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SAFC

Calcium hydroxide

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

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Synonym(s):

Calcium hydroxide

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

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agency

BP
JP
Ph. Eur.
USP

Quality Level

500

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

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

13 - Non Combustible Solids

wgk_germany

WGK 1

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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