Potassium
Permanganate
chemical formula: KMnO4
( granular )
Potassium Permanganate is a common oxidizer
most often used to treat & disinfect water. It is also known for its
use in a spontaneous combustion experiment. If one places a few drops of Glycerin
on a small pile of Potassium Permanganate, the pile will burst into flames
in a short time. Solutions of Potassium Permanganate are a deep purple in
color and the material stains virtually any organic material.
MSDS
( Material Safety Data Sheet )
