Skip to content
Molekula

Molekula

Sodium ethyl xanthate

SKU 90028366 CAS 140-90-9 C3H5OS2.Na MW 144.19 In stock

Sodium ethyl xanthate is a chemical used primarily as a collector in mineral flotation processes. It is a yellow to orange crystalline solid with the molecular formula C3H5OS2.Na and a molecular weight of 144.19 g/mol. It is classified as hazardous with a signal word of Danger and must be stored between 2 and 8 °C. Molekula supplies Sodium ethyl xanthate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

Overview

Sodium ethyl xanthate is a chemical used primarily as a collector in mineral flotation processes. It is a yellow to orange crystalline solid with the molecular formula C3H5OS2.Na and a molecular weight of 144.19 g/mol. It is classified as hazardous with a signal word of Danger and must be stored between 2 and 8 °C. Molekula supplies Sodium ethyl xanthate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

Pricing & pack sizes

Pack sizes & pricing

  • 25 g €77.00 per pack

Prices exclude VAT/sales tax and shipping. Bulk and custom pack sizes available on request.

Specifications

Property Value
Appearance Yellow to green pellets
Purity ≥90.0%
Free Alkali ≤0.2%
Moisture ≤4.0%

Storage & handling

Property Value
Storage Temperature 2 to 8 °C
Transport Class 4.2
Packing Group II
Shelf Life 48 months
Acidity Base

Identification

Property Value
SKU 90028366
CAS Number 140-90-9
Molecular Formula C3H5OS2.Na
Molecular Weight 144.19
SMILES CCOC(=S)[S-].[Na+]
EC / UN Number 3342
REACH Code Y110
TSCA Listed Yes
HTS Code 2930904950
Tariff Code 2930909591

Safety & GHS

Danger
  • GHS pictogram — Flammable Flammable GHS02
  • GHS pictogram — Toxic Toxic GHS06
  • GHS pictogram — Health Hazard Health Hazard GHS07
  • GHS pictogram — Serious Health Hazard Serious Health Hazard GHS08

Hazard statements

  • EUH018 In use may form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture
  • H228 Flammable solid
  • H251 Self-heating; may catch fire
  • H302+332 Harmful if swallowed or inhaled
  • H315 Causes skin irritation
  • H371 May cause damage to organs
  • H400 Very toxic to aquatic life

Precautionary statements

  • P231+232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture
  • P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
  • P273 Avoid release to the environment
  • P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
  • P301+312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
  • P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
  • P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing

For research and industrial use only

Not for use in food, drugs, household, or in or on humans or animals. Consult the Safety Data Sheet before handling.

Documents

Synonyms

No alternate names recorded for this product.

Frequently asked questions

What is sodium ethyl xanthate used for?

It is primarily used as a collector in mineral flotation processes, especially for sulfide ores.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of sodium ethyl xanthate?

The formula is C3H5OS2.Na with a molecular weight of 144.19 g/mol.

How should sodium ethyl xanthate be stored?

It should be stored at temperatures between 2 to 8 °C to maintain stability.

What grade of sodium ethyl xanthate does Molekula supply?

Molekula supplies technical grade sodium ethyl xanthate.

Can Molekula supply sodium ethyl xanthate in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply sodium ethyl xanthate in bulk quantities upon request.

What documentation comes with a purchase of sodium ethyl xanthate?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

Ready to order or need a custom pack?

Tell us the product, grade, and quantity — Molekula usually responds within one working day with pricing and lead time.

Talk to a chemist
Documents Pricing
Request a quote
Tell us what you need and our sales team will come back with pricing and lead times.
Full name
Company
Email
Phone (optional)
Product
Message
Buy now
Leave your details and we'll be in touch shortly.
Full name
Company
Email
Phone (optional)
How many packs?
Message