Product Introduction

Appearance: Fine white powder; saturated solution with pH 12.6, highly alkaline.

Molecular Formula: Ca(OH)2

Molecular Weight: 74.09

CAS No.: 1305-62-0

UN No.: 3262

DG Class: 8 (Corrosive)

Packing Group: III

Physical/Chemical Properties: Density: 2.24 g/mL; Melting point: 580°C (decomposition); Solubility: 1.65 g/L (at 20°C, insoluble in alcohols)。

Main Applications

• Food acidity regulators, processing aids (pH adjustment, neutralization)

• Production of bleaching powder, hard water softening, clarification of tap water

• Pharmaceuticals, rubber/petrochemical additives, leather degreasing

• Construction (lime milk, mortar), CO2 absorber

Safety Information

Hazard Symbols: Xi

Hazard Statements: H315 H318 H335

Precautionary Statements: P261 P264 P271 P280 P302+P352 P305+P351+P338

Quality Standard: FCC 1996（Food-grade Ca(OH)2 with a content of 95 - 100.5%）；GB 25572-2010

Storage & Transport: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials. Handle with appropriate PPE. Refer to the Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for detailed handling, first-aid, fire-fighting and accidental release measures.