Pharmaceutical Materials

CAS No.1305-62-0

Name

Calcium hydroxide

Synonyms

Slaked lime

CARBIDE LIME

calcium hydrate

Calciumhydroxid8

Calcium Hydroxde

dihydroxycalcium

Calcium hydroxide

calcium dihydroxide

CALCIUMHYDROXIDE,TECHNICAL

Calcium Hydroxide, Powder, Reagent

CALCIUMHYDROXIDE,POWDER,REAGENT,ACS

CALCIUMHYDROXIDE,POWDER,USP,EP,BP,JP

CALCIUMHYDROXIDE,TECH(HYDRATEDLIM)(BULK

 

Attribute	Details
Name	Calcium Hydroxide
CAS Number	1305-62-0
Molecular Formula	Ca(OH)2
Molecular Weight	74.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Slaked Lime; Hydrated Lime; Calcium Dihydroxide
Appearance	White, odorless powder or paste
Physical Properties
– Density	2.24 g/cm³
– Melting Point	Decomposes before melting
– Solubility	Slightly soluble in water, forming a basic solution; insoluble in alcohol
– pH	Aqueous solutions are strongly alkaline
Stability	Stable under normal conditions but reacts with carbon dioxide to form calcium carbonate
Reactivity	Reacts with acids to form calcium salts and water; reacts with carbon dioxide to form calcium carbonate
Storage Conditions	Store in a cool, dry place, away from incompatible materials and direct sunlight
Applications	Used in the production of cement; as a pH adjuster in industrial processes; in waste water treatment; in the manufacture of paper; in agriculture as a soil conditioner and fertilizer; and in medicine for neutralizing acids and as an antiseptic
Safety Information	May cause skin and eye irritation; may be harmful if swallowed; can cause respiratory irritation; appropriate safety measures and protective equipment should be used when handling

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