Product Name:

Calcium Hydroxide

WCode:

03-087

CAS No.

1305-62-0

Molecular Formula:

Ca(OH)2

Formula Weight:

74.096

           

Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State

White crystals or powder, odorless

Melting Point

580°C

Boiling Point

Decomposes

Specific Gravity

2.24

Solubility in Water

0.185 g/ 100 cc

PH

12-12.5

Vapor Density

2.5

NFPA Ratings

Health: 1; Flammability: 0; Reactivity:1

Flash Point

Not considered to be a fire hazard

Stability

Stable under ordinary conditions

 

 

Applications

Agriculture (soil alkaline), water treatment, construction (plaster, cement lime paints, white wash), municipal sludge treatment, chemical process additive, the stabilization of toxic, soil stabilization, anti-stripping in asphalt mixes.

Sales Specification

Assay:

95% Min

Fe:

0.05% Max

MgO:

0.5% Max

As:

0.0004% Max

Heavy metal as Pb:

0.002% Max

Acid insoluble:

0.05% Max

Sulphide:

0.5% Max

Chloride:

0.05% Max

Ammonia sediment:

0.25% Max

Widness:

5.0 um Max

Moisture:

1.0% Max

 

 

Packing

In 25 KG woven bags.

 

Transportation

UN No:

3262

Hazard Class:

8

Packing Group:

III