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.
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Used to adjust aquarium water parameters