Sodium Butyl Xanthate

Sodium Butyl Xanthate
  • EASTCHEM
  • China
  • 15~20 days
  • 141-33-3

Strong Collection Capacity:Suitable for sulfide ores such as chalcopyrite, galena, and sphalerite, with rapid adsorption and improved recovery rate.
Good Selectivity:Prioritizes the flotation of target minerals at suitable pH, reducing impurities and improving concentrate grade.
Inherent Frothing Properties:Reduces the amount of additional frother needed, helping to lower overall reagent costs.
Stable Performance:Adaptable to various ore conditions, providing stable and reliable long-term use, reducing the risk of production fluctuations.

sodium butyl xanthateProduct Introduction

We offer high-quality flotation reagents, available as a light yellow or grayish-white powder or granules with a slightly pungent odor. As a reliable mining flotation reagent, this product is readily soluble in water and alcohol and forms insoluble compounds with a variety of metal ions, making it suitable for a wide range of mineral flotation systems. As an efficient  flotation reagents, it provides strong performance in both sulfide and mixed ore flotation. Among these collectors, Sodium Butyl Xanthate is one of the most widely used due to its strong collecting ability and excellent selectivity.


Product Name: Sodium Butyl Xanthate
Chinese Alias: Butyl Xanthate SBX
CAS No.: 141-33-3
Molecular Formula: C₅H₉NaOS₂
Molecular Weight: 172.24
EINECS No.: 205-481-2


As a powerful collector, Butyl Xanthate SBX performs effectively in the flotation of sulfide ores such as copper, lead, and zinc, providing strong flotation response and stable performance under various pH conditions. Thanks to its good solubility and reactivity, Sodium Butyl Xanthate is suitable for different beneficiation flowsheets and helps improve overall recovery efficiency.


We provide dosing recommendations, technical support, and sample testing services tailored to your flotation system, ensuring you can quickly evaluate the performance of our mining flotation reagent solutions. Whether you're optimizing a new process or improving an existing one, our expertise helps you verify product effectiveness efficiently. Please feel free to contact us for detailed technical specifications or free samples of our Mining chemical products!


Product Specifications

Item / TypeDry Product (Granular)Dry Product (Powder)Butyl Synthetic Product (Powder)
Sodium (Potassium) Butyl Xanthate ≥ %909084.5
Free Alkali ≤ %0.20.20.5
Moisture & Volatile Matter ≤ %44-
Diameter (mm)3–6--
Length (mm)5–15--


Butyl Xanthate SBX


Product Advantages

Sodium Butyl Xanthate dissolves rapidly in water and alcohol, facilitating on-site preparation and dosing. As an efficient mining flotation reagent, its high solubility ensures rapid dispersion in the pulp and contributes to stable and consistent flotation operation.


Strong Complexing Ability, Enhancing Flotation Performance:
As a highly effective collector and reliable  Mining chemical, Butyl Xanthate SBX forms insoluble complexes with various metal ions, significantly enhancing collecting ability. This improves both flotation selectivity and the recovery rate of target minerals, making it a dependable choice for demanding flotation conditions.


Suitable for Multiple Flotation Scenarios:
Thanks to its strong adaptability, Sodium Butyl Xanthate is widely applicable to flotation systems for metal sulfide ores such as copper, lead, and zinc. Whether used alone or combined with other reagents, Butyl Xanthate SBX delivers stable performance and integrates well into various processing flows, reinforcing its role as an essential mining flotation reagent in modern mineral beneficiation.


Product Application

Sodium Butyl Xanthate, a widely used flotation reagent, is applied in the mixed flotation process of various non-ferrous metal sulfide ores and is particularly suitable for the following flotation systems:


High-efficiency flotation of sulfide ores such as chalcopyrite, sphalerite, and pyrite:
With its strong collecting capacity, Butyl Xanthate SBX acts as an effective Mining chemical, enabling rapid adsorption and preferential separation under normal operating conditions, ensuring stable and efficient flotation performance.


Preferential flotation of copper ore in sulfide iron ore systems:
Sodium Butyl Xanthate effectively and selectively floats copper sulfide ore under controlled pH conditions and proper dosing sequence, contributing to higher concentrate grade and improved recovery. Its performance further reinforces its value as a dependable mining flotation reagent in copper beneficiation.


Flotation of sphalerite activated with copper sulfate:
Thanks to its strong reactivity, Butyl Xanthate SBX shows excellent responsiveness to copper-activated sphalerite, making it suitable for flotation flowsheets dealing with complex or difficult-to-process ores. Its chemical activity makes it a versatile Mining chemical in challenging separation environments.


With its wide adaptability and consistent performance, Sodium Butyl Xanthate fits well in various concentrator operating conditions, helping optimize flotation parameters, reduce overall reagent dosage, and enhance concentrator efficiency—further solidifying its role as an essential mining flotation reagent in mineral processing.


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Product Packaging & Storage

Packaging

To meet the needs of different working conditions and transportation methods, we offer a variety of packaging specifications for Sodium Butyl Xanthate:

Iron Drum Packaging: Net weight 120 kg/drum

Wooden Crate Packaging:Net weight 850 kg/box

Woven Bag Packaging:Net weight 50 kg/bag

These packaging options ensure that Butyl Xanthate SBX can be safely delivered and efficiently handled across different application environments. We also support customized packaging specifications and technical indicators according to customer requirements to better adapt to your usage scenarios and logistics planning.


Storage Conditions

For long-term stability, Sodium Butyl Xanthate should be stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated warehouse, avoiding moisture, high temperatures, and direct sunlight. Keep the packaging intact to prevent contamination or decomposition. Proper storage ensures that Butyl Xanthate SBX maintains optimal performance throughout its service life.


Service Guarantee

1. Customized services (providing personalized care with 100% user satisfaction throughout the process, meeting special needs of users beyond standardized services)

2. Productized services (providing professional product solutions based on customer usage scenarios)

3. Proactive services (regular return visit system, regular questionnaires, open and transparent complaint mechanism)

4. Standardized services (based on the technical service standards of the ISO9001 quality management system, forming standardized operating procedures, standardized traceability systems, etc.)

5. Effectiveness of services (8-hour rapid response; 24-hour on-site arrival to ensure timely resolution of problems)


FAQ

Q1: Can customized packaging services be provided?

A2: Yes, we can provide customized services according to customer needs.


Q2: Can samples be provided?

A2: We can provide small samples according to demand for your testing and evaluation. Please contact our sales team for specific details.


Q3: How do you ensure product quality and consistency?

A3: We follow strict quality control standards.Each batch is tested before shipment.COA and test reports are provided.


Q4: Can you provide a product list?
Q4: Yes, we can provide a detailed product list based on your requirements.

Please let us know which products you are interested in, and we will send you the corresponding product list, specifications, and available grades for your reference.


A5: You can place an order directly through our product page, or contact our sales representative for more information and assistance.


Q6: What's the shipping way?

A6:Express such as EMS, DHL, TNT, fedex, Ups, air transportation, sea transportation,etc per your request.

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