Potassium Bromate, PurReagent, >99.5 %

PurReagent


Synonym:  Potassiumbromate
Linear Formula:  C2H3KO2
Molecular Weight:  167 g/mol
CAS Number: 02-01-7758

Properties

Vapour pressure No Data Available
Autoignition temp. No Data Available
Explosion limit No Data Available
Assay Purity > 99.5
Refractive index No Data Available
B pt. No Data Available
M pt. 350°C
Density 3.27
Form Crystalline Powder

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H271,H301,H350
Precautionary Statement  P202 - P210 - P220 - P264 - P270 - P301 + P310
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code NA
Storage Temp. Room temperature
Storage Class 5.1A - Strongly oxidizing hazardous materials
UN Number 1484

Description

Application
It has been used in the food industry as a flour improver in analytical chemistry and in laboratory processes requiring a reliable oxidizing agent.

Purpose
The purpose of potassium bromate is to strengthen dough and improve baking performance as well as to act as an effective oxidizer in chemical reactions and analytical procedures.

General Description
Potassium bromate is an inorganic compound with the formula KBrO typically appearing as a white crystalline and odorless solid that is highly soluble in water and a strong oxidizing agent.