Potassium permanganate is a strong oxidizer and can burn skin and eyes. It will stain brown everything it touches. Always use safety protective gear including rubber gloves and goggles. This is a stock chemical. Usually ships within 24 hours. Shipping is restricted to inside the USA via UPS Ground only. No air deliveries allowed.
Used in our following patina formulas:
Potassium permanganate readily forms dark purple, rhombic crystals. Read our article, "Growing Large Crystals with Seed Crystals" for more information.
Potassium Permanganate + Glycerin = Fire
Potassium permanganate is often included in survival kits along with glycerine for the purpose of making fire. Another survival use is as a water sterilizer.
Shipping note: When Potassium Permanganate and Glycerin are ordered together, they will need to ship in separate containers and thus incur separate shipping charges.