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Calcium oxide, 99.95% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: 010923.A1
1 kg, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Calcium oxide, 99.95% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: 010923.A1
1 kg, Each
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Catalog number: 010923.A1
also known as 010923-A1
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
1305-78-8
IUPAC Name
calcium oxidandiide
Molecular Formula
CaO
InChI Key
BRPQOXSCLDDYGP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
[O--].[Ca++]
Comment
May contain traces of Ca(OH)2 which disintegrates upon heating up to 120?
Total Metal Impurities
0.05% max.
Particle Size
-400 Mesh
Form
Powder

Description

It is used in cement, glass, steel, paper, chemical and petroleum industries. It acts as a key ingredient in the process of cement making. It is widely used industrially as a dehydrating agent and an absorbent. Further it finds use as a water softener and as a pH regulator for wastewater. It is useful to detect traces of water in hydrocarbons, and in flue-gas desulfurization.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

RUO – Research Use Only

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    Classification of the substance or mixture
    CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
    Skin Corrosion/Irritation
    Category 2
    Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
    Category 1
    Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure)
    Category 3
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    Hazard Statements

    H315 - Causes skin irritation

    H318 - Causes serious eye damage

    H335 - May cause respiratory irritation

    Precautionary Statements

    P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

    P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing

    P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician