Potassium chlorate is a compound containing potassium, chlorine and oxygen atoms, with the molecular formula KClO 3. In its pure form, it is a white crystalline substance. It is the most common chlorate in industrial use. It is used.
Bluing agents are the result of a simple chemical process. The main ingredient in bluing agent is a finely powdered iron that appears to be a very bright blue. This iron powder is colloquially referred to as Prussian blue, and formally called ferric hexacyanoferrate.
For use as a food additive, see Bittering agent. A bitterant (or bittering agent) is a chemical that is added to a product to make it smell or taste bitter. Bitterants are commonly used as aversive agents to discourage the inhalation or ingestion of toxic substances. 1 Examples of use.