CAS 7722-64-7

Potassium permanganate

高锰酸钾

KMnO4MW 158.034 g/molHS 284161 UN1490 · Class 5.1 · PG II

From the buying desk

Potassium permanganate is a controlled chemical in many countries because it is used in illicit drug production, so both export and import may need permits and end user declarations. It ships as a Class 5.1 oxidizer and is very toxic to aquatic life. Sold at 99.3% in drums.

Import Card

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Identifiers

Synonyms
Permanganate of potash, Chameleon mineral
Formula
KMnO4
Molecular weight
158.034 g/mol
SMILES
[O-][Mn](=O)(=O)=O.[K+]
InChIKey
VZJVWSHVAAUDKD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
HS code (6-digit)
284161

Transport and hazard profile

Transport classification, UN number UN1490, IMDG Class 5.1, Packing Group II.

GHS hazard statements, Danger. H-codes, H272, H302, H361d, H400, H410. Refer to the substance SDS Section 2 for the full classification.

US and Australian rules for Potassium permanganate

Read from the official lists by CAS 7722-64-7. Screening only: check the source before you ship, store or report.

California Prop 65

No entry

No entry for CAS 7722-64-7 in the OEHHA list dated July 31, 2026.

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OSHA exposure limit

No entry

No entry for CAS 7722-64-7 in 29 CFR 1910.1000 Tables Z-1 to Z-3.

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Australian exposure standard

No entry

No entry for CAS 7722-64-7 in the Safe Work Australia workplace exposure standards.

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CERCLA reportable quantity

Listed

Reportable quantity 100 lb (45.4 kg). A package holding this much needs RQ on the shipping paper.

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EPCRA Tier II threshold

No entry

Not on the Extremely Hazardous Substances list, so the general 10,000 lb Tier II threshold applies where an SDS is required.

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Common applications

  • · Water treatment
  • · Organic synthesis oxidant
  • · Disinfection
  • · Metal surface treatment

Sourcing documentation chain

Every shipment of Potassium permanganate from China should include a per-batch COA, a current SDS per GB/T 17519 on the China side and the destination jurisdiction's standard on the import side, a packing list, a bill of lading, and a certificate of origin plus an MSA China DG packing certificate. For Incoterms reference see FOB, CIF, and CFR.

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