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EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Product name
Potassium Amyl Xanthate
Product Synonyms
Potassium amyl xanthate; PAX; carbonodithioic acid, 0-pentyl ester,
Chemical name
Xanthates; carbonodithioic acid salt
supplier name
Xiamen Joyforce Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd
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Company Information
company name
Xiamen Joyforce Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
Joyforce@cnjoyforce.com
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Caution: Liquid solution is strongly alkaline. Eye contact will result in mild to severe eye irritation. Contact with the skin will result in mild to severe burns of the skin. Ingestion of product will irritate mouth, throat and gastrointestinal tract. Inhalation of product vapours, mist may cause irritation of respiratory airways. This product is listed as a HAZARDOUS material under criteria of NOHSC This product is classified as DANGEROUS GOODS by the criteria of the ADG Code
Hazard categories
Corrosive
Hazard statements
R21/22 Harmful in contact with skin & if swallowed R31 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin. R48/20 Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation.
Precautionary statements
S1/2 Keep locked up and out of reach of children S16 Keep away from sources of ignition – No smoking. S33 Take precautionary measures against static discharges S36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre Immediately (show label where possible) IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF CARBON DISULPHIDE (CS2) The freshly prepared xanthate solution will contain low levels of carbon disulphide. This is formed by decomposition of some xanthate molecules during dissolution of dry PAX. During storage of xanthate solution there will be further decomposition of xanthate molecules producing yielding increasing levels of carbon disulphide in the solution. The rate of decomposition depends on factors such as the temperature of the solution and the presence of other elements and molecules. Because it is a highly volatile liquid, carbon disulphide present in xanthate solution will produce carbon disulphide vapour which is toxic and extremely flammable (Flash Point -30oC). If the freshly supplied xanthate solution is to be stored for more than 5 days the presence of carbon disulphide becomes an important consideration in the safe storage and handling of the solution and the MSDS for carbon disulphide should be consulted for guidance.
