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Calcium hydroxide, ACS, 95.0% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Mortar, plasters, cements, gas manufacturing to remove ammonia, in lubricants, water softening, petrochemicals, soil conditioner, paving materialsCalcium hydroxide is used as a flocculant in water and sewage treatment. It is also used in fresh water treatment to raise the pH of the water thereby controlling the corrosion of pipes. It is widely used in the production of calcium stearate. It is an active ingredient in whitewash, mortar and plaster. This compound is also used in the petroleum refining industry for the preparation of additives to oils and in the preparation of dry mixes for painting and decorating. It finds application as an antifungal and antimicrobial preservative for vegetables in storage.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
- Mortar, plasters, cements, gas manufacturing to remove ammonia, in lubricants, water softening, petrochemicals, soil conditioner, paving materials
Specifications
Specifications
| Color | White |
| Physical Form | Powder |
| Quantity | 1 kg |
| Assay Percent Range | 95.0% min. |
| Linear Formula | Ca(OH)2 |
| UN Number | UN3262 |
| Merck Index | 14,1673 |
| Solubility Information | Slightly soluble in water; Soluble in glycerol,acids; Insoluble in alcohol. |
| IUPAC Name | calcium dihydroxide |
| Formula Weight | 74.09 |
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Sécurité et traitement
- Calcium hydroxide
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Calcium hydroxide
RUO – Research Use Only