Calcium Chloride Dihydrate

• Category :

  Inorganic chemicals

• Synonyms :

  snow melt agent;calcium chloride hydrate (1:2:2);calcium dichloride;

• CAS NO :

  10035-04-8

• EC NO :

  233-140-8

• Molecular Formula :

  CaCl₂??2(H₂O)

• Molecular Weight :

  147.02

• Main Specifications :

• InChI :

  InChI:1S/Ca.2ClH.2H2O/h;2*1H;2*1H2/q+2;;;;/p-2

• Product description :

  1. General Description
  Molecular formula: CaCl₂.2H₂O
  Molecular weight: 147
  CAS No.: 10035-04-8
  EC No.: 233-140-8

  2. Applications
  Calcium Chloride Dihydrate  is is used as Ice & Snow Melter, Dust Control on roadways and mines, Road-base Stabilizattion, Dehydrating agent in petrochemicals, Drying Agent, Antifreeze for ready-mix concrete, Accelerator for cement, an antifreeze for coal storage and transportation, water treatment etc. It is also a water soluble weighting agent for formulating solids-free completion and workover fluids and to provide the desired water phase activity in invert emulsion muds. This product can be used in horizontal drilling and clear water flocculation. It is also used as accelerator in oil well cement slurries. 

  3. Specifications
  Standard: GB/T23941-2009

  Appearance	White Flakes or Powder	White Flakes or Powder
  Assay as CaCl2	74% min.	77% min.
  Total Alkali Chloride (as NaCl )	5% max.	5% max.
  Total Magnesium as MgCl2	0.5% max.	0.5% max.
  Calcium Hydroxide	0.20% max.	0.20% max.
  Calcium Carbonate	0.20% max.	0.20% max.
  Sulphate	0.20% max.	0.20% max.
  Water Insoluble	0.20% max.	0.20% max.

  4. Packaging:
  Generally Calcium Chloride dehydrate is supplied in the following packaging:
  - 25 kg moisture-proof PP bags,
  - 25 kg or 50 lb PE bags,
  - 1000kg moisture-proof big bags with inner PE bags.

  5. Storage and Handling:
  Protect packages from damage and keep them well closed. Store in a cool, well – ventilated, dry and shaded area. Avoid inhalation, ingestion and contact with eyes and skin.

• Molecular Structure :