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Potassium bromate, 99%
Description
Used as an analytical reagent and an oxidizing agent. Potassium bromate is used primarily as a maturing agent for flour and as a dough conditioner. It is also used as a laboratory reagent, in permanent-wave compounds such as food additives and explosives.
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Used as an analytical reagent and an oxidizing agent. Potassium bromate is used primarily as a maturing agent for flour and as a dough conditioner. It is also used as a laboratory reagent, in permanent-wave compounds such as food additives and explosives.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in alcohol but insoluble in acetone and ethanol.
Notes
Strong oxidizer. Incompatible with combustible materials, organics, reducing agents, aluminum and finely powdered metals
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | ∼370°C (decomposition) |
| Quantity | 100 g |
| UN Number | UN1484 |
| Merck Index | 14,7617 |
| Solubility Information | Slightly soluble in alcohol but insoluble in acetone and ethanol. |
| Formula Weight | 167 |
| Percent Purity | 99% |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Density | 3.27 |
| Chemical Name or Material | Potassium bromate |
Safety and Handling
- Potassium bromate
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- Carcinogenicity Category 1B
- Oxidising solid Category 1
- H271-May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser.
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H350-May cause cancer.
- P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Potassium bromate
RUO – Research Use Only
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