Sodium bromate is used as an oxidant to convert tetrahydropyranyl ethers to carbonyl compounds. It acts as an analytical reagent. It is also used for dissolving gold from its ores, boiler cleaning, oxidation of sulfur and vat dyes. Further, it is used in hair treatment formulations as a hair-permanent.

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