Calcium Hydroxide BP

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Tests	Specifications
Description	White soft powder, taste, alkaline and slightly bitter.
Solubility	Practically insoluble in water
Identification	Gives reaction of calcium
Matter insoluble in HCl Acid	NMT 10mg
Carbonate	NMT 5.0%
Heavy metals	NMT 20 ppm
Arsenic	NMT 4 ppm
Chloride	NMT 330 ppm
Sulphates	NMT 0.4%
Magnesium & Alkali Matter	NMT 20 mg
Assay	NLT 95.0%

Shelf life: 4 years
Storage: Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.

Uses and Application of Calcium Hydroxide BP
Calcium Hydroxide which is micronized highly refined mineral based fine chemical and is perfect to be used as a pH adjuster and buffering ingredients in cosmetic formulations. Calcium Hydroxide is a very fine ingredient for depilatory preparations due to its high purity and hair protein breaking ability.