Description
Calcium chloride are inorganic compounds with the chemical formula CaCl2(H2O)x, where x = 0, 1, 2, 4, and 6. All of these salts are a highly soluble in water. They are mainly used for deicing and dust control. Because the anhydrous salt is hygroscopic, it is used as a desiccant.
Basic Info
Chemical Name | calcium dichloride |
Synonyms | Caloride;Jarcal;Calplus;Caltac;CaCl2;Expand
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CAS No. | 10043-52-4 |
Molecular Formula | CaCl2 |
Molecular Weight | 110.98400 |
PSA | 0.00000 |
LogP | 1.37900 |
Properties
Appearance & Physical State | white solid |
Density | 1.086 g/mL at 20ºC |
Boiling Point | 1600ºC |
Melting Point | 782ºC |
Flash Point | >1600ºC |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.358 |
Water Solubility | 740 g/L (20 ºC) |
Stability | Stable. Incompatible with zinc, water, strong acids, methyl vinyl ether, bromine trifluoride, boron oxide, calcium oxide. Hygroscopic. |
Storage Condition | 2-8ºC |
Vapor Pressure | 0.01 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
Safety Info
RTECS | EV9810000 |
Safety Statements | S22-S24 |
HS Code | 2827200000 |
WGK Germany | 1 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
Risk Statements | R36 |
Hazard Codes | Xi |
Hazard Declaration | H319 |
Caution Statement | P305 + P351 + P338 |
Symbol | GHS07 |
Signal Word | Warning |
