Nafern Soda Lime is a superior CO₂ absorbent used in anesthesia and respiratory equipment to efficiently remove carbon dioxide from exhaled air. Made from Calcium Hydroxide (86.99%), Sodium Hydroxide (1%), and Water (12%), it offers an excellent CO₂ absorption capacity of >140L/kg and CO₂ activity of >29%.
| Specification | Details |
| Component
Composition |
Calcium Hydroxide: 86.99%
Sodium Hydroxide: 1% Water: 12% |
| CO₂ Activity | >29% |
| CO₂ Absorption
Capacity |
>140L/kg |
| Moisture Sensitivity | <7.5% |
| Particle Size | 3 mm Irregular D-profile |
| Dust Proportion | <0.2% |
| Color & pH Change | Before Use: Pink, pH: 12–14
After Use: White, pH: ~10 |
| Storage Instructions | Sealed storage in a dry, cool,
and shaded place |
| Validity Period | 5 years |
| Notice | Avoid eye contact.
Not reusable after colour change |
Key Benefits:
-
Pink to white color change for easy CO₂ absorption monitoring
-
Non-potassium hydroxide reduces nephrotoxic risks
-
High CO₂ absorption capacity of >140L/kg
-
Cylindrical irregular particles for larger surface area and better absorption
-
Low dust content (<0.2%) and high hardness for minimal pollution and better performance
-
Up to 10 hours of CO₂ absorption per kg
-
3-year shelf life with proper storage conditions
-
Autoclavable for easy cleaning
-
Available in a 5L jerrican for clinical use
| Code | Description | Box Qty |
| NF300-PW | Nafern/Diameter 3.0mm Irregular cylindrical particles, Colour Pink to White (5L Jerrican) | 2 |