Product overview
Sodium Butyl Xanthate is a stronger sulfide collector than ethyl and isopropyl xanthates and is frequently evaluated for polymetallic copper, lead and zinc circuits. Stronger collecting power can reduce selectivity, so ore-specific dosage and depressant strategy remain important.
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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 other non-ferrous sulfide-ore flotation, Chalcopyrite, sphalerite and pyrite recovery, Rubber vulcanization-accelerator evaluation subject to grade.
Product information
- Primary category:
- Oilfield & Mining, Plastic & Rubber Additives
- Subcategory:
- Mineral Flotation Collectors – Xanthates
- CAS No.:
- 141-33-3
- Form:
- Pale yellow to yellow-green powder / Granules / Pellets
- Content / Grade:
- Mining grade; xanthate purity commonly ≥85% or ≥90%; free alkali ≤0.2% and moisture / volatiles ≤4.0% for selected 90% grades
- Applications:
- Copper, lead, zinc and other non-ferrous sulfide-ore flotation, Chalcopyrite, sphalerite and pyrite recovery, Rubber vulcanization-accelerator evaluation subject to 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.