Calcium chloride
SIGALD/383147 - desiccant, ACS reagent, ≥96.0%
CAS Number: 10043-52-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): CaCl2
Molecular Weight: 110.98
EC Number: 233-140-8
MDL Number: MFCD00010903
Linear Formula: CaCl2
Product Type: Chemical
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This image depicts SKU: 383147-100G
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This image depicts SKU: 383147-500G
This image depicts SKU: 383147-500G
| agency | suitable for SM 5210 |
| assay | ≥96.0% |
| form | powder |
| grade | ACS reagent |
| impurities | ≤0.006 meq/g Titr. base |
| InChI | 1S/Ca.2ClH/h;2*1H/q+2;;/p |
| InChI key | UXVMQQNJUSDDNG-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 772 °C (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 200  |
| SMILES string | [Cl-].[Cl-].[Ca++] |
| vapor pressure | 0.01 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
| Application: | Calcium chloride may be used in the following processes: • Modification of natural zeolite to increase its ability of fluoride removal. • Synthesis of calcium sulfate whiskers utilized in making polymer reinforcing composite materials. • Synthesis of calcium chloride-anodized aluminum composites, a solid sorbent. • As an extractant in the soil analysis process. • As a catalyst in the synthesis of aldols by reacting dimethylsilyl (DMS) enolates with aldehydes. |
| General description: | Calcium chloride (CaCl2) is inexpensive, easily available calcium salt with a wide range of applications. It is a key component in deicers as it melts snow and ice. Reports suggest that CaCl2 helps in retaining the firmness of fresh cut fruits and vegetables during the storage. |
| Legal Information: | Redi-Dri is a trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC |
| Other Notes: | Go to Redi-Dri™ Product Listing 793639 |
| Packaging: | 100, 500 g in poly bottle |
| Symbol |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H319 |
| Precautionary statements | P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36 |
| Safety Statements | 22-24 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥96.0% |
| mp | 772 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 12352300 |