Food Grade Calcium Hydroxide is an inorganic compound widely used as an additive in food preparation.
Calcium Hydroxide
Calcium Hydroxide, traditionally called slaked lime or hydrated lime, has the chemical formula Ca(OH)2. It is used in the synthesis of medical drugs, hi-tech biological materials, feed additives, food arum, calcium agents, and water processing.
Key Features & Benefits
- 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
- Solubility: Soluble in water
- Other Names: Hydrated Lime, Slaked Lime, Pickling Lime, Nixtacal Plus.
Package Includes / What's in the Box
- Calcium Hydroxide in resealable bag.
Please wear protective gear when handling as calcium hydroxide may cause skin corrosion/irritation, serious eye damage/irritation, respiratory irritation.