Calcium hydroxide, ACS, 95.0% min

Description

Air Sensitive | CAS: 1305-62-0 | CaH2O2 | 74.09 g/mol

Mortar, plasters, cements, gas manufacturing to remove ammonia, in lubricants, water softening, petrochemicals, soil conditioner, paving materialsCalcium hydroxide is used as a flocculant in water and sewage treatment. It is also used in fresh water treatment to raise the pH of the water thereby controlling the corrosion of pipes. It is widely used in the production of calcium stearate. It is an active ingredient in whitewash, mortar and plaster. This compound is also used in the petroleum refining industry for the preparation of additives to oils and in the preparation of dry mixes for painting and decorating. It finds application as an antifungal and antimicrobial preservative for vegetables in storage.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

• Mortar, plasters, cements, gas manufacturing to remove ammonia, in lubricants, water softening, petrochemicals, soil conditioner, paving materials

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1305-62-0
• Molecular Formula: CaH2O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 74.09
• MDL Number: MFCD00010901
• InChI Key: AXCZMVOFGPJBDE-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Synonym: calcium hydroxide, slaked lime, hydrated lime, calcium dihydroxide, calcium ii hydroxide, calcium oxide, hydrated, kalziumhydroxid, loeschkalk, pickling lime, calciumdihydroxid
• PubChem CID: 6093208
• ChEBI: CHEBI:31341
• SMILES: [OH-].[OH-].[Ca++]

• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 250 g
• Assay Percent Range: 95.0% min.
• Linear Formula: Ca(OH)₂
• UN Number: UN3262
• Merck Index: 14,1673
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in water; Soluble in glycerol,acids; Insoluble in alcohol.
• IUPAC Name: calcium;dihydroxide
• Formula Weight: 74.09
• Percent Purity: ≥95.0%
• Grade: ACS
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Air Sensitive
• Appearance: White powder
• Density: 2.24 g/cm³
• Chemical Name or Material: Calcium hydroxide, For ACS analysis

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H314-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H318-H335-H315
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P312-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packaging Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	215-137-3
RTECSNumber	EW2800000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only