Calcium hydroxide
CALCIUM HYDROXIDE
Key data
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Record details
INCI glossary name
CALCIUM HYDROXIDE
Chemical name
Calcium hydroxide
Product type
Maximum concentration
(a) 7% (as calcium hydroxide)
Other restrictions
(b) pH < 12.7
(c) pH < 11
Warnings
(a) Contains alkali
Avoid contact with eyes
Keep out of reach of children
Can cause blindness
(b) Contains alkali
Keep out of reach of children
Avoid contact with eyes
Regulatory information
Regulation
(EC) 2009/1223
SCCS opinions
- Opinion on Lithium Hydroxyde and Calcium Hydroxide
Identified ingredients
- CALCIUM HYDROXIDE
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