03/02/2026
Isopropyl Ethyl Thionocarbamate (IPETC) is a high-performance industrial reagent containing carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur. Owing to its distinctive chemical characteristics and strong adaptability, IPETC is widely applied across multiple industrial fields, with particular importance in mining and mineral processing operations.
Key Applications and Benefits
IPETC offers several advantages in industrial applications, including:
• Mineral Flotation: It acts as an effective collector for non-ferrous metallic sulfide minerals. Its use enhances the flotation of tarnished or slightly oxidized minerals and provides a targeted response against pyrite during sulfide processing. This selectivity also translates into outstanding flotation performance for various copper minerals. • Process Activation: Beyond flotation, IPETC serves as an activator in many manufacturing processes. It can function as both a reducing and oxidizing agent depending on the system, making it highly adaptable. • Enhanced Foaming: The compound exhibits superior foaming properties compared to traditional xanthates, making it particularly valuable in copper-molybdenum and copper-gold flotation circuits.
Chemical and Physical Properties
• Molecular Composition: IPETC has a molecular formula of (CH₃)₂CHOC(S)NHC₆H₅, which is often represented as C₆H₁₃NOS. • Physical Appearance: Typically, IPETC is encountered as an oily liquid with a dark brown or amber coloration. Its distinct look helps in identifying the compound in various industrial settings.
Zhuzhou Flotation Reagents & Chemicals Company Ltd. is a professional manufacturer and exporter of flotation reagents, with long-term experience supplying IPETC collector, thionocarbamate flotation reagents, and other mining chemicals to customers worldwide. Our products are widely used in sulfide ore flotation, copper beneficiation, gold flotation, and base metal processing plants.
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