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Quimex 97 is a product used as an additive in foods that are highly specialized that require high purity and low impurities, is used for making tortillas or flour, it helps regulate pH, inhibition of fungus, moho or yeast in addition to providing better quality final product color. This product is primarily a source of calcium.

Chemical Name: Calcium Hydroxide

CAS Number: 1305-62-0

Synonyms: Ca(OH)2, Calcium Hydrate, Hydralime, Hydrated Lime, Slaked Lime

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
Chemical Name
Calcium Hydroxide
Chemical Formula
Ca(OH)₂
CAS No.
1305-62-0
EC No.
215-137-3

Applications & Uses

Properties

Typical Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Free Moisturemax. 1.0%GRAVIMETRICO
Granul scale (No. 100, Which Pass)min. 99%ASTM C-110
Granul scale (No. 200, Which Pass)min. 97%-
Granul scale (No. 325, Which Pass)min. 90%-
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Calcium Hydroxidemin. 97.0%ASTM C-25S
Iron Oxidemax. 0.30%XRF
Aluminium Oxidemax. 0.30%XRF
Sulfurmax. 0.16%LECO
Insoluble mattersmax. 0.5%External Laboratory Analysis
Chloridemax. 320ppmXRF
Magnesium Oxidemax. 0.7%XRF
Phosphatemax. 600ppmXRF
Silicon Oxidemax. 0.50%XRF
Carbon Dioxide (Weight)max. 0.85%LECO

Regulatory & Compliance

Specification

 Meets the specifications of Food Chemical Codex.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Presentation

Paper bags ( 25kg & 50lb ), Tonbags & Bulk.

Storage & Handling

Storage

Keep at room temperature and protected from moisture.