Product overview
Potassium Isobutyl Xanthate is a strong sulfide-mineral collector supplied in powder, granular or pellet form. Ore testing should establish whether its salt form and collecting profile improve recovery without unacceptable loss of concentrate selectivity.
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Function & Usage
- Select Mineral Flotation Collectors
Provides mineral-surface collection for sulfide, oxide or non-sulfide flotation according to collector chemistry, ore mineralogy, pH and circuit design. Typical uses: Copper, lead, zinc and nickel sulfide-ore flotation, Polymetallic and precious-metal-bearing sulfide circuits, Strong collector programs requiring a potassium isobutyl grade.
Product information
- Primary category:
- Oilfield & Mining
- Subcategory:
- Mineral Flotation Collectors – Xanthates
- CAS No.:
- 13001-46-2
- Form:
- Pale yellow powder / Granules / Pellets
- Content / Grade:
- Mining grade; xanthate purity commonly ≥85% or ≥90%; free alkali and moisture controlled by grade
- Applications:
- Copper, lead, zinc and nickel sulfide-ore flotation, Polymetallic and precious-metal-bearing sulfide circuits, Strong collector programs requiring a potassium isobutyl grade
- Hazard / Transport:
- Flammable or self-heating flotation reagent that may be harmful if swallowed or inhaled and can cause serious eye or skin effects. Contact with acids, heat or moisture can accelerate decomposition and release toxic, highly flammable carbon disulfide. Commercial xanthates are commonly evaluated for UN 3342, Class 4.2 transport; confirm the exact grade-specific SDS, packing group and destination rules before shipment.
- Storage:
- Store in tightly closed, moisture-resistant original packaging in a cool, dry, shaded and well-ventilated dangerous-goods area. Keep away from acids, oxidizers, water, heat, sparks, flames and direct sunlight; control inventory age because xanthates decompose during prolonged or warm storage.