Applications Potassium permanganate is widely used in the chemical industry and laboratories as a strong oxidizing agent, and also as a medication for dermatitis, for cleaning wounds, and general disinfection. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. Description Potassium permanganate is an oxidising agent with disinfectant, deodorising, and astringent properties. Its chemical formula is KMnO4. It…
