AERO 404,407,412

AERO 404, 407, 412 promoters are aqueous solutions

of a two component collector based on alkyl dithiophosphate, for use in the floation of the sulfides of copper, lead, zinc and nickel for metallic copper and for
the iron sulfides in acid circuit.

TYPICAL PROPERTIES
AERO 404
Appearance
pH (as is)
pH (as 10%
solution
Specific Gravity

Freeze-thaw
stability
Boiling Point

Freezing Point

Viscosity
(Centipoise)

AERO 407

AERO 412

Variable colored green to amber liquid

13
13
13
12
1.2 at 30C
(86F)

12.2
1.2 at 30C
(86F)

12
1.2 at 30C
(86F)

Good

Good

Good

104C
(219F)

103C
(217F)

103C
(217F)

Ppt Forms
-7C (19F)

Ppt Forms
-7C (19F)

Ppt Forms
None

Reagent
Pourable
-7C (19F)
Reagent
Solidifies
Below -7C
(19F)

Reagent
Pourable
-7C (19F)
Reagent
Solidifies
Below -7C
(19F)

Reagent
Pourable
9C (48F)
Reagent
Solidifies
Below 9C
(48F)

21 at 0C
(32F)

20 at 0C
(32F)

15 at 9C
(48F)

6 at 30
(86F)

6 at 30C
(86F)

7 at 30C
(86F)

aqueous
promoter

Advantages
Aqueous solutionimproved handling, mixing and feeding characteristics. Although generally fast acting, it is
sometimes advantageous to add part or all of the collector to the grinding circuit. Unlike xanthates this
product is stable in acid circuit.

Applications and Usage

AERO 404, 407, 412 promoters as sold can be fed
directly or can be diluted to any desired strength. For
ease of metering it is usually diluted 5 to 10 times.
This product has practically no frothing properties.

Principal Uses
Flotation of copper, silver, lead and activated zinc sulfides, as well as metallic copper in alkaline circuits;
copper sulfides, metallic copper and iron sulfides in
acid circuit, particularly suited in conjunction with amyl
xanthate for the flotation of nickel sulfides, such as
pentlandite and nickel-ferous pyrrhotite, in acid and
sodium carbonate circuits. Recommended for slow
floating and tarnished sulfides. These products can be
used alone or in conjunction with xanthates.

Treatment Level
Dosage rates are usually in the range 0.01-0.20 lb promoter/ton (5 to 100 grams/metric ton). For maximum
selectivity and effectiveness stage addition can be helpful.

Environmental Properties
BOD5 (gms of BOD/gm of Reagent) less than .01
COD (gms of COD/gm of Reagent)
0.8

CYTEC INDUSTRIES INC.

Mining Chemicals
Five Garret Mountain Plaza
West Paterson, NJ 07424-3360
973-357-3100
http://www.cytec.com

MCT-922-A

Health and Safety

Technical Service

Prolonged contact of the strong solution with the skin

should be avoided. Where contact has been made,
water in copious quantities should be used to cleanse.
Alkali burns of the skin may result if protective gloves
and goggles or face shields are not used during handling. In case of eye contact, wash eye in eye bath
immediately for 15 minutes. If taken internally, vomiting
should be induced, although the material is considered
to be only mildly toxic.

Technical service and information for making the best

use of this product are available through your Cytec
Representative.

Shipping
50/55 gallon non-returnable steel drums. Net 525 Ibs,
Gross 573 Ibs FOB Warners, NJ.

Handling and Storage

The aqueous AERO promoters are corrosive to a greater
or lesser extent to most metals. It is recommended that
the storage of either the strong or diluted solution of
the product be in 316 stainless steel or in mild steel
tanks equipped with a phenolic liner. Plastic or phenolic
type pipe is suitable for transfer of the product in either
the strong or diluted form.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
The information and statements herein are believed to be
reliable but are not to be construed as a warranty or
representation for which we assume legal responsibility.
Users should undertake sufficient verification and testing
to determine the suitability for their own particular purpose of any information or products referred to herein.
NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE IS MADE. Nothing herein is to be taken as
permission, inducement or recommendation to practice
any patented invention without a license.

TRADEMARK NOTICE

1989 Cytec Industries Inc. All Rights Reserved

The indicates a Registered Trademark in the United

States and the or * indicates a Trademark in the
United States. The mark may also be registered, the
subject of an application for registration or a trademark
in other countries.

Asia/Pacific - Cytec Industries Pte. Ltd., Singapore, 65-733-6788 Canada - Cytec Canada Inc.,
Markham, Ontario, 905-470-3700 Europe - Cytec Industries B.V., Botlek, the Netherlands,
31-181-295400 Latin America - Cytec Industries Inc., Coral Gables, FL, U.S.A., 305-569-3260

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