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.
A buffering agent is a weak acid or base used to maintain the acidity of a solution. It's typically added to water to form a buffer solution. Here are a few examples of buffering agents: Here's some more information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffering_agent. Mel. Â· 3 Â· 4 comments Â· Apr 10 2014.