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.
Product Introduction
We offer high-quality flotation collectors, available as a light yellow or grayish-white powder or granules with a slightly pungent odor. 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.
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
Product Specifications
| Item / Type | Dry Product (Granular) | Dry Product (Powder) | Butyl Synthetic Product (Powder) |
| Sodium (Potassium) Butyl Xanthate ≥ % | 90 | 90 | 84.5 |
| Free Alkali ≤ % | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| Moisture & Volatile Matter ≤ % | 4 | 4 | - |
| Diameter (mm) | 3–6 | - | - |
| Length (mm) | 5–15 | - | - |

Product Advantages
Excellent Solubility:Dissolves rapidly in water and alcohol, facilitating on-site preparation and dosing, ensuring rapid dispersion and stable operation in the pulp.
Strong Complexing Ability, Enhancing Flotation Performance:Forms insoluble complexes with various metal ions, enhancing collecting ability and improving the flotation selectivity and recovery rate of target minerals.
Suitable for Multiple Flotation Scenarios: Applicable to flotation systems for various metal sulfide ores such as copper, lead, and zinc, combining adaptability and stability to suit different ore conditions.
Product Application
This product is widely used in the mixed flotation process of various non-ferrous metal sulfide ores, especially suitable for the following flotation systems:
High-efficiency flotation of sulfide ores such as chalcopyrite, sphalerite, and pyrite: Strong collecting capacity, achieving rapid adsorption and preferential separation under normal operating conditions.
Preferential flotation of copper ore in sulfide iron ore systems: Effectively and selectively floats copper sulfide ore under specific pH and addition sequence, improving concentrate grade and recovery.
Flotation of sphalerite activated with copper sulfate: Exhibits good responsiveness to activated sphalerite, suitable for flotation processes of complex or difficult-to-process ores.
Its wide adaptability makes it suitable for various concentrator operating conditions, helping to optimize flotation parameters, reduce reagent consumption, and improve overall concentrator efficiency.

Product Packaging & Storage
Packaging Forms
To meet the needs of different working conditions and transportation methods, we offer a variety of packaging specifications:
Iron Drum Packaging: Net weight 120 kg/drum
Wooden Crate Packaging:Net weight 850 kg/box
Woven Bag Packaging:Net weight 50 kg/bag
We support customized packaging specifications and technical indicators according to customer requirements to better adapt to your usage scenarios and logistics planning.
Storage Conditions
Products should be stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated warehouse, avoiding moisture and exposure to high temperatures and direct sunlight. Keep the packaging intact to prevent contamination or decomposition.
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
A2: Yes, we can provide customized services according to customer needs.
A2: We can provide small samples according to demand for your testing and evaluation. Please contact our sales team for specific details.
A3: We follow strict quality control standards.Each batch is tested before shipment.COA and test reports are provided.
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.