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Sodium Ethyl Xanthate
CAS No. 140-90-9

Sodium Ethyl Xanthate (SEX)

Mining Chemicals

A widely used short-chain xanthate flotation collector for base metal sulphide ores, offering good selectivity in mineral processing.

Active Content90% min
TypeFlotation Collector
AppearancePale Yellow Powder
GradeMining
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Product Description

Sodium Ethyl Xanthate (SEX) is a short carbon-chain xanthate collector used in froth flotation. Its shorter chain provides good selectivity, making it well-suited to differential flotation of base metal sulphides.

Supplied as free-flowing powder or pellets to 90% minimum active content with a Certificate of Analysis.

Applications

  • Copper sulphide flotation
  • Lead-zinc separation
  • Pyrite flotation
  • Nickel ore processing
  • Gold flotation
  • Differential flotation
  • Bulk sulphide recovery
  • Cobalt mineral recovery

Technical Information

Chemical NameSodium Ethyl Xanthate
CAS Number140-90-9
Active Content90% min
AppearancePale yellow powder/pellets
Moisture≤ 2%
SolubilitySoluble in water
UN NumberUN 3342
Hazard ClassClass 4.2

Packaging Information

25 kg DrumSealed fibre/steel drum
50 kg DrumSealed lined drum
StorageCool, dry, ventilated; away from heat
Shelf Life12 months sealed

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