Hydrated Lime Powder

Product Description

Hydrated Lime, also known as Calcium Hydroxide (Ca(OH)), is a dry, fine, white powder produced by hydrating quicklime (calcium oxide) with water. It is an alkaline compound widely used in construction, water treatment, chemical manufacturing, and environmental applications due to its reactivity and neutralizing properties.

Chemical Properties:

• Chemical Name: Calcium Hydroxide

• Formula: Ca(OH)

• Molecular Weight: 74.09 g/mol

• Appearance: White or off-white fine powder

• Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, forming a basic solution

• pH (saturated solution): 12.4

• CAS Number: 1305-62-0

Key Applications:

• Water Treatment: Used to adjust pH and remove impurities

• Construction: Ingredient in mortar, plaster, whitewash, and soil stabilization

• Environmental: Neutralizes acidic waste and emissions

• Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of calcium salts and as a reagent

• Food Industry (Food Grade Only): Used in sugar refining and pickling (when food grade)

Key Features:

• High reactivity and purity

• Strong alkali for neutralizing acids

• Excellent drying and disinfecting properties

• Economical and versatile

Safety & Handling:

• Can cause skin and eye irritationuse gloves, masks, and goggles during handling

• Avoid inhalation of fine dust

• Store in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area, tightly sealed to prevent moisture exposure