CAS 1305-62-0
Calcium Hydroxide in Kenya
CAS 1305-62-0CaH2O274.09 g/mol
Calcium Hydroxide, also known as slaked lime or hydrated lime, is a versatile chemical primarily used in water treatment processes for pH adjustment and softening. This finely powdered form facilitates various applications across multiple industries, including agriculture, construction, and pharmaceuticals. Its unique properties, such as high pH in aqueous solutions, make it ideal for neutralizing acidic water as well as stabilizing soils and substrates.
Main applicationWater treatment — pH adjustment and softening of acidic water
Calcium Hydroxide plays a crucial role in multiple industries by enabling essential processes such as water treatment and soil stabilization. Its ability to adjust pH levels effectively makes it significant in maintaining the balance of water quality and soil health, which are vital for sustainable agriculture and safe drinking water.
Also known as
- CALCIUM HYDROXIDE
- Slaked lime
- Hydrated lime
- Lime hydrate
- Calcium hydrate
- Lime water
- Calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2)
- Hydralime
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Available in 40 kg bags
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 1305-62-0
- Chemical formula
- CaH2O2
- Molecular weight
- 74.09 g/mol
- Grade
- Technical grade
- Appearance
- White, fine powder
- Density
- 2.24 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- 1076 °F
- Boiling Point
- Decomposes
- Solubility
- 0.2 % at 32 °F
- pH
- 12.4
Calcium Hydroxide (CAS 1305-62-0) has a molecular formula of CaH2O2, with a molecular weight of 74.09 g/mol. The product appears as a powder and has a density of approximately 2.2 g/cm³, ensuring it will sink in water. Its solubility in water is 0.2% at 32 °F, making it slightly soluble. It decomposes at a melting point of 1076 °F, losing water in the process. When ordering, specify the required pack size of 40 kg and confirm the desired application to ensure the appropriate grade is selected for your needs.
Delivery
Calcium Hydroxide in Kenya is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Water treatment — pH adjustment and softening of acidic water
- Agriculture — soil stabilization and nutrient management
- Construction — used in mortar and plaster as a binding agent
- Pharmaceuticals — utilized in applications requiring a high pH
- Food processing — serves as an acidity regulator and clarifying agent
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Effective at neutralizing acidity in water, improving quality
- Enhances soil health and nutrient retention in agricultural applications
- Provides a stable and reliable binder in construction materials
- High pH assists in sanitation processes in pharmaceuticals
- Clarifies and stabilizes food products, enhancing shelf life
Quality assurance
- Batches are checked against the specification values listed above before dispatch.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Calcium Hydroxide in Kenya?
The CAS registry number for Calcium Hydroxide in Kenya is 1305-62-0. Its chemical formula is CaH2O2, with a molecular weight of 74.09 g/mol. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What are the other names for Calcium Hydroxide in Kenya?
Calcium Hydroxide in Kenya is also referred to as CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, Slaked lime, Hydrated lime, Lime hydrate, Calcium hydrate and Lime water. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Calcium Hydroxide in Kenya is supplied?
Calcium Hydroxide in Kenya is supplied as Technical grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What does Calcium Hydroxide in Kenya look like?
Calcium Hydroxide in Kenya is described as white, fine powder. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Calcium Hydroxide in Kenya used for?
Common applications include water treatment — pH adjustment and softening of acidic water, agriculture — soil stabilization and nutrient management, construction — used in mortar and plaster as a binding agent, pharmaceuticals — utilized in applications requiring a high pH and food processing — serves as an acidity regulator and clarifying agent. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Calcium Hydroxide in Kenya?
Calcium Hydroxide in Kenya is supplied to the Water Treatment, Food Processing & Beverage, Agriculture & Agrochemicals, Construction & Admixtures and Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is Calcium Hydroxide in Kenya available in?
Available in 40 kg bags. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
Related to Calcium Hydroxide in Kenya
Where this product sits in the catalogue, and the sectors that use it.
References
Technical information on this page was compiled from the following published sources. Safety and handling data always comes from the supplier’s own safety data sheet.
- 1.PubChem CID 6093208pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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