Potassium permanganate

‌1. Medical & Pharmaceutical Applications‌

• ‌Topical Disinfectant‌: Used as 0.1% solutions for wound cleaning and fungal infections (e.g., athlete's foot)

• ‌Veterinary Use‌: Treats parasitic infections in livestock and aquaculture

‌2. Water Treatment & Sanitation‌

• ‌Water Purification‌: Effective against bacteria, viruses, and organic contaminants in drinking water

• ‌Wastewater Disinfection‌: Oxidizes organic pollutants and controls odor

‌3. Industrial & Chemical Uses‌

• ‌Oxidizing Agent‌: Employed in organic synthesis and analytical chemistry

• ‌Bleaching Agent‌: Used in textile and paper industries

‌4. Laboratory Applications‌

• ‌Titration Reagent‌: Detects iron(II) and other reducing agents via colorimetric changes

• ‌Gas Absorbent‌: Removes trace impurities from laboratory gases

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