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Annex III Entry 15c 17/10/2010

Calcium hydroxide

CALCIUM HYDROXIDE

Key data

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Entry number
15c

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Record details

INCI glossary name

CALCIUM HYDROXIDE

Chemical name

Calcium hydroxide

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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