Potassium Bromate
Potassium bromate is a white crystalline solid. It is a strong oxidizing agent. It has a role as a flour treatment agent.
- Other Names
- Potasiun salt, potassium bromated (V), bromic acid
- Chemical Formula
- KBrO3
- CAS No
- 7758-01-2
- Molar Mass
- 167 g/mol
| TEST | RESULT |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White Crystalline Powder |
| Assay | 99.5 % |
| Moisture | 0.5 % - max |
| pH | 6 - 9 |
| Sulphate | 0.01 % - max |
Applications:
Potassium bromate is used as an oxidizing agent in hair products.
Used as a laboratory reagent, maturing agent in flour, dough conditioner, food additive, industrial cleaning agent.
Used in cosmetic industry as neutralizers or oxidizers in hair wave preparations.
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