POTASSIUM ISOAMYLXANTHATE Property

Melting point:

260 °C

Boiling point:

553.11°C (rough estimate)

Density 

1.2513 (rough estimate)

vapor pressure 

47kPa at 25℃

refractive index 

1.6000 (estimate)

pka

1.51[at 20 ℃]

form 

powder

color 

Pale yellow or yellow

Odor

Disagreeable odor

Water Solubility 

350g/L at 20℃

LogP

-0.76 at 25℃

EPA Substance Registry System

Carbonodithioic acid, O-(3-methylbutyl) ester, potassium salt (1:1) (928-70-1)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H228Flammable solid

H302Harmful if swallowed

H311Toxic in contact with skin

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P240Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

P241Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment.

P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P272Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

P301+P330+P331IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P303+P361+P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P310Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P322Specific measures (see …on this label).

P330Rinse mouth.

P333+P313IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P361Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P370+P378In case of fire: Use … for extinction.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

POTASSIUM ISOAMYLXANTHATE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

Potassium isopentyl dithiocarbonate, also known as potassium isopentyl xanthate, is a chemical compound used primarily in mineral flotation processes.

Flammability and Explosibility

Highly flammable