<prompt> Calcium hydroxide is the chief ingredient in many cavity liners and bases because of all of the following characteristics; except:Elevated pHStimulator of secondary dentin formationAntimicrobialNone of the above  <response>: Calcium hydroxide is the chief ingredient in many cavity-liners and cement-base materials because calcium hydroxide is antimicrobial, has an elevated pH basic, alkaline, and stimulates the formation of secondary dentin over an injured pulp to protect it over the long term. 