DESCRIPTION
This 30 ml bottle is a saturated solution of calcium hydroxide, commonly called limewater. Learn more about this solution and discover how to make limewater yourself!
Take a look at the table below to discover the limewater formula, density, common uses, and more. We also have a 500 ml bottle of limewater available for your experiments and studies!
Formula | Ca(OH)2 |
Form | Solution |
CAS # | Mixture |
DOT Classification | Non-Regulated |
Density | 1.02 g/mL |
Storage Code | Green |
Shelf Life | Limited |
Alternate Name | Calcium Hydroxide |
Common Uses | To extract impurities from sugar made from (sugar) beets.
To make soft water from hard water. Limewater is also a neutralizing agent; it makes everything from corn flour to wastewater beneficial or safer. To bleach products, everything from stone to human hair. To supplement coral reef production. |
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