Potassium amyl xanthate

The strong and least selective flotation reagent-collector. It is applied for flotation of Cu, Ni, Zn and Au – bearing sulfide minerals.

Name

Technical (for ND): Potassium amyl xanthate
Chemical (according to IUPAC): Potassium O-pentyldithionate
Trade name: Amyl Xanthate (PAX)
Synonym: Potassium salt of n-amyl xanthic acid, potassium salt of n-pentyl xanthic acid, potassium pentyl xanthate

Specification

Indicator	Norm
Indicator Basuc substance content, %	Norm ≥ 90
Indicator Appearance	Norm Microgranules from light grey to yellow
Indicator Volatile matter content, %	Norm ≤ 2

Indicator

Norm

Indicator

Basuc substance content, %

Norm

≥ 90

Indicator

Appearance

Norm

Microgranules from light grey to yellow

Indicator

Volatile matter content, %

Norm

≤ 2

Dangerous goods

Hazard Class 4, Subclass 4.2. Specific handling instructions are given in the Safety data sheet.

UNO serial number: 3342
Packaging

Steel drums for chemical products of type II made of carbon or galvanized steel, net weight: 55-65 kg; Bags of propylene, net weight: 35-45 kg; Big-bags, net weight: 500 kg

Notes

Guaranteed shelf life is 6 months as from the date of production.

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