Potassium bromate CAS#7758-01-2

Effective Oxidizing Properties: Functions as a strong oxidizing agent, making it suitable for various chemical oxidation processes.
Reliable Analytical Reagent: Widely used as an analytical reagent in laboratory and industrial chemical applications.
Versatile Industrial Applications: Applicable in fields such as wool bleaching and chemical processing due to its unique properties.
Stable Inorganic Compound: Features a well-defined chemical structure (KBrO₃) with consistent performance in professional applications.

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Products Description of Potassium Bromate CAS#7758-01-2

Potassium bromate is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula KBrO₃. It is primarily used as an analytical reagent, oxidizing agent, and wool bleaching agent in various industrial and chemical applications.

According to the preliminary list of carcinogens published by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) under the World Health Organization on October 27, 2017, potassium bromate is classified as a Group 2B carcinogen.

Potassium bromate CAS#7758-01-2

Potassium bromate Chemical Properties

Melting point	350 °C
density	3.27
storage temp.	Store below +30°C.
solubility	Potassium bromate is highly soluble in water (7.5 g/100 mL at 25°C; 49.8 g/100 mL at 100°C), slightly soluble in ethanol, and almost insoluble in acetone; it is very stable when dissolved in water at room temperature.
form	Powder/Solid
Specific Gravity	3.27
color	White crystals or granules
PH	5.0-9.0 (25℃, 50mg/mL in H2O)
Water Solubility	70 g/L (20 ºC)
Merck	147617
Stability:	Strong oxidizer - contact with combustible materials may cause fire. Incompatible with combustible material, organics, reducing agents, aluminium, finely powdered metals.
CAS DataBase Reference	7758-01-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
IARC	2B (Vol. Sup 7, 73) 1999
EPA Substance Registry System	Potassium bromate (7758-01-2)
Hazard Codes	O,T
Risk Statements	45-9-25-22
Safety Statements	53-45
RIDADR	UN 1484 5.1/PG 2
WGK Germany	3
RTECS	EF8725000
TSCA	Yes
HazardClass	5.1
PackingGroup	II
HS Code	28299000
Hazardous Substances Data	7758-01-2(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity	LD50 orally in Rabbit: 157 mg/kg

Potassium bromate CAS#7758-01-2

Product Application of Potassium Bromate CAS#7758-01-2

Potassium bromate is a commonly used oxidizing agent and serves as a reference standard in analytical chemistry, particularly for the spot analysis determination of gallium. In mercury refining processes, its 3% aqueous solution can be applied for mercury purification.

It is also utilized as a wool treatment agent. In the food industry, potassium bromate has been used as a quality-enhancing additive for canned fish and meat products, as well as a bread-making additive to improve the baking performance of flour.

Potassium bromate CAS#7758-01-2