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LIQUISOL™

LIQUISOL™

LIQUISOL™ environmental oxidant is an effective oxidant recommended for potable drinking water applications that require a concentrated permanganate solution. Applications include iron and manganese reduction, taste and odor control, disinfection by-product reduction, color reduction, and radium reduction.

CHEMICAL/PHYSICAL DATA
Formula NaMnO4
Appearance Dark Purple Solution
Specific Gravity 1.355-1.39
Freezing Point -15° C / 5° F

APPLICATIONS
  • Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing
  • Drinking Water Purification
  • Iron/Manganese Oxidation
  • Taste and Odor Control
  • Preoxidant for THM and HAA Control
  • Hydrogen Sulfide Control
  • Mercaptan Odor Control
  • Color Removal
  • Radium Removal
  • Phenol Control
BENEFITS
  • Concentrated liquid oxidant
  • More precise dosing of chemical
  • Feed equipment is simplified
  • Consistent concentration

HANDLING, STORAGE, AND INCOMPATIBILITY
Like any strong oxidant, LIQUISOL™ environmental oxidant should be handled with care. Protective equipment during handling should include face shields and/or goggles, rubber or plastic gloves, and rubber or plastic apron. If clothing becomes spotted, wash off immediately; spontaneous ignition can occur with cloth or paper. In cases where significant exposure exists, use of the appropriate NIOSH-MSHA dust or mist respirator is recommended.

Store in accordance with NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) Code 430 requirements for Class II Oxidizers. The product should be stored in a cool, dry area in closed containers. Concrete floors are preferred. Avoid wooden decks. Spillage should be collected and disposed of properly. Contain and dilute spillage to approximately 6% with water, and then reduce with sodium thiosulfate, a bisulfite, or ferrous salt solution. The bisulfite or ferrous salt may require some dilute sulfuric acid (10% w/w) to promote reduction. Neutralize with sodium carbonate to neutral
pH, if acid was used. Deposit sludge in an approved landfill or, where permitted, drain into sewer with large quantities of water.

CORROSIVE PROPERTIES
LIQUISOL™ is compatible with many metals and synthetic materials. Natural rubbers and fibers are often incompatible. Solution pH and temperature are also important factors. The material must be compatible with either the acid or alkali also being used.

In neutral and alkaline solutions, LIQUISOL™ is not corrosive to iron, mild steel, or stainless steel; however, chloride corrosion of metals may be accelerated when an oxidant such as permanganate is present in solution. Plastics such as polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride Type I (PVC I), epoxy resins, fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP), Penton, Lucite, Viton A, and Hypalon are suitable. Teflon FEP and TFE, and Tefzel ETFE are
best. Refer to Material Compatibility Chart.

Aluminum, zinc, copper, lead, and alloys containing these metals may be (slightly) affected by LIQUISOL™ solutions. Actual studies should be made under the conditions in which permanganate will be used.

SHIPPING
LIQUISOL™ is classified by the Hazardous Materials Transportation Board (HMTB) as an oxidizer. It is shipped under Interstate Commerce Comission’s (ICC) Tariff 19.
Proper Shipping Name: Permanganates, Inorganic, Aqueous solution, n.o.s. (Contains sodium permanganate)
Hazard Class: Oxidizer
Identification Number: UN 3214
Label Requirements: Oxidizer, 5.1
Packaging Requirements: 49 CFR Parts 171 to 180,
Sections: 173.152, 173.202, 173.242
Shipping Limitations:
Minimum quantities:
Rail car: See Tariff for destination
Truck: No minimum

APPLICATIONS
Listed below are some of the many applications of LIQUISOL™ environmental oxidant. LIQUISOL™ is a powerful oxidizing agent. The optimum condition under which it is to be used can be easily established through technical service evaluations or laboratory testing.
Oxidation and Synthesis - Organic chemicals and intermediates manufacture. Oxidizes impurities in organic and inorganic chemicals.
Water Treatment - Oxidizes iron, manganese, and hydrogensulfide; controls taste and odor; and is an alternate pre-oxidant for Disinfection By-Product (THMs and HAAs) control.
Municipal Wastewater Treatment - Destroys hydrogen sulfide in wastewater and sludge. Improves sludge dewatering. Industrial Wastewater Treatment - Oxidizes hydrogen sulfide, phenols, iron, manganese, and many other organic and inorganic contaminants; resultant manganese dioxide aids in removing heavy metals.
Metal Surface Treatment - Conditions mill scale and smut to facilitate subsequent removal by acid pickling in wrought metals manufacturing and jet engine cleaning.
Equipment Cleaning - Assists in cleaning organic and inorganic residues from refining and cooling towers and other processing
equipment. Decontaminates hydrogen sulfides, pyrophoric ironsulfides, phenols, and others.
Purification of Gases - Removes trace impurities of sulfur, arsine, phosphine, silane, borane, and sulfides from carbon dioxide and other industrial gases.
Mining and Metallurgical - Aids in separation of molybdenum from copper; removes impurities from zinc and cadmium; oxidizes flotation compounds. Removes iron and manganese from acid mine drainage.
Slag Quenching - Controls hydrogen sulfide and acetylene emissions during quenching of hot slag.
Food Processing - Controls sulfides, soluble animal oil, grease, organic acids, ketones, nitrogen compounds, mercaptans, and BOD.

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