of the spill towards the center and place in suitable container for disposal. Potassium permanganate is a nephrotoxin and hepatotoxin, as well as a corrosive agent in the gastrointestinal tract. In the August 2003 issue of this J ournal, one may find. Aspiration can cause acute tracheobrochitis and bronchopneumonia. potassium manganate(VI) [OXIDISER; IRRITANT] & oxygen gas. May cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal damage. Like any chemical, potassium permanganate can induce an allergy if you use it too often, says Dr. Elmariah. This reagent participates as an oxidant for the oxidation of olefins, alcohols, aldehydes and alkyl benzenes under mild conditions. ;d.fpú=HtµNïÿ>OÄlHeH§¾ååzÛô mî&å®ÂïÝ(®ëW º\ H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations 02/13/2018 EN (English US) 3/9 Chronic symptoms : ON CONTINUOUS/REPEATED EXPOSURE/CONTACT: Respiratory difficulties. Those fumes can be toxic. Basically, donât ever eat or drink potassium permanganate 34. Moore has been published in "Family Circle" magazine and the "Milwaukee Sentinel" newspaper, along with numerous other national and regional magazines, daily and weekly newspapers and corporate publications. But potassium permanganate is only therapeutic if itâs used correctly 4. You should also contact your doctor. âIngestion can lead to esophageal strictures and scarring, and even death,â says Dr. Elmariah. 0
According to an article in the World Journal of Emergency Medicine, ingesting potassium permanganate can also lead to nausea and vomiting, kidney and liver damage and bleeding 5. It is also an astringent (it dries out your skin) and can kill bacteria and fungi, making it effective against skin conditions like infections, eczema, blistering conditions, foot ulcers, recurrent boils, gangrene and acne, says Sarina B. Elmariah, MD, PhD, assistant dermatologist at Massachusetts General Hospital and assistant professor at Harvard Medical School, both in Boston 2. 0000006321 00000 n
HAZARD SUMMARY * Potassium Permanganate can affect you when breathed in. First-aid measures If inhaled, remove from contaminated area to fresh air immediately. 0000004523 00000 n
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Potassium Permanganate Hazards. According to the harmonised classification and labelling (ATP13) approved by the European Union, this substance is very toxic to aquatic life, is very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects, may intensify fire (oxidiser), is harmful if swallowed and is suspected of damaging the unborn child. It can also be used to start or intensify fires, according to the U.S. Library of Medicine National Center for Biotechnology Information 456. â Wearing gloves or applying a thick layer of petroleum jelly to the nails prior to the application will help prevent this,â she says. 0000058286 00000 n
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Potassium Permanganate, Biotech Grade KMnO4 prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. National Center for Biotechnology Information. Immediately obtain medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear. Reacts with incandescence with aluminum carbide [Mellor 5:872. KMnO 4 on dissolution in benzene and on complexation with dicyclohexyl-18-crown-6, affords a useful oxidizing reagent. 7722-64-7 Revision Date 1993 -04 -24 SARA 311/312 Hazards Reactivity Hazard, Acute Health Hazard Massachusetts Right To Know Components Potassium permanganate CAS-No. As a strong oxidant that does not generate toxic byproducts, KMnO4 has many niche uses. Material Safety Data Sheet or SDS for Potassium permanganate 105082 from … 7722-64-7 Revision Date 1993-04-24 Potassium permanganate is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula KMnO4 and composed of K+ and MnO−4. 0000011351 00000 n
Arms and legs can be immersed in the solution. Eye damage may be permanent. 0000007956 00000 n
Potassium permanganate can turn your skin as well as your nails purple or brown, a discoloration that can be difficult to remove, says Dr. Elmariah. endstream
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OTHER INFORMATION Revision Date Revision 1 08-08-2012 Revision 2 11/18/2013 Revision 3 01/26/2015 Revision 4 07/21/2016 May cause central nervous system effects such … Potassium permanganate [7722-64-7] 100% HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION HEALTH EFFECTS Acute effects: Swallowed: Severe burns of the gastrointestinal tract, nausea, vomiting, loss of consciousness and possible death. Most importantly, it should also be diluted and never ingested. Or you can soak some gauze or cotton and wrap those around the affected area for 10-15 minutes. âWe use it for chemical manufacturing.â Potassium permanganate is often used to induce chemical reactions to make different compounds. 0000007169 00000 n
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Skin: Severe irritation. If you do happen to ingest potassium permanganate, drink lots of water and get medical help right away, says the British Association of Dermatology. âIf you get concentrated potassium permanganate on your skin, you should flush with lots of water,â says Dr. Sachleben. Potassium Permanganate CAS-No. adshelp[at]cfa.harvard.edu The ADS is operated by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory under NASA Cooperative Agreement NNX16AC86A They stain hands and clothing. Potassium permanganate CAS-No. Accidental ingestion should be treated as … 0000000974 00000 n
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Grinding with antimony or arsenic causes ignition of the metals [Mellor 12:322. * Breathing Potassium Permanganate can irritate the nose and throat. British Association of Dermatologists: âPotassium permanganate solution soaks.â, U.K. National Health Service: âHow to use potassium permanganate solution soaks.â, World Journal of Emergency Medicine: âSuicidal ingestion of potassium permanganate.â, U.S. Library of Medicine National Center for Biotechnology Information: âPotassium permanganate.â. 0000002347 00000 n
16. Impairment of the nervous system. Inhalation Apply artificial respiration if not breathing. If youâre using a bowl or bucket, the U.K. National Health Service, recommends lining it first 4. Once itâs completely dissolved, the solution should look light pink, according to the British Association of Dermatology 34. Inhalation: Aspiration may lead to pulmonary edema. Ingredients Name CAS Proportion Hazard Symbol Risk Phrase Potassium permanganate 7722-64-7 100 % 4. All manganates(VII) (permanganates) Very dilute solutions (if less than 0.1M) LOW HAZARD. SARA 311 Reactivity Hazard, Acute Health Hazard SARA 312 Reactivity Hazard, Acute Health Hazard SARA 313 Listed: Potassium permanganate WHMIS Canada Class C: Oxidizing material. Sigma-Aldrich offers a number of Potassium permanganate products. What Are the Dangers of Potassium Chlorate? SAFETY DATA SHEET - POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE SDS P o t a s s i u m P e r m a n g a n a t e P a g e 2 o f 15 Hazard statement(s) H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. Potassium permanganate is a chemical which can be helpful for treating certain skin conditions. Take precautions to ensure the solution doesnât come into contact with any of these areas. 26 0 obj<>
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Almost all applications of potassium permanganate exploit its oxidizing properties. Eye: Severe irritant. HEALTH HAZARD DATA Potassium permanganate is a strong oxidising agent and is toxic when inhaled or ingested. xref
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Recovery is usually complete, but in severe cases, permanent damage such as a dense, white cloudiness of the cornea may occur. âI would strongly advise not consuming it,â says Dr. Sachleben. Can result in permanent injury. 0000002818 00000 n
And use gloves when youâre handling undiluted potassium permanganate 4. âIngestion can lead to esophageal strictures and scarring, and even death,â says Dr. Elmariah. Potential Acute Health Effects: Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. View information & documentation regarding Potassium permanganate, including CAS, MSDS & more. Fortunately, the article goes on to state, these types of effects are rare. Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear. 0000004785 00000 n
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Movement disturbances. POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE Hazard Class: 5.1 5.1 5.1 UN Number: 1490 1490 1490 Packing Group: II II II USA RQ: CAS# 7722647: 100 lb final RQ; 45.4 kg final RQ Section 15 Regulatory Information European/International Regulations âWearing gloves or applying a thick layer of petroleum jelly to the nails prior to the application will help prevent this,â she says. If a substance is on this list, it means that a Member State has evaluated or will evaluate it over the coming years.The list is called the Community rolling action plan (CoRAP).. For each substance, the table shows the evaluating Member State, the (planned) year of evaluation and a short description of the concern which led to it being placed on the list. 1946-47]. The effects of this compound were examined utilizing molecular (Metallothionein) and whole animal endpoints following an 8-week exposure to nominal concentrations of 0.5 (daily) and 1.0 and 2.0 mg/L (on alternate days) of potassium permanganate (PM). Inhalation or ingestion may cause damage to the central nervous system. General description Potassium permanganate (KMnO 4) exhibits strong oxidizing properties. Skin: Causes skin irritation and possible burns. “I would strongly advise not consuming it,” says Dr. Sachleben. Potassium permanganate may or may not not react with hydrofluoric acid if the concentrations of the two reagents are at unit activity, their temperature is 25 °C, and they are under a pressure of one atmosphere. Eye: Causes severe eye irritation and possible burns. Potassium Permanganate Safety Data Sheet according to Federal Register / Vol. Undiluted potassium permanganate can irritate and even burn your skin, according to the British Association of Dermatologists. She has a Bachelor of Science in psychology. 0000008587 00000 n
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