Potassium Permanganate

[Squaregrouper]

I gave a bunch of vials out at a MDS meetup today. The video below explains how it can be used in SHTF scenarios.
Remember "Pink is safe to drink" (biologically only, not for toxins)...
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[Allen65]

Potassium permanganate has other SHTF uses, too. But nothing you'd want to try at home unless you don't like your windows (or walls, for that matter).

 

[teratos]

Potassium permanganate has other SHTF uses, too. But nothing you'd want to try at home unless you don't like your windows (or walls, for that matter).

I have some of this stockpiled on SG’s recommendation.

 

[Melnic]

I still have mine w/ my dried food storage as well as osmosis filters.

 

[Triggerfinger]

Good information, thanks!

 

[Blacksmith101]

Some other "Pot" links. In particular note that you can use other items rather than glycerin such as certain types of brake fluid or antifreeze.:


SAS Fire Starter. Potassium Permanganate & Chemical Fire.


Fire lighting - Potassium Permanganate and Glycerine


Make Fire with Potassium Permanganate



Everyone should keep a jug on hand, Be Prepared:

https://www.farmandfleet.com/products/205795-filter-mate-potassium-permanganate.html?blaintm_source=bing&blaintm_medium=pla&msclkid=c2c033a3b9a1156e7deb56f1f2f61dee

 

[Doctor_M]

Fire staring, water purification, way marking in the snow. Very useful.... I keep a tiny plastic bag of it wrapped in electrical tape (it is light sensitive) in my wallet... yes, I'm serious.

 

[smdub]

This is a vey timely thread as my container of it arrived just a few days ago.

 

[BDurk]

Great information. Can anyone suggest a trusted source to buy from?

 

[Blacksmith101]

Great information. Can anyone suggest a trusted source to buy from?

I got mine from the local old time hardware store that also sells water pumps and water softener chemicals.
Amazon sells it:

Amazon.com : Potassium Permanganate

 

[BFMIN]

Back In The Day, on E&E exercises we'd use pot permang & glycerol to create diversions. Mix on a convenient rock & seat a blank in it. Leave
A few minutes later "Poot & woosh with a puff or smoke"!