2Kg Food Grade Calcium Hydroxide Powder - FCC Hydrated Slaked Pickling Lime

2Kg Food Grade Calcium Hydroxide Powder is an essential ingredient for food preparation.

Food Grade Calcium Hydroxide

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.

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 (Food Chemical Codex)
• Solubility: Soluble in water
• Other Names: Hydrated Lime, Slaked Lime, Pickling Lime, Nixtacal Plus.

Package Includes / What's in the Box

• 2kg Calcium Hydroxide in resealable bag.

Handle with care and store in a cool, dry place.