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KMnO4



Hi all,

KMnO4 is Potassium Permanganate. It is a strong tanning agent, like 
formaldehyde, but also is a staining SOB. Its primary function is to 
crosslink molecules of organic matter, but it turns most such matter an 
ugly brown. The aqueous solution is such a pretty purple, the muddy 
brown stain can be a real surprise.

Our litiguous friends of the Bar have made it essentially unavailable 
at most drugstores in the US. Agricultural or chemical suppliers are 
the main sources, now, if you can find it at all.

Wright


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Wright Huntley (408) 248-5905 Santa Clara, CA USA huntley at ix_netcom.com