The most widely produced xanthate worldwide, offering a reliable balance of selectivity, recovery and cost for copper sulphide flotation.
SBX (sodium n-butyl xanthate) is the sodium salt of n-butyl xanthic acid. Its medium chain length makes it the reference collector for copper flotation plants globally.
Primary collector for copper sulphide flotation across the Copperbelt, also used in lead, zinc and gold flotation.
Dry, cool, ventilated storage; moisture and heat accelerate decomposition.
Flammable solid; store away from acids/oxidisers. Full Safety Data Sheet (SDS) supplied with every consignment.
