Products – Anmol Chemicals Private Limited

Calcium Hydroxide BP

Abstract
Calcium Hydroxide also known as slaked lime is an inorganic compound which occurs as colorless crystals or white powder. It finds extensive use in many applications including food preparation.

 

Use/Application
Calcium hydroxide is used as a flocculant in water and sewage treatment. It is also used as an ingredient in whitewash, in road construction, to fill the root canal, in the production of metals, in petroleum refining industry, in manufacturing mixes for pesticides, as a calcium supplement and as a natural alternative insecticide.

 

Identity
Chemical Name: Calcium Hydroxide
Mol. Formula: Ca(OH)­2
Mol. Weight: 74.10 g/mol
CAS No.: 1305-62-0

 

General Specifications

Test Specification…BP
Appearance A white or almost white, fine powder
Solubility Practically insoluble in water
Matter insoluble in hydrochloric acid Not more than 0.5%
Carbonates Not more than 5%
Chlorides Maximum 330ppm
Sulphates Maximum 0.4%
Arsenic Maximum 4ppm
Magnesium and alkali metals Maximum 4%
Heavy Metals Maximum 20ppm
Assay Not less than 95% and not more than 100.5%

 

Shelf life, Storage and Packing

It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.

 

Other
We Manufacture Bulk Dugs/API, Excipients, pharmaceuticals (IP/BP/USP/NF/PH. EUR./JP), Speciality Chemicals (Pure/AR/ACS), mineral fortifiers (FCC). our manufacturing facility is GLP, GMP (FDA) approved, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, FSSAI, kosher, halal, COPP and WHO-GMP certified.

Good Manufacturing Practice Certified by World Health Organization (WHO-GMP)
Written Confirmation Certification (WC)
Good Manufacturing Practice (EXCiPACT cGMP)
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