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Calcium hydroxide

EMPROVE® ESSENTIAL, Ph. Eur., BP, JP, USP, FCC, E 526

Synonym(s):

Calcium hydroxide

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
Ca(OH)2
CAS Number:
1305-62-0
Molecular Weight:
74.09
UNSPSC Code:
12352305
E Number:
E526
EC Index Number:
215-137-3
MDL number:
MFCD00010901
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Quality Level

500

agency

BP, JP, Ph. Eur., USP

reg. compliance

FCC

product line

EMPROVE® ESSENTIAL

form

solid

pH

12.6 (20 °C in H2O, saturated solution)

mp

550 °C (decomposition)

density

2.24 g/cm3 at 20 °C

application(s)

liquid formulation
pharma/biopharma processes
pharmaceutical
semi-solid formulation
solid formulation

storage temp.

2-30°C

SMILES string

[Ca+2].[O-H].[O-H]

InChI

1S/Ca.2H2O/h;2*1H2/q+2;;/p-2

InChI key

AXCZMVOFGPJBDE-UHFFFAOYSA-L

General description

Finding the right excipient that matches your needs as well as regulatory demands can be a complicated challenge in formulation. With our application know-how and regulatory expertise, we support you in every step of development, scale-up, and production.
As part of our Emprove® Program, our raw materials are offered with extensive documentation facilitating compliance of your pharma and biopharma product, full supply chain transparency and risk mitigation. Our SAFC® portfolio of high-quality products for biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical formulation and production withstands strict quality control procedures and is produced according to applicable cGMP guidelines.

Application

Calcium hydroxide is used as pH adjuster in pharmaceutical formulations and cosmetics. It is also used as additive for food and beverage.

Legal Information

Emprove is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
SAFC is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

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Respiratory system

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
102110100004027269129552
102110902504027269309237
102110905004022536029658
102110950004027269046095