Quick Details
- ProName: Calcium hydroxide
- CasNo: 1305-62-0
- Molecular Formula: Ca(OH)2
- LimitNum: 0
Superiority
Molecular Formula:CaH2O2
Molecular Weight:74.10
EINECS:215-137-3
Density:2.24
Melting Point:580 oC
Boiling Point:2850 oC
Solubility:1.65 g/L (20…
Details
Molecular Formula:CaH2O2
Molecular Weight:74.10
EINECS:215-137-3
Density:2.24
Melting Point:580 oC
Boiling Point:2850 oC
Solubility:1.65 g/L (20 oC)
Risk Codes:R41 Details
liansport Information:UN 1759
Hazard Symbols: Skin irritant, avoid inhalation. TLV: 5 mg/m3.
MSDS: View
Properties:Rhombic, trigonal, colorless crystals or white power; sltly bitter taste. Mp: loses H2O @ 580°, bp: decomp, d: 2.343. Sltly sol in water and glycerin; insol in alc.
Derivation:Action of water on calcium oxide.
Grade:Technical, chemical lime (insoluble matter less than 2%, magnesium less than 3%), building lime, USP, CP, FCC.
Use:Mortar, plasters, cements, calcium salts, causticizing soda, depilatory, unhairing of hides, whitewash, soil conditioner, ammonia recovery in gas manufacture, disinfectant, watersoftening, purification of sugar juices, accelerator for low-grade rubber compounds, petrochemicals, food additive as buffer and neutralizing agent, shell-forming agent (poultry).
Standards:OSHA PEL: TWA 5 mg/m3
ACGIH TLV: TWA 5 mg/m3