Calcium chloride dihydrate
Part No. RXSOL-19-2109-050
Calcium chloride dihydrate is a white to off-white crystalline solid with the chemical formula CaCl2.2H2O. It's a hydrate, calcium salt, and inorganic chloride that's highly soluble in water.
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Calcium chloride dihydrate (Part No. RXSOL-19-2109-050) is supplied by Muscat Chemical as part of our Water Filter, Vessel, Softner, Accessory range. We deliver across Oman — Muscat, Sohar, Salalah, Duqm, Nizwa, Sur and Barka — and to vessels and sites at Gulf ports. Contact us for price, pack size, lead time, MSDS and technical data sheet.
Calcium chloride dihydrate is a white to off-white crystalline solid with the chemical formula CaCl2.2H2O. It's a hydrate, calcium salt, and inorganic chloride that's highly soluble in water.
Key facts
- Product
- Calcium chloride dihydrate
- Part No.
- RXSOL-19-2109-050
- Category
- Water Filter, Vessel, Softner, Accessory
- Supplier
- Muscat Chemical, Barka, South Al Batinah, Oman
- Delivery
- Muscat, Sohar, Salalah, Duqm, Nizwa, Sur, Barka and Gulf ports
- Documents
- MSDS and TDS on request
- Pricing
- Quote on request — contact us or WhatsApp +968 77333599
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Chemical formula | CaCl2.2H2O |
| Molecular mass | 147.014 g/mol |
| Color | White to grayish solid |
| Melting point | 176°C |
| Density | 1.85 g/cm3 |
| Solubility | Highly soluble in water |
APPLICATION
- De-icing agent
- Drying agent
- Food additive
- Concrete accelerator
- Drilling fluid additive
- pH buffer in swimming pool water
- Inhibitor of swelling clays in invert emulsion drilling fluids
- Flux in the Davy process for the manufacture of sodium
- Additive in plastics, fire extinguishers, and blast furnaces
- Drainage aid in wastewater treatment
Remarks
BENEFITS AND FEATURES
- Hygroscopic: Absorbs moisture and humidity from the air to prevent corrosion and degradation
- Lowers freezing point: Melts snow and ice on roads, sidewalks, and parking lots
- Improves nutritional value: Boosts calcium content in food products
- Improves shelf life: Improves firmness and post-harvest shelf life of food products
- Enhances cell adhesion: Promotes specific cell-cell interactions, which is important for cell culture experiments
- Supports cell growth: Maintains cell health and facilitates various cellular processes
- Rich in micronutrients: A source of calcium and chloride
- Solid at room temperature: A typical ionic halide
- Highly soluble in water: Deliquescent