Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC)
Frothers Series

Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC)

Molecular Formula: (CH3)2CHCH2CH(OH)CH3

Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol is an excellent frother for the flotation of non‑ferrous metal ores and non‑metallic minerals. It is mainly used for the flotation of non‑ferrous oxide ores or fine‑grained sulfide ores with high clay content. It is widely applied in flotation plants for lead‑zinc ores, copper‑molybdenum ores, and copper‑gold ores around the world, and is particularly effective in improving concentrate quality.

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Technical Specifications

Characteristics: It offers strong selectivity and good frothing activity. It produces fine, brittle, non‑sticky bubbles that are easy to break. It has no collecting ability and requires only a small dosage.

Item Specification
Appearance Colorless transparent liquid
Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (%) ≥99.5
Density (20℃) (g/mL) ≥0.805
Non-volatile matter (mg/100 mL) ≤5
Moisture (%) ≤0.10 / ≤0.05
Acidity (%) ≤0.005

Package

Steel drum: net weight 165 kg/drum; IBC: net weight 800 kg/IBC, 830 kg/IBC.

Storage and Transportation

Protect from moisture, water, and sunlight. Keep away from heat and fire.

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