Calcium Chloride

Calcium Chloride is an inorganic chemical compound composed of calcium and chlorine ions. It is a white crystalline solid at room temperature and is highly soluble in water. Calcium chloride is known for its hygroscopic properties, meaning it can absorb moisture from the air.

IUPAC Name: Calcium Chloride

Other Name or Common Name: Calcium chloride is commonly referred to by its chemical name.

Appearance: White crystalline solid

Chemical Formula: CaCl2

Molecular Weight: Approximately 110.98 g/mol

Applications:

De-icing and Anti-icing: Calcium chloride is widely used for de-icing roads and highways during winter to melt ice and snow. It is also used as an anti-icing agent to prevent the formation of ice on surfaces.

Dust Control: In arid and dusty environments, calcium chloride is applied to roads and unpaved surfaces to control dust by attracting moisture from the air and binding fine particles together.

Concrete Accelerator: In construction, calcium chloride is used as a concrete accelerator, as it can speed up the setting and curing of concrete.

Desiccant: Calcium chloride is used as a desiccant in various applications, including drying air in industrial processes, protecting sensitive equipment from humidity, and reducing moisture in packaging.

Food Additive: It is used as a food additive (E509) in the food industry to enhance firmness in canned fruits and vegetables, as well as to help maintain the texture of certain dairy products.

Oil and Gas Industry: Calcium chloride is used in the oil and gas industry for various purposes, including drilling fluids, well completion, and hydraulic fracturing (fracking) operations.

Packing Size: 50kg Packing type: HDPE Bag