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Potassium Permanganate disposal

Posted: 24 Jun 2013, 14:10
by mikah
After the Osmosis and Diffusion prac I have 5L of this to dispose of.
I have read the disposal section of the SDS and wondered if anyone could explain how they dispose of this?
I'm putting on the dunce-hat because it was as clear as mud :?

Thank you

Re: Potassium Permanganate disposal

Posted: 24 Jun 2013, 14:53
by sunray18
CSIS says it can be disposed of down the sink..

Re: Potassium Permanganate disposal

Posted: 24 Jun 2013, 15:20
by Ev
Add sodium thiosulfate crystals leave for a few hours to allow MnO2 to form. Filter. MnO2 precipitate can go in the bin. Adjust the filtrate to between pH 4-9 and pour down the sink.

Ev

Re: Potassium Permanganate disposal

Posted: 25 Jun 2013, 08:39
by noona
Down the sink with lots of water :thumbup:

Re: Potassium Permanganate disposal

Posted: 25 Jun 2013, 11:48
by mikah
thank you for the replies