Solid calcium chloride is a white, substance in the form of prills. Calcium chloride has such properties as quick dissolving, exothermic ability, attracting moisture from the air and surroundings, dissolving at very low temperature. It is widely used in snow & ice melting, dust control, oil & gas drilling, moisture-absorbing, etc.
Shelf Life: Long life is expected in airtight bags.
Calcium Chloride is white, deliquescent prills. It is completely soluble in water and alcohol.
Chemical Identification
| Chemical Name | Calcium Chloride |
| Chemical Formula | CaCl2 |
| Molecular weight | 110.99 |
| Purity | Minimum 94% |
Properties / Specification
| Physical Appearance | White, off white prills. |
| Calcium Chloride | 94% Min |
| Magnesium Chloride | 2.0% Max |
| Calcium Hydroxide | 0.3% Max |
| Calcium Sulfate | 0.3% Max |
| Water Insoluble | 0.5% Max |
| pH (5% w/v solution) | 8.5-10.5 |
| Prill size | 1-4 mm |
Calcium chloride has a variety of applications, like base stabilization for road construction.
Grouting agent for mines and oil wells, drilling muds, refrigeration fluid, and soil pH adjuster. Sewage purification aid, flocculent, removal of phosphates and fluorides
Environmental additive for cement kilns.
It is supplied in the packing of 25 kg Polypropylene bags, having polyethylene liner in bags. It is also supplied in 1000-kg jumbo bags. It must be stored in well-ventilated and covered area. It should be kept away from rain or damp.
Stability: Stable under normal conditions of use and storage.