Bulk 10Kg Food Grade Calcium Hydroxide Powder FCC Hydrated Slaked Pickling Lime

Food Grade Calcium Hydroxide (traditionally called slaked lime or hydrated Lime) is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Ca(OH)2.

It is widely used as an additive in the preparation of food and also in the synthesis of medical drugs hi-tech biological materials feed additive food arum calcium agent water processing etc.

Please Note: Please wear protective gear when handling as calcium hydroxide may cause skin corrosion/irritation serious eye damage/irritation respiratory irritation.

Uses:

• Clarifying raw juices
• Pickling foods
• Production of corn tortillas
• Food additive as a buffer
• pH regulating agent
• Construction materials additive
• Dentistry

Specifications:

• Chemical Name: Calcium Dihydroxide
• Chemical Formula: Ca(OH)2
• Colour: White
• Appearance: Powder 
• Odour: Odourless
• pH: 12.4 (saturated solution at 20˚C)
• Assay/Purity: 95%
• Melting Point: >450˚C
• Conforms to FCC10 (Food Chemical Codex)
• Solubility: Soluble in water
• Names: Hydrated Lime Slaked Lime Pickling Lime Nixtacal Plus.

Package Includes:

100g Calcium Hydroxide in resealable bag.