SYNONYMS Lime; INS No. 529
DEFINITION
Chemical names Calcium oxide
C.A.S. number 1305-78-8
Chemical formula CaO
Formula weight 56.08
Assay Not less than 95.0% after ignition
DESCRIPTION Odourless, hard, white or greyish white masses or granules, or white to
greyish white powder
FUNCTIONAL USES Alkali, dough conditioner, yeast food
