Potassium Bromate Powder Description:
Potassium Bromate Powder is an inorganic salt that appears as a colourless crystal at room temperature. Its molecular formula is KBrO3. Potassium Bromate Powder is used as an analytical reagent, oxidising agent, food additive and wool bleaching agent. This product irritates the eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, bleeding and diarrhoea. Consequently, Potassium Bromate Powder has a negative impact on the environment.

Potassium Bromate Powder Specifications:
CAS Number
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7758-01-2
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Molecular Formula
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KBrO3
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Molecular Weight
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167.01
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Appearance
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Colourless crystal
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Solubility
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Water-soluble (lit.)
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Potassium Bromate Powder Applications:
- This product is used as an oxidising agent in analytical and industrial processes.
- It is applied in the food industry as an additive for fish canning, thereby enhancing product quality.
- It is used in flour processing to bleach flour, inhibit proteolytic enzyme activity and alter gluten characteristics.
- It is employed in wool treatment processes.
Safety Instructions
Symbol
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Signal Word
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Danger
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Hazard Statements
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H271 - H301 - H350
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Precautionary Statements
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P201 - P210 - P301 + P310 + P330
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RIDADR
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UN 1484 5.1 / PGII
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WGK United Kingdom
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WGK 3
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