Calcium hydroxide

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Calcii hydroxicum; Calcium oxydatum; CAS No 1305-62-0; hydrated lime; Milk of lime

Definition
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Calcium hydroxide is the hydroxide of calcium and consists of a white powder. The substance is slightly soluble in water, soluble in hydrochloric, nitric and acetic acid.
Milk of lime is a strong, caustic base and is used, among other things, in the treatment of drinking water. It is also used to break down proteins and starch, which is used, for example, to extract residual sugars from molasses.

Field of application/use
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Food additive (E 526)

Acidity regulator

Cocoa masses

Nutmegs

Food supplements

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E 526; Food additives (overview);

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020