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CARBO2LIME carbon dioxide absorbent is a granular soda lime absorbent for the efficient removal of carbon dioxide from closed and semi-closed patient breathing circuits. CARBO2LIME is a quality compound which contains no postassium hydroxide (KOH). It is formed by proportionately mixing calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) with a small amount of sodium hydroxide (NaOH).
Available in three convenient package sizes, CARBO2LIME is supplied as hard, irregularly shaped granules which have been processed to reduce dust formation from friction. Significant process improvements have resulted in enhancements in moisture content (12-19%), hardness, and porosity generation. As a result, CARBO2LIME delivers dependable, efficient CO2 absorption.
Allied's CARBO2LIME meets or exceeds the United States Pharmacopoeia - National Formulary specifications for soda lime and is manufactured in accordance with the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and ISO 9002 guidelines.
Non-hygroscopic CARBO2LIME is available in three convenient packages to meet the needs and applications of today's medical professional.
Medical grade CARBO2LIME contains a small amount of ethyl violet, which acts as a color indicator when the absorbent is nearing exhaustion. CARBO2LIME color is white to off-white. As CO2 is absorbed, it reacts with the ethyl violet, which causes the granules to distinctively change to purple. The purple color will intensify to indicate exhaustion of the soda lime. When the deep purple color has penetrated to half the depth of the absorber, the used material should be discarded.
If exhausted self-indicating CARBO2LIME is left to stand, its color will slowly change back to white, due mainly to a small quantity of unreacted hydroxide in the interior of the granules which slowly react with the sodium carbonate on the surface. CARBO2LIME, in this apparently regenerated condition, should never be used again as it will become exhausted and its color will change again almost immediately. Therefore it is essential to empty canisters immediately after use.