AllanChem | Calcium Hydroxide

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Alkalis,

Bases,

Calcium & Calcium Compounds,

Hydroxides

Chemical Name

Calcium Hydroxide

Ingredient Name

Calcium Hydroxide

Food Ingredients Functions

Mineral Source

Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions

Mineral Source

Molecular formula

Ca(OH)₂

Technologies

Base Chemicals & Intermediates,

Food Ingredients,

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

Product Families

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Minerals

Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification

Minerals

Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Technical Salts & Inorganics

Alkalis & Bases

Features & Benefits

Food Ingredients Features

High Quality

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition,

Healthcare & Pharma,

Industrial

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Beverage

Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Chemical Manufacturing

Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being

Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Healthcare & Pharma — Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Laboratory & Research

Applicable Processes

Chemicals Production,

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Properties

Physical Form

Powder

Appearance

White granular solid or powder

Chemical Analysis

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Assay (Ca(OH)₂)	min. 95	%	-
Calcium Carbonate (CaCO₃)	max. 3	%	-
Insoluble in Hydrochloric Acid	max. 0.03	%	-
Chloride Content	max. 0.03	%	-
Sulfur Compounds (as SO₄)	max. 0.1	%	-
Heavy Metals Content	max. 0.003	%	ICP
Sodium Content	max. 0.05	%	-

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight	74.09	g/mol	-
pH (at 20°C)	12.4 - 12.6	-	-
Melting Point	580.0	°C	-
Boiling Point	2, 850	°C	-
Specific Gravity	2.24	-	-
Solubility (at 20°C, in water)	1.85	g/l	-

Heavy Metals

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Iron Content	max. 0.05	%	-
Magnesium Content	max. 0.5	%	-
Potassium Content	max. 0.05	%	-
Strontium Content	max. 0.05	%	-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

ACS Listed,

British Pharmacopeia (BP),

European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.),

FCC Compliant,

ISO 9001,

Japan Pharmacopeia (JP),

United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

Chemical Inventories

AICS (Australia),

DSL (Canada),

ECL (Korea),

EINECS (EU),

ELINCS (EU),

ENCS (Japan),

IECSC (China),

KECI (Korea),

NZIoC (New Zealand),

PICCS (Phillipines),

TSCA (USA)

Grade

Pharma Grade

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Mexico

Regional Availability

• Central America
• Mexico
• North America

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

• Store in dry, cool, well-ventilated areas away from incompatible materials, food and drink. Transter only to approved containers having correct labeling.
• Hygroscopic material! Keep container tightly closed to prevent moisture absorption. Protect container against physical damage.
• Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent spillage. Containers of this material are hazardous when empty as they may retain product residues.
• Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination. Ventilate closed areas Do not take internally Keep out of reach of children