CALBUX® F1S - Quicklime
is a 1mm fine granular pure CL90 Quicklime from Buxton Lime in Buxton, Derbyshire.
Quicklime is made by the calcination of specially selected pure Derbyshire Carboniferous Limestone.
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.
NB. Dry granulated Quicklime is non-returnable.
Classified as a CL 90-Q – EN459-1 2015. Quicklime is used as the primary lime binder to be mixed with specially selected sand and aggregate to make hot-mixed Lime Mortar and Lime Plaster for historic conservation works. It can also be used to make Lime Putty and Limewash (May require seiving).
Availability:
1000kg bag
The features and benefits of CALBUX® F1S - Quicklime are:
Standard:
EN 459-1 CL 90-Q (R5, P2)
High Calcium Quicklime - Calcium Oxide CaO CALBUX® F1S is a 1mm fine granulated white calcium oxide which is made by crushing and screening quicklime.
Chemical Properties:(Dry Basis)
Calcium Oxide CaO 94.70%
Silicon Dioxide SiO2 1.20%
Magnesium Oxide MgO 0.50%
Aluminium oxide Al2O3 0.20%
Iron Oxide Fe2O3 0.09%
Carbon Dioxide CO2 1.23%
Physical Properties:
Gradings % passing
4mm - 100%
250um - 50%
90um - 50%
Reactivity Class:
BS 6463 Reactivity (2 min) 38.0C
BS 6463 Reactivity (5 min) 57.0C
Bulk Density: 940-1090 kg/m3
CALBUX® F1S quicklime conforms to BSEN 459-1: 2015 Building Lime as CL 90-Q (R5, P2) and is CE marked.
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.
