The ratio of potassium permanganate to disinfected water is 1:2000~1:5000, which is equal to 1 gram of potassium permanganate can be added 2000 grams to 5000 grams of distilled water.
Potassium permanganate is a strong oxidizing agent, it is easy to explode with some organic or easy to oxidize substances in contact with it, and potassium permanganate is toxic, corrosive, and can cause respiratory damage after inhalation, potassium permanganate has been included in the list of explosive hazardous chemicals, so if you want to dilute potassium permanganate to disinfect, we don’t suggest you to prepare it by yourself, and you can buy potassium permanganate disinfecting water which has already been prepared in the drugstore.
Different concentrations of potassium permanganate have different effects, such as 0.01% potassium permanganate solution can be used to flush the vagina; 0.02% potassium permanganate solution can be used to treat excessive leukorrhea; 0.1% potassium permanganate solution can be used in sitz baths to relieve itching and pain, to prevent infections, and to promote the healing of hemorrhoids; 0.3% potassium permanganate solution has a strong oxidizing property, and can be used to disinfect bath utensils, spittoons, etc. When using potassium permanganate, it is recommended that you use a diluted solution to disinfect the spittoons, and then use it for disinfection of the bath.
When using potassium permanganate, it is recommended to consult a physician before use, so as to avoid improper use, which may cause damage to the skin or mucous membranes.