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Newt · 07-04-2012, 07:07 AM

Do not mix in a metal container! Strong potassium permanganate solution can react with the metal. Use a polyETHYLENE (not polyPropylene) container. Mix to a dark pink color. Wear nitrile gloves and splash protection on your eyes> glasses or better are goggles. It is a nasty oxidizer.

When handling chemicals always read an MSDS(material safety data sheet) first.

07-04-2012, 07:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
Newt Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: between Here and There Posts: 2,779 iTrader Ratings: 49 iTrader Positive Rating: 100% Plant Points:	Re: potassium permanganate Do not mix in a metal container! Strong potassium permanganate solution can react with the metal. Use a polyETHYLENE (not polyPropylene) container. Mix to a dark pink color. Wear nitrile gloves and splash protection on your eyes> glasses or better are goggles. It is a nasty oxidizer. When handling chemicals always read an MSDS(material safety data sheet) first.