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Limewater Solution

Calcium hydroxide

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Storage:

Inorganic #4

Disposal:

#10

Shelf Life:

Fair to poor; absorbs carbon dioxide from air. Keep your container tightly closed.

Color:

Clear and colorless if left undisturbed.

Odor:

None

Technical Note:

Use for detecting carbon dioxide gas. The solution always contains some undissolved calcium hydroxide.