HYDRATED LIME

High-Performance Hydrated Lime for Water Treatment & Industrial Processing Operations

Calcium hydroxide (traditionally called slaked lime) is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Ca(OH)2. It is a colorless crystal or white powder and is produced when quicklime (calcium oxide) is mixed with water. This versatile compound has a broad range of industrial applications, playing a critical role in multiple industries, including construction, agriculture, water treatment, and beyond.

At Chemicals & Process Equipment Limited, we supply high-grade Hydrated Lime manufactured under stringent quality control standards and international specifications. Our comprehensive product range includes water treatment grade, construction grade, food processing grade, and specialized formulations meeting diverse requirements for municipal water treatment, industrial pH control, construction applications, and chemical manufacturing across global industrial and municipal markets.

✅ Water Treatment Excellence – Optimized Flocculation & pH Control for Municipal Operations
✅ Consistent Purity Standards – >95% Purity with Comprehensive Quality Documentation
✅ Superior Alkalinity Properties – Enhanced Neutralization & Chemical Processing Efficiency
✅ Multi-Application Performance – Water Treatment, Construction, Chemical & Food Processing
✅ Technical Support Package – Complete Application Guidance & Process Optimization

For comprehensive information on hydrated lime applications in water treatment and alkaline chemistry, refer to this detailed water treatment chemicals guide by EPA. Our water treatment chemicals portfolio provides specialized guidance for optimal municipal and industrial water treatment performance across diverse applications.

Derived from quick lime (calcium oxide), calcium hydroxide is produced through the controlled hydration of quick lime, resulting in a fine white powder that serves critical functions across water treatment facilities, construction projects, chemical manufacturing, and specialized industrial applications requiring controlled alkaline chemistry and reliable pH adjustment capabilities.

Technical Specifications & Chemical Properties

Specialized Packaging Solutions:

• 25kg polyethylene-lined paper bags with moisture barrier
• 50kg heavy-duty multi-wall paper bags with PE liner
• 1000kg flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs)
• Bulk pneumatic tanker deliveries for large-scale operations
• Laboratory packaging from 1kg to 5kg containers
• Custom packaging solutions for specialized applications

Water Treatment & Municipal Applications

Primary Coagulation & Flocculation One significant application of calcium hydroxide is as a flocculant, in water and sewage treatment. It forms a fluffy charged solid that aids in the removal of smaller particles from water, resulting in a clearer product. Municipal water treatment facilities utilize hydrated lime for coagulation, flocculation, and pH adjustment in drinking water purification and wastewater treatment processes.

Drinking Water Treatment Municipal water treatment plants employ hydrated lime for softening hard water, removing turbidity, and adjusting pH levels to meet drinking water quality standards while providing optimal corrosion control in distribution systems.

Wastewater Treatment Applications Wastewater treatment facilities use hydrated lime for acid neutralization, phosphorus removal, sludge conditioning, and biological nutrient removal processes, ensuring compliance with environmental discharge regulations.

Industrial Water Treatment Industrial facilities utilize hydrated lime for boiler water treatment, cooling water pH control, and process water conditioning, preventing corrosion and scale formation in industrial water systems.

Acid Mine Drainage Treatment Mining operations employ hydrated lime for neutralizing acidic mine drainage, precipitating heavy metals, and achieving environmental compliance in mine water treatment applications.

Construction & Building Materials Applications

Mortar & Masonry Manufacturing Calcium hydroxide is used in the manufacturing of cements, mortars and plasters. Construction industries utilize hydrated lime as a plasticizer and workability enhancer in mortar formulations, masonry applications, and traditional lime-based building materials.

Soil Stabilization Applications Hydrated lime is used for soil stabilization, improving soil bearing capacity, reducing plasticity, and enhancing construction site preparation for road construction and foundation applications.

Concrete Additive Applications Concrete manufacturing utilizes hydrated lime as a supplementary cementing material, improving workability, reducing bleeding, and enhancing long-term strength development in specialized concrete applications.

Plaster & Stucco Production Building material manufacturers employ hydrated lime in plaster and stucco formulations, providing superior workability, durability, and weather resistance in architectural finishing applications.

Asphalt & Road Construction Highway construction projects utilize hydrated lime as an anti-stripping agent in asphalt applications, improving moisture resistance and extending pavement service life.

Chemical Manufacturing & Processing Applications

Industrial pH Control & Neutralization In industrial settings, hydrated lime acts as a reagent for pH control, neutralization of acidic environments, and as a source of calcium in chemical reactions. Chemical processing facilities employ hydrated lime for neutralizing acidic waste streams, controlling reaction pH, and maintaining optimal process conditions.

Chemical Synthesis Applications It is also used in the production of various chemicals like calcium salts. Chemical manufacturers utilize hydrated lime as a raw material for producing calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate, and other specialty calcium compounds.

Flue Gas Desulfurization Power generation facilities employ hydrated lime in flue gas desulfurization systems, removing sulfur dioxide emissions and achieving environmental compliance in coal-fired power plants.

Sugar Refining Applications Sugar processing operations utilize hydrated lime for juice clarification, impurity removal, and pH control in sugar refining processes, ensuring product quality and processing efficiency.

Pulp & Paper Manufacturing Paper production facilities use hydrated lime in the kraft pulping process, causticizing green liquor, and bleaching operations, contributing to efficient fiber processing and environmental compliance.

Agricultural & Environmental Applications

Soil pH Adjustment Agricultural operations utilize hydrated lime for correcting soil acidity, improving nutrient availability, and enhancing crop productivity in acid soil remediation applications.

Livestock Applications Agricultural facilities employ hydrated lime for barn disinfection, odor control, and maintaining hygienic conditions in livestock operations while providing calcium supplementation.

Compost Treatment Applications Waste management facilities use hydrated lime for composting pH control, pathogen reduction, and accelerating organic matter decomposition in municipal and agricultural composting operations.

Environmental Remediation Environmental contractors utilize hydrated lime for contaminated soil treatment, heavy metal stabilization, and groundwater remediation in environmental cleanup applications.

Food Processing & Manufacturing Applications

Food Grade Processing Aid Food processing facilities use hydrated lime as neutralizing agents, buffering agents, firming agents in food manufacturing, providing pH control and texture enhancement in food production applications.

Pickle Manufacturing Food manufacturers employ food-grade hydrated lime in pickle production, providing firmness and texture control while maintaining food safety and quality standards.

Corn Processing Applications Corn processing facilities utilize hydrated lime in nixtamalization processes, producing masa flour and improving nutritional value in traditional corn-based food products.

Beverage Industry Applications Beverage manufacturers use hydrated lime for water treatment, pH adjustment, and process optimization in soft drink production and alcoholic beverage manufacturing.

Specialty Industrial Applications

Glass Manufacturing Glass production facilities employ hydrated lime as a flux and stabilizer in glass formulations, improving melting characteristics and product quality in container and flat glass manufacturing.

Steel Industry Applications Steel manufacturing operations utilize hydrated lime in basic oxygen furnace steelmaking, slag conditioning, and environmental control applications in integrated steel production.

Petroleum Refining Oil refineries employ hydrated lime for treating acidic crude oil, neutralizing process streams, and environmental compliance in petroleum processing operations.

Leather Processing Applications Leather manufacturing facilities use hydrated lime for hide processing, hair removal, and pH control in traditional leather tanning operations.

Grade Classifications & Quality Standards

Water Treatment Grade Water treatment grade hydrated lime provides optimized particle size distribution and purity specifically formulated for municipal and industrial water treatment applications, ensuring consistent performance and regulatory compliance.

Construction Grade Construction grade hydrated lime offers reliable alkalinity and workability characteristics for building materials, mortar applications, and soil stabilization projects requiring cost-effective lime products.

Food Processing Grade Food processing grade hydrated lime meets stringent purity requirements for food manufacturing applications, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and quality standards.

High-Purity Chemical Grade Chemical processing grade hydrated lime provides enhanced purity specifications for pharmaceutical manufacturing, specialty chemical synthesis, and applications requiring minimal impurity levels.

Storage & Handling Requirements

Moisture Protection

• Store in dry, well-ventilated areas with humidity control systems
• Use moisture-resistant packaging and sealed storage containers
• Implement proper warehouse ventilation to prevent condensation
• Monitor storage conditions to prevent carbonation and caking
• Maintain temperature control to optimize product stability

Safety Precautions

• Utilize appropriate personal protective equipment including dust masks and safety glasses
• Implement proper dust control measures to minimize airborne exposure
• Follow established procedures for material handling and transfer operations
• Maintain proper training programs for personnel handling alkaline chemicals
• Establish emergency response procedures for skin and eye contact incidents

Quality Control & Analytical Testing

Comprehensive Quality Assurance Every production batch undergoes extensive analytical testing to ensure compliance with water treatment, construction, food processing, and industrial grade specifications. Our quality control laboratory employs advanced analytical techniques including titration analysis, X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy, and physical property testing.

Quality assurance procedures include:

• Purity determination via acid-base titration analysis
• Particle size distribution measurement using laser diffraction
• Bulk density verification through standardized testing methods
• Carbonates content determination via acid dissolution analysis
• Heavy metals analysis using atomic absorption spectroscopy
• Microbiological testing for food grade applications
• Reactivity assessment through standardized lime testing
• Chemical composition analysis via X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy

Application Guidelines & Best Practices

Water Treatment Dosage Optimization Optimal hydrated lime dosing in water treatment applications typically ranges from 50-300 mg/L depending on water chemistry, treatment objectives, and regulatory requirements for specific water quality targets.

Construction Application Methods Mortar and concrete applications typically utilize 2-10% hydrated lime content depending on desired workability characteristics, strength development, and durability requirements for specific construction performance criteria.

Safety Considerations Hydrated lime handling requires careful attention to dust control, skin protection, and proper storage conditions to ensure safe operations and regulatory compliance across industrial applications.

Market Applications & Industry Trends

Growing Water Treatment Demand Increasing global water treatment infrastructure development and stricter environmental regulations drive sustained demand for high-quality hydrated lime in municipal and industrial water treatment applications.

Construction Industry Growth Expanding construction activities in emerging markets and infrastructure development projects support continued growth in hydrated lime applications for building materials and construction applications.

Environmental Compliance Focus Industrial operations increasingly emphasize environmental compliance and sustainable processing, driving demand for efficient neutralization agents that minimize environmental impact while achieving regulatory compliance.

Regulatory Compliance & Safety Information

International Standards Compliance Our hydrated lime products comply with international standards including AWWA B202, ASTM C207, and regional water treatment specifications, ensuring global regulatory acceptance for municipal and industrial applications.

Environmental Regulations Manufacturing and handling operations maintain compliance with environmental regulations regarding dust emissions, waste management, and occupational safety requirements.

Food Safety Certification Food grade hydrated lime meets FDA, EU, and international food safety standards, ensuring compliance with food processing regulations and quality requirements.

Performance Advantages & Technical Benefits

✔ Water Treatment Excellence – Superior flocculation and pH control for optimal treatment performance
✔ Purity Leadership – High-grade specifications ensuring consistent processing results
✔ Application Versatility – Water treatment, construction, chemical processing & food applications
✔ Quality Consistency – Rigorous testing ensures reliable batch-to-batch performance
✔ Technical Expertise – Comprehensive application support and process optimization
✔ Global Supply Chain – Reliable availability supporting international operations
✔ Safety Documentation – Complete regulatory compliance and safety data packages

Our Hydrated Lime products represent industry-leading standards in alkaline chemistry and water treatment applications, specifically formulated for demanding municipal operations, construction projects, and chemical processing. We provide comprehensive technical support, process optimization guidance, and safety documentation to ensure optimal performance across your specialized water treatment, construction, or industrial processing applications.

For detailed specifications, water treatment performance data, or safety documentation, contact our specialized industrial chemicals division. We offer complete support including process optimization, application testing, and regulatory compliance assistance to maximize effectiveness in your water treatment, construction, chemical processing, or food manufacturing applications.