calcium hydroxide

calcium dihydroxide

CAS: 1305-62-0 H2 Ca O2 MW: 74.09234000

Identification

Namecalcium hydroxide
IUPACcalcium dihydroxide
CAS Number1305-62-0
EINECS215-137-3
FDA UNIIPF5DZW74VN
Molecular FormulaH2 Ca O2
Molecular Weight74.09234000
MDL NumberMFCD00010901

Regulatory

FDA/DG SANTE Petitions, Reviews, Notices184.1205
JECFA Food AdditiveCalcium Hydroxide
GSFA CodexCalcium hydroxide (526)
DG SANTE Food Additivescalcium hydroxide
DG SANTE Food Contact Materialscalcium hydroxide
FDA Mainterm (SATF)1305-62-0 ; CALCIUM HYDROXIDE
FDA RegulationFDA PART 135 -- FROZEN DESSERTS

Physical Properties

Appearance white powder (est)
Assay 92.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Melting Point 580.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Flash Point 32.00 °F. TCC ( 0.00 °C. ) (est)
Soluble in water, slightly
Insoluble in alcohol

Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesbuffering agents

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Description odorless
Taste Description slightly bitter

Safety Information

European informationMost important hazard(s):
Oral/Parenteral Toxicityoral-rat LD50 7340 mg/kg
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryneutralizing agents, buffering agents, firming agents
Recommendation for calcium hydroxide usage levels up tonot for fragrance use.
Recommendation for calcium hydroxide flavor usage levels up tonot for flavor use.

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Potential Uses

buffering agents

Natural Occurrence

not found in nature

Synonyms

calbit calcium dihydroxide calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) calcium hydroxide FCC calcium hydroxide HP-XL calcium(2+) hydroxide calcium(II) hydroxide calciumhydroxide caldic 1000 calkyl caustic lime hydrated lime kalkhydrate kemikal limbux lime milk lime water limewater loeschkalk milk of lime rhenofit CF slaked lime PubMed: Characteristics of two calcium pectinates prepared from citrus pectin using either calcium chloride or calcium hydroxide. PubMed: Cellular and molecular tissue response to triple antibiotic intracanal dressing. PubMed: Optimization of alkaline pretreatment of coffee pulp for production of bioethanol. PubMed: Effects of olive mill wastewater physico-chemical treatments on polyphenol abatement and Italian ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum Lam.) germinability. PubMed: Effects of a Fusarium toxin-contaminated maize treated with sodium metabisulphite, methylamine and calcium hydroxide in diets for female piglets. 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