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Calcium hydroxide

Calcium hydroxide chemical structure
CAS Number1305-62-0
FormulaCa(OH)2
Mol. Weight74.09 g/mol

What is Calcium hydroxide?

Calcium hydroxide is a chemical compound with CAS number 1305-62-0 and molecular formula Ca(OH)2. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Specifications

Linear Formula

Ca(OH)2

Molecular Weight

74.09 g/mol

Grade

ACS reagent

Assay/Purity

≥95.0%

Impurities

≤0.03% insol. in HCl
≤0.1% S compounds
≤3.0% calcium carbonate

Density

2.24 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS05GHS05
GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H315-H318-H335

Precautionary Statements

P261-P280-P305 + P351 + P338

Required PPE

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Anion Traces

chloride (Cl-): ≤0.03%

Cation Traces

Fe: ≤0.05%
K: ≤0.05%
Mg: ≤0.5%
Na: ≤0.05%
Sr: ≤0.05%
heavy metals (as Pb): ≤0.003%

EC Number

215-137-3

WGK Germany

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