Potassium ethylxanthate cas no:140-89-6
Synonyms: Carbonicacid, dithio-, O-ethyl ester, potassium salt (8CI);Carbonodithioic acid,O-ethyl ester, potassium salt (9CI);(O-Ethyl dithiocarbonato)potassium;Dithiocarbonic acid O-ethyl ester potassium salt;Ethyl potassium xanthate;Ethyl potassium xanthogenate;Ethylxanthic acid potassium salt;KEX;O-Ethyldithiocarbonate potassium salt;O-Ethyl potassium dithiocarbonate;PotassiumO-ethyl carbonodithioate;Potassium O-ethyl dithiocarbonate;Potassiumethylxanthate;Potassium xanthate;Potassiumxanthogenate;Z 3;Z 3 (pesticide);Carbonodithioic acid,O-ethyl ester, potassium salt (1:1);
NamePotassium ethylxanthate
CAS140-89-6
SynonymsCarbonicacid, dithio-, O-ethyl ester, potassium salt (8CI);Carbonodithioic acid,O-ethyl ester, potassium salt (9CI);(O-Ethyl dithiocarbonato)potassium;Dithiocarbonic acid O-ethyl ester potassium salt;Ethyl potassium xanthate;Ethyl potassium xanthogenate;Ethylxanthic acid potassium salt;KEX;O-Ethyldithiocarbonate potassium salt;O-Ethyl potassium dithiocarbonate;PotassiumO-ethyl carbonodithioate;Potassium O-ethyl dithiocarbonate;Potassiumethylxanthate;Potassium xanthate;Potassiumxanthogenate;Z 3;Z 3 (pesticide);Carbonodithioic acid,O-ethyl ester, potassium salt (1:1);
EINECS(EC#)205-439-3
Molecular FormulaC3H5KOS2
Molecular Weight160.3
AppearanceWhite or slightly yellowish crystalline powder
Globally Harmonized System of Classification adn Labelling of Chemicals(GHS)
Hazardclass4.2
Hazard Xn:Harmful;
Risk R22;R36/37/38
Safety
Hazard Codes: 
Xn
Xi
Risk Statements: 36/37/38-22
R36/37/38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
R22: Harmful if swallowed
Safety Statements: 37/39-26-37-36
S37/39: Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
S37: Wear suitable gloves
S36: Wear suitable protective clothing
RIDADR: 3342
RTECS: FG1575000
HazardClass: 4.2
PackingGroup: II
Poison by subcutaneous and intravenous routes. Moderately toxic by ingestion. Combustible when exposed to heat or flame. Moderately explosive in the form of vapor when exposed to flame. Can react with oxidizing materials. To fight fire, use water, CO2, dry chemical. Incompatible with diazonium salts. When heated to decomposition it emits highly toxic fumes of K2O and SOx.
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