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Potassium Isobutyl Xanthate (PIBX) Mining Reagent, CAS 25306-75-6, Dry Grade A 90% sourcing visualHuman review
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Potassium Isobutyl Xanthate (PIBX) Mining Reagent, CAS 25306-75-6, Dry Grade A 90%

Buyer-facing sourcing candidate for Potassium Isobutyl Xanthate (PIBX), a mineral flotation collector offered as pale yellow particle/stick dry goods. Key checks for RFQ include CAS 25306-75-6 confirmation, potassium versus sodium formula consistency, active ingredient minimum 90%, free alkali maximum 0.2%, moisture and volatile matter maximum 4.0%, packing in 170 kg iron drums or 850 kg wooden cases, and availability of export documents, COA, SDS, DG classification, and shipment terms.

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Use this page to check the product identity, common specification points, document scope, package notes, and destination-market questions before sending a China sourcing request.

CAS No.: 25306-75-6Mining flotation reagent / xanthate collectorHuman review
Identity and grade

Typical specifications

  • Product name: Potassium Isobutyl Xanthate / PIBX
  • CAS No.: 25306-75-6
  • EINECS: 246-805-2
  • Declared grade: Dry goods Grade A
  • Active ingredients: ≥90%
  • Free alkali: ≤0.2%
  • Moisture and volatile matter: ≤4.0%
  • Appearance: Pale yellow particle or stick
  • Application category: mineral flotation reagent for non-ferrous sulfide ore processing
  • HS code shown by source: 2930902000
  • Quoted trade terms shown: EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR
  • Important identity check: source text lists formula as C5H9NaOS2, which appears inconsistent with potassium isobutyl xanthate and should be clarified before RFQ award
Who uses this page

Target buyers

  • Mining companies operating sulfide ore flotation circuits
  • Mineral processing plants sourcing xanthate collectors
  • Mining reagent distributors and importers
  • Procurement teams for copper, lead, zinc, and pyrite flotation operations
  • Chemical trading companies supplying beneficiation reagents
Before matching

Documents to check

  • CAS number, grade, assay, and impurity profile
  • SDS, COA, TDS, HS code, and transport classification
  • Destination-market import documents before supplier matching
Package and route

Packing notes

  • 170 kg per iron drum; source indicates 80 drums per 20' FCL
  • 850 kg per wooden case; source indicates 20 cases per 20' FCL
  • Confirm net weight, gross weight, palletization, drum lining, seal type, and container loading plan
  • Request recent packing photos and export marking sample before shipment
  • Confirm whether packaging is suitable for the declared transport classification and destination-port requirements
Applications and sourcing options

Check whether this product fits the buyer's actual application.

Clear application, grade, package, and document notes help separate real sourcing demand from a vague price check.

Use context

Common applications

  • Sourcing review for PIBX flotation collector supply
  • Supplier qualification for mining reagent imports from China
  • Comparison of xanthate collector grades and impurity limits
  • FCL procurement planning for drum or wooden-case packed mining chemicals
  • Pre-shipment document and DG compliance checklist preparation
How we compare

Sourcing options

  • Factory-direct quotation for Grade A PIBX 90% minimum active ingredient
  • Trial order or sample request subject to DG transport feasibility
  • Full-container-load procurement using 170 kg iron drums
  • Full-container-load procurement using 850 kg wooden cases
  • Third-party inspection with batch COA verification before loading
  • Multi-incoterm RFQ comparison: EXW, FOB, CFR, CIF
Human review

Compliance notes

  • Request current SDS in destination-market language or English and verify GHS classification before shipment
  • Confirm UN number, transport hazard class, packing group, marine pollutant status if applicable, and whether the cargo is shipped as dangerous goods
  • Request COA by batch, specification sheet, TDS, commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, and any required export declaration documents
  • Confirm China export eligibility, destination import requirements, and carrier acceptance before order placement
  • Verify CAS, product name, grade, and formula consistency on all documents, labels, COA, and SDS
  • No regulatory approval or import clearance should be assumed from marketplace listing information alone
  • Check shelf-life, recommended storage statement on SDS, and maximum transit time with supplier without relying on informal claims
  • Confirm whether any destination-specific mining chemical registration, inventory listing, or pre-notification is required
Buyer search paths

Related sourcing terms

These terms support long-tail discovery while keeping the page focused on useful product and China export buying context.

Potassium Isobutyl XanthatePIBXCAS 25306-75-6mining reagent Chinaxanthate collectorflotation collectormineral flotation chemicalsulfide ore flotation reagentbeneficiation reagentGrade A xanthatepale yellow xanthate particle stick
RFQ questions before supplier matching

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Questions to confirm
  • Can you confirm the product identity as Potassium Isobutyl Xanthate, CAS 25306-75-6, and explain why the listing formula shows sodium rather than potassium?
  • Please provide a recent COA for PIBX Grade A showing active ingredient, free alkali, moisture and volatile matter, and appearance.
  • What is the exact assay method used for active ingredient and free alkali testing?
  • Can you provide SDS, TDS, product specification, label sample, and packing photos before quotation confirmation?
  • What is the DG transport classification, including UN number, hazard class, packing group, and any IMDG requirements?
  • Is the product available in both 170 kg iron drums and 850 kg wooden cases for export shipments?
  • What is the usual lead time for 1 FCL, and what is the current monthly available capacity for PIBX?
  • Can you quote EXW, FOB China port, CFR, and CIF options separately?
Checks before quote
  • Request current SDS in destination-market language or English and verify GHS classification before shipment
  • Confirm UN number, transport hazard class, packing group, marine pollutant status if applicable, and whether the cargo is shipped as dangerous goods
  • Request COA by batch, specification sheet, TDS, commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, and any required export declaration documents
  • Confirm China export eligibility, destination import requirements, and carrier acceptance before order placement
  • Verify CAS, product name, grade, and formula consistency on all documents, labels, COA, and SDS
  • No regulatory approval or import clearance should be assumed from marketplace listing information alone
  • Check shelf-life, recommended storage statement on SDS, and maximum transit time with supplier without relying on informal claims
  • Confirm whether any destination-specific mining chemical registration, inventory listing, or pre-notification is required
Next step

Send the product page with your target quantity and market. A sourcing manager can then confirm sample options, supplier fit, packaging details, and open document gaps.