Potassium Permanganate

Potassium Permanganate applications are a very effective Chemical Raw Material based treatment method for Parasites. However, it is a Dangerous Treatment Method due to its toxic properties.

It is extremely important that Potassium Permanganate is applied by qualified Experts who are experienced in Chemistry Applications and have knowledge of Application Methods according to the properties of this Chemical.

Potassium Permanganate Applications are extremely beneficial against a number of Fish Diseases. It is highly effective against a number of Protozoan Parasites including Trichodina, Costia and Chilodonella as well as Monogenean Flukes, Gyrodactylus and Dactylogyros. In addition to being an effective Anti Parasite treatment, Potassium Permanganate also helps with Bacterial Gill Disease and Bacterial Diseases such as Skin Ulcers. Potassium Permanganate also oxidises dissolved organic matter, reducing biological oxygen demand and improving water quality and clarity.

Is Potassium Permanganate a medicine?

Potassium Permanganate is not a medicine, although it is used in the treatment of many diseases. Potassium Permanganate is a Caustic Alkali that causes serious corrosion of delicate tissues such as skin and gills when applied in high dosages. Potassium Permanganate is a very reactive chemical that reacts with organic matter.

Is Potassium Permanganate an Oxidizing Chemical?

Potassium Permanganate, Oxygen is generally seen as a benign element. However, Oxygen atoms are released in some oxidizing reactions and are extremely reactive. A common reaction involving Oxygen shows characteristics such as Fire and Fireworks. If we consider a slower reaction, the Rusting of Iron is the most radical example. Therefore, as with all oxidizing agents, the volume of the pool and the calculated dosage amount should be checked 2 or 3 times before applying Potassium Permanganate.

Reactions of Potassium Permanganate

Potassium Permanganate loses Mn04(-) 2 Oxygen Atoms during these reactions and is reduced to insoluble Manganese Dioxide (Mn02). The separated Oxygen Atoms react aggressively with other Organic molecules. It is this Reactive property that kills bacteria and Parasites such as Costia, Trichodina and Flukes.

Applications of Potassium Permanganate in Fish Ponds

Although it is a very useful disease treatment method, its weakness to organic materials makes the treatment difficult and dangerous. It can easily react with all organic materials it is applied to and comes into contact with. If the pond contains any particulate material such as algae, particles or dissolved organic compounds, a large part of the oxidation reaction that will occur with the application of Potassium Permanganate will occur with these Organelles rather than the Parasites or Bacteria we aim to destroy. For this reason, Potassium Permanganate treatments will not be effective in very green waters.

In the treatment of such pools containing dense organic material, the unreacted manganate ion must be in sufficient quantity. And this must be calculated very well. It is this residual potassium permanganate level that is effective against bacteria and parasites such as Costia, Trichodina and Flukes.

Obviously the levels of dissolved and particulate organics will vary significantly from pond to pond. Depending on the amount of particulate organics present, which is dependent on many factors, if the PTS level is low, treatment may become necessary. If the PTS level is high, it will be harmful and possibly fatal.

Areas of Use of Potassium Permanganate

• Potassium Permanganate is used to purify water in drinking water treatment plants.
• Potassium Permanganate is used in the Textile Industry (Denim & Jeans) to lighten or bleach colors.
• Potassium Permanganate is used as a chemical substance to assist purification in refineries.
• Potassium Permanganate is an inorganic salt used in the production of some drugs in the medical field (cleaning of abscesses, treatment of ulcers, healing of wounds and especially helping to treat acute dermatological disorders caused by some infections).
• Potassium Permanganate solutions are used in gastric lavage caused by poisoning.
• Potassium Permanganate In the paint industry,
• Potassium Permanganate to clarify aquariums and fish ponds in fish production farms,
• Potassium Permanganate In care performed for the purpose of healing wounds,
• When Potassium Permanganate Skin Antisepsis occurs,
• Potassium Permanganate in the bleaching bath in the photography industry
• Potassium Permanganate is used for skin disinfection.