CAS1305-62-0
FormulaCa(OH)2
SynonymCalcium hydrate, Carboxide, Agricultural Lime, Calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2), Calcium dihydroxide
Density2.34
Slightly Solublein water
Dry Brightness94 (93 - 98)
% Thru 200 Mesh99.8
Loss on ignition, USP<733>8-11 % (8 - 11)
Surface Area (M2/g)16.0
Ca (OH) 2-Calcium Hydroxide (%)98.5 (95.0 - 100.5)
Calcium Carbonate0.24 %
Acid Insoluble matter0.1 % max (NMT 0.5)
One Pound Bulks, (gallons)0.0522
Heavy Metals; USP <231>1 ppm max (NMT 20ppm)
Pounds / Solid gallons19.16
% Thru 325 Mesh99
Magnesium & Alkali Salts (% max)0.8 (NMT 4.8)
F-Fluoride40 ppm max
As-Arsenic0.50 ppm max
Carbonate EffervescenceSlight
Specific gravity2.34
Pb-Lead0.10 ppm max
Product Specification RevisedMarch 2004
Loose Density (lbs./ft 3)24 (19 - 24)
Moisture0.5 % max (NMT 0.8)
pH12.4 (11.5 - 13.0)
Tapped Density (lbs./ft.3)40 (40 -45)
Insolubilityin alcohol
Melting Pointloses water at 580 c
Molecular weight74.10
Solubilityglycerol, syrup, acid
