Calcium chloride is a chemical, inorganic, mineral compound. It is a white, colourless, highly hygroscopic crystal that reacts strongly with water, producing an exothermic reaction. Download International Datasheet. ICSC 1184 - CALCIUM CHLORIDE (ANHYDROUS)

IDENTIFICATION AND PROPERTIES CALCIUM CHLORIDE

Name: Calcium Chloride solid granules
Synonyms: Calcium chloride
CAS: 10043-52-4
EC: 233-140-8

• Appearance: Solid, flakes, white granules; the substance may have small iron impurities that give it a light shade of colour in the final product depending on the oxidation state of the iron (cream-white, yellow, pink).
• Odour: Odourless
• pH (H2O solution of 10%): 7-11
• Melting point: 782ºC
• Boiling point: >1600ºC
• Vapour pressure (20ºC): Negligible
• Density (20ºC): 2,15 g/cm3
• Solubility in water (20ºC): 745 g/l
• Solubility in water (100ºC): 1590 g/l
• Explosive properties: Non-explosive
• Oxidising properties: Non-combustive

USES

• Dehumidification
• De-icing of roads
• Dust removal
• Cooling medium
• Food additive
• Aids in oil well drilling and other areas of application.