- Application
- Other
, Widely used in water treatment, construction, food processing, agriculture, chemical manufacturing, and leather industry.
- Density
- 2.24 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)
- Ingredients
- Calcium Hydroxide
- Melting Point
- 580 C (decomposes)
- Molecular Weight
- 74.09 g/mol
- Ph Level
- 12.4 (at 25C, saturated solution)
- Poisonous
- Other, Non-toxic in approved quantities, can be caustic in high concentrations
- Product Type
- Inorganic Compound
- Properties
- Odorless, white powder, slightly soluble in water, alkaline in nature, reacts with acids to form salts. Has antibacterial and fungicidal properties.
- Shape
- other, Fine Crystalline Powder
- Shelf Life
- 12 - 24 months if stored properly
- Solubility
- Slightly soluble in water (1.85g/L at 20C); insoluble in alcohol
- Storage
- Other, Store in a dry, cool, ventilated area, protect from moisture. Keep container tightly closed.
- Taste
- Other, Alkaline, Slightly Bitter
- Usage
- Used as a flocculant in water treatment, neutralizing agent in agriculture and chemical processes, food additive (E526), pH modifier, and in mortar and plaster.
Viyan Lime Group is a leading manufacturer of Calcium Hydroxide (Slaked Lime/ Hydrated Lime). Indeed, Vigyan Lime is the first company in India, to have a genuine FSSAI Manufacturing License & self-designed, developed, and implemented our GLMPs in the Lime Industry and are currently ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, ISO 45001 Certified, and HALAL, Kosher, Reach, ROHS, GMP, & SA-8000 Compliant and are in process of final Certifications for FDA, HACCP, ISO 15378 & ISO 22716 and are setting benchmark globally.