CALBUX 90M® - Quicklime
is a fine powdered pure Quicklime from Buxton Lime.
Quicklime is made by the calcination of specially selected pure Carboniferous Derbyshire Limestone.
Classified as a CL 90-Q – EN459-1 2010. Quicklime is used as the primary lime binder to be mixed with specially selected sand and aggregate to make hot mixed Lime Mortar, Lime Plaster and render for new-build and historic conservation works. It can also be used to make Lime Putty and Limewash.
Suitable for conservation applications for laying and pointing: brick, stone, and other porous masonry or internal plastering and rendering onto: Laths and masonry.
NB. Supply and sale of components and products for various construction systems ordered from our website, over the phone or from our Yard does NOT constitute a specification.
Availability:
25kg plastic bag | 40 x 25kg bags per pallet
Standard:
BSEN 459-1 CL 90-Q (R5, P1)
High Calcium Quicklime - Calcium Oxide CaO Calbux 90M is a fine, white calcium oxide powder which is made by pulverising and air classifying pure Carboniferous quicklime.
Chemical Analysis: (Dry Basis):
Calcium oxide CaO 94% (90.0 min)
Silica SiO2 1.75%
Magnesium oxide MgO 0.42% (5.0 max)
Aluminium oxide Al2O3 0.20%
Ferric oxide Fe2O3 0.14%
Carbon CO2 2.6% (6.0 max)
Sulphur SO3 0.03% 2.0 max
Physical Analysis:
Reactivity Time (Mins) Temp. C Temp. Range C 0 20 2 64 47 - 75 5 71 58 - 78 10 70 62 - 79 Final 71 64 - 80
NB. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the colour and texture of products on this website but due to the limitations of technology, we strongly recommend that sample products are purchased for testing in situ prior to the full order being placed.
NB. It is strongly recommended to use a competent builder/plasterer who is experienced in using specialist lime products with the requisite skills, technique and specialist qualifications and experience to carry out the job.
NB. Quicklime products are made from naturally occurring raw materials and on occasion may differ slightly from batch to batch in colour and texture. Every effort is made to produce a consistent product as part of the manufacturers own factory controlled procedures and quality control in line with EN Standards. It is strongly recommended to test a small amount of material, in situ, to assess suitability and performance and purchase adequate amounts of product from the same batch to fulfil any job. Chalk Down Lime Ltd can NOT guarantee the colour and texture of any quicklime products.
