Kemmie Food Grade Calcium Hydroxide Powder 2.5kg, Pickling Lime (Hydrated Lime) FCC Tub
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- Pack size: 2.5kg tub, resealable
- Purity: 95%
- Standard: Conforms to FCC10 (Food Chemical Codex)
- pH: 12.4 (saturated solution at 20C)
- Appearance: Powder
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Description
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This Kemmie 2.5kg tub of food grade calcium hydroxide powder is also known as pickling lime, hydrated lime or slaked lime. It is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Ca(OH)2 and is widely used as an additive in food preparation.
Key features
- Food grade calcium hydroxide, conforming to FCC10 (Food Chemical Codex)
- 95% assay/purity
- White, odourless powder that is soluble in water
- Supplied in a resealable tub
Uses
- Clarifying raw juices
- Pickling foods
- Production of corn tortillas
- Food additive as a buffer pH regulating agent
- Construction materials additive and dentistry
Specifications
- Chemical name: Calcium Dihydroxide
- Chemical formula: Ca(OH)2
- pH: 12.4 (saturated solution at 20C)
- Melting point: above 450C
- Other names: Hydrated Lime, Slaked Lime, Pickling Lime
Please wear protective gear when handling, as calcium hydroxide may cause skin corrosion or irritation, serious eye damage or irritation and respiratory irritation.
Specifications
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| Type | Food grade calcium hydroxide (pickling lime) powder |
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| Pack size | 2.5kg tub, resealable |
| Chemical name | Calcium Dihydroxide |
| Chemical formula | Ca(OH)2 |
| Colour | White |
| Appearance | Powder |
| Odour | Odourless |
| pH | 12.4 (saturated solution at 20C) |
| Purity | 95% |
| Melting point | Above 450C |
| Standard | Conforms to FCC10 (Food Chemical Codex) |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Other names | Hydrated lime, slaked lime, pickling lime |
Questions & answers
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What is this product used for?
Listed uses include clarifying raw juices, pickling foods, producing corn tortillas and as a food additive pH regulating agent. It is also listed for construction materials and dentistry.
How pure is it?
The assay/purity is 95%, and it conforms to FCC10 (Food Chemical Codex).
Is it safe to handle?
Wear protective gear when handling, as calcium hydroxide may cause skin corrosion or irritation, serious eye damage or irritation and respiratory irritation.
What comes in the pack?
You get 2.5kg of calcium hydroxide powder in a resealable tub.
What are the delivery and returns terms?
We dispatch in 1-3 business days and delivery is 2-8 business days to metro areas. Returns are accepted within 14 days and the product has a 1-year warranty.
Shipping & returns
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Returns. Change of mind within 14 days for store credit, item unused and in original packaging, return postage at your cost. Faulty or damaged items are a full refund or replacement under Australian Consumer Law.
