Potassium manganate(VI)
Agent Name
Potassium manganate(VI)
CAS Number
10294-64-1
Formula
H2-Mn-O4.2K
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Manganic acid (H2MnO4), dipotassium salt; Manganic acid (H2MnO4), potassium salt (1:2); Potassium manganate; [ChemIDplus] UN1479
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Dark green solid; [Merck Index] Dark green powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
An oxidizing agent; [Merck Index]
Comments
An oxidizing agent that may cause fire on contact with combustible materials; Decomposed by water; An irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Manganese" and the linked occupational diseases.
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH)
0.02 mg/m3, as Mn (respirable fraction), 0.1 mg/m3, as Mn (inhalable fraction)
PEL (OSHA)
Ceiling(OSHA) = 5 mg/m3, as Mn
MAK
0.2 mg/m3, as Mn (inhalable fraction), 0.02 mg/m3, as Mn (respirable fraction)
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Oxidizing solid, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Parkinsonism
Reproductive Toxin
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: