Description
Potassium ethyl xanthogenate; O-Ethylxanthic acid potassium salt; KEX; Potassium O-ethyl dithiocarbonate; Potassium xanthogenate
| CAS | 140-89-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C3H5KOS2 |
| Molecular Weight | 160.30 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Physical State at 20 °C | Solid | Colour | Yellow crystalline |
| Odour | Carbon disulphide like | Melting Point/ Freezing Point [°C] | 210 °C |
| Flash Point [°C] | 96 °C | Density [g/cm3] | 1.558 |
| Solubility in Water [% weight] | Soluble in water | ||
| Specifications | |||
| Appearance | Yellow crystalline powder | Assay (By Titration) | 95.5 – 104.5% |
| Identity (Ir) | Conforms to structure | ||
| Dangerous Goods Information | |||
| UN Number | 3342 | DG Class | 4.2 |
| Safety Information & Hazard Symbols | |
| Symbol | GHS07 |
| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statement | H302-H315-H319-H335 |
| Precaution Statement | P261-P305 + P351 + P338 |















