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sodium ethyl xanthate ( sex)

Sodium Ethyl Xanthate ( SEX)

IUPAC Name Sodium Ethyl Xanthate
Abbreviation SEX
Product Name Sodium Ethyl Xanthate
Synonyms Sodium ethyl xanthogenate, Sodium-O-ethyl dithiocarbonate
Chemical Formula C3H5NaOS2
Molecular Weight 144.14 (g/ mol)
CAS 140-99-9
EC No 205-440-9
Relevant identified uses of the substance It is predominantly used in the mining industry as flotation  agent for recovery of metals, such as copper ,nickel, silver or  gold, as well as solid metal sulfides or oxides from ore slurries.
Other applications include defoliants and herbicides and as an additive to rubber to protect it against oxygen and ozone.
CAS 140-99-9 EC number 205-440-9 Appearance Pale yellow powder Purity N/A