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Calcium Hydroxide
Class
CAS Number
1305-62-0
Trade Name
Calcium Hydroxide FCC/NF; Hydrated Lime; Slaked Lime
INCI
Calcium Hydroxide
Formula
Ca(OH)2
Synonyms
Slaked lime; Hydrated lime; Caustic lime
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Calcium Hydroxide is a chemical compound with the formula Ca(OH)₂. It's a white, alkaline powder that is produced by mixing quicklime (calcium oxide) with water.

Calcium hydroxide has various industrial and commercial applications;

  • Construction: Used as a binder in mortar and plaster, and as a component in concrete.
  • Water Treatment: Used to adjust the pH of water and to remove impurities.
  • Agriculture: Used to improve soil pH and as a pesticide.
  • Pulp and Paper Industry: Used in the pulping process and as a sizing agent.
  • Chemical Industry: Used in the production of various chemicals, such as calcium carbide and calcium hypochlorite.
  • Food Industry: Used as a food additive (E526) to adjust pH and as a preservative.

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