Calcium oxide, 99.995%

Name: Calcium oxide, 99.995%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-000040

About Calcium oxide, 99.995%

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Calcium oxide, an analytical reagent registered under CAS number 1305-78-8 at a purity of 99.995%. The compound has the formula CaO, corresponding to a molecular weight of 56.08 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is oxocalcium. Alternative names: Calxyl and Gebrannter kalk.

In its supplied form it is a white powder. Reported physical data include a boiling point of 2850 °C and a density of 3.3 g/mL at 25 °C. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Key uses span ceramics and glass, metallurgy and plating and fuels and lubricants. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research and oil, gas and petrochemicals.

Available in 1 g and 5 g packs, Calcium oxide is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Ceramics & glass
Metallurgy & plating
Fuels & lubricants

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Calcium oxide, 99.995%
Catalogue No.	VQ-000040
CAS Number	1305-78-8
IUPAC name	oxocalcium
Molecular formula	CaO
Molecular weight	56.08 g/mol
Exact mass	55.9575
Purity / assay	99.995%
HSN code	28259090
InChIKey	ODINCKMPIJJUCX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	O=[Ca]
PubChem CID	14778

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	White powder
Boiling point	2850 °C
Density	3.3 g/mL at 25 °C
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	17.1 Å²
UN number	UN 1910
Synonyms	Calxyl, Gebrannter kalk, Unslaked lime, Calcium monoxide, Calx usta, Chaux vive, Quick lime, Rhenosorb C, Rhenosorb F, Calcium oxide (CaO), Desical P, Lime, burned

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
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, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P352, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P319, P321, P330, 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 1305-78-8

Extra Pure

Calcium oxide powder, 90%

CAS: 1305-78-8
Formula: CaO
MW: 56.08 g/mol

VQ-000038

Food Grade

Calcium oxide powder, food grade (FCC) 95.0%

CAS: 1305-78-8
Formula: CaO
MW: 56.08 g/mol

VQ-046971

Calcium oxide, 99.95%

CAS: 1305-78-8
Formula: CaO
MW: 56.08 g/mol

VQ-000039

Calcium oxide, 99.998%

CAS: 1305-78-8
Formula: CaO
MW: 56.08 g/mol

VQ-000041

AR

Calcium oxide, GR 98%+

CAS: 1305-78-8
Formula: CaO
MW: 56.08 g/mol

VQ-000042

Calcium oxide, nanopowder, APS 100-300 nm, 99.5%

CAS: 1305-78-8
Formula: CaO
MW: 56.08 g/mol

VQ-017447

Reagent

Calcium oxide, reagent grade

CAS: 1305-78-8
Formula: CaO
MW: 56.08 g/mol

VQ-000043

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Calcium oxide, 99.995%?

The CAS Registry Number of Calcium oxide, 99.995% is 1305-78-8. It is also known as Calxyl, Gebrannter kalk, Unslaked lime.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Calcium oxide, 99.995%?

Calcium oxide, 99.995% has the molecular formula CaO and a molecular weight of 56.08 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is oxocalcium.

Which grade and pack sizes of Calcium oxide, 99.995% can I order?

We supply Calcium oxide, 99.995% in (99.995%) grade, in 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Calcium oxide, 99.995%?

Yes. Every lot of Calcium oxide, 99.995% 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 oxide, 99.995% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Calcium oxide, 99.995% is classified as hazardous (UN 1910), 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.