Lime desiccant is generally composed of calcium hydroxide of chemicals, sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide. It has the form of white granules gray. Its main property is its ability to absorb carbon dioxide and water vapor, making it a product widely used in the medical field. To be highly corrosive, lime desiccant should be used with extreme caution, it is harmful when inhaled and swallowed by mistake can cause serious damage to the gastrointestinal tract and even death.
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