Calcium hydroxide, food grade (FCC)

Name: Calcium hydroxide, food grade (FCC)
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-046970

About Calcium hydroxide, food grade (FCC)

Calcium hydroxide is an alkaline earth compound in Food Grade grade carrying the CAS registry number 1305-62-0. Formula CaH2O2, molecular weight 74.09 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is calcium dihydroxide. Alternative names: Slaked lime and Hydrated lime.

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Key uses span materials research and chemical synthesis. Buyers come mainly from academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg (5 x 5) and 50 kg (5 x 10), and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation.

Typical applications

Materials research
Chemical synthesis

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Calcium hydroxide, food grade (FCC)
Catalogue No.	VQ-046970
CAS Number	1305-62-0
IUPAC name	calcium dihydroxide
Molecular formula	CaH₂O₂
Molecular weight	74.09 g/mol
Exact mass	73.9681
Grade	Food Grade
HSN code	28259040
InChIKey	AXCZMVOFGPJBDE-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES	[OH-].[OH-].[Ca+2]
PubChem CID	6093208

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 2
TPSA	2 Å²
Synonyms	Slaked lime, Hydrated lime, Lime hydrate, Calcium hydrate, Lime water, Calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2), Slaked-lime, Lime milk, Calcarea caustica, INS NO.526, Hydroxide, Calcium, O2 Patch

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P260, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P352, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P362 + P364, P363, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 1305-62-0

Calcium hydroxide, 96%

CAS: 1305-62-0
Formula: CaH₂O₂
MW: 74.09 g/mol

VQ-014378

ACS

Calcium hydroxide, ACS grade, 96%+

CAS: 1305-62-0
Formula: CaH₂O₂
MW: 74.09 g/mol

VQ-014379

AR

Calcium hydroxide, GR 96%+

CAS: 1305-62-0
Formula: CaH₂O₂
MW: 74.09 g/mol

VQ-014380

Industrial

Hydrated Lime (Calcium Hydroxide) 90–95%

CAS: 1305-62-0
Formula: CaH₂O₂
MW: 74.09 g/mol

VQ-018681

Lime water, saturated solution

CAS: 1305-62-0
Formula: CaH₂O₂
MW: 74.09 g/mol

VQ-014409

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Calcium hydroxide, food grade (FCC)?

The CAS Registry Number of Calcium hydroxide, food grade (FCC) is 1305-62-0. It is also known as Slaked lime, Hydrated lime, Lime hydrate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Calcium hydroxide, food grade (FCC)?

Calcium hydroxide, food grade (FCC) has the molecular formula CaH2O2 and a molecular weight of 74.09 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is calcium dihydroxide.

Which grade and pack sizes of Calcium hydroxide, food grade (FCC) can I order?

We supply Calcium hydroxide, food grade (FCC) in Food Grade grade, in 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg (5 x 5), 50 kg (5 x 10) packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Calcium hydroxide, food grade (FCC)?

Yes. Every lot of Calcium hydroxide, food grade (FCC) is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Calcium hydroxide, food grade (FCC) be shipped internationally?

Yes. Calcium hydroxide, food grade (FCC) is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.