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Sodium Ethyl Xanthate (SEX)

The shortest-chain sodium xanthate in common use, chosen for fast kinetics on fine sulphide particles.

Product codeSEX
Purity / spec90% min
AppearancePale yellow powder or granules
Packaging25 kg bags/drums, moisture-sealed
What it is

Chemical properties

SEX is the sodium salt of ethyl xanthic acid, highly soluble in water with rapid adsorption onto sulphide surfaces.

Application

How it’s used

Applied in gold, copper and zinc flotation where fast collector response on fines is prioritised, often as part of a reagent blend.

Used with / for
  • Fine gold-bearing sulphides
  • Copper and zinc sulphides
Storage & handling

Store dry and cool, away from acids and oxidising agents.

Safety

Flammable solid. Full Safety Data Sheet (SDS) supplied with every consignment.

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