What is calcium chloride:
Calcium Chloride (CaCl2) also called Calcium chloride anhydrous or Calcium dichloride is an ionic compound composed of calcium and chlorine. The substance is highly soluble in water. Therefore, as source of calcium, it is being used in substitution reactions and easily replaces another cations.
The dissolution of Calcium Chloride in water is associated with the producing heat.
This compound strongly absorbs moisture and is known as a dehumidifier. Calcium Chloride should be stored in airtight and moisture-proof packages for this reason.
The appearance of Calcium Chloride is white crystals with whiteness correlated to its purity.
Calcium chloride is considered to be one of the most important and practical mineral chemicals and is widely used in chemical, food, pharmaceutical industries and drilling muds.
Calcium Chloride Applications:
There are two types of calcium chloride:
- Industrial calcium chloride
- Food Grade calcium chloride
Industrial Calcium Chloride:
– Drilling oil wells as part of the drilling fluids
– Preparation of pigments and metallic soaps
– Cooling and dehumidifier industries.
– Manufacturing of Glycerol
An important application for Calcium chloride is in drilling fluids and muds. The purpose of using calcium chloride in drilling is to weigh the drilling mud and to cool and lubricant of the drill bit.
In the oil industry, calcium chloride is used to increase the density of salt water without adding solid particles.
– Concrete industry: It is used in making quick-setting concrete. In this industry, calcium chloride plays an accelerating role in the reactions.
– Swimming pools and Aquariums: Calcium chloride is applied to increase the hardness of pool water by increasing calcium concentration in water; It reduces the dissolution of calcium compounds needed in concrete construction and thus reduces the erosion of concrete in the pool.
– Antifreeze and freezing point reducer: As the freezing point of water decreases, calcium chloride is used to prevent water from freezing, especially on the road surface. The dissolution of calcium chloride is heat-generating, and this heat is relatively harmless to the soil and plants. This material works better than sodium chloride at low temperatures. Calcium chloride is used to prevent freezing at -52 degrees Celsius to fill agricultural tires in cold places in order to create optimized friction.
– Dryer: Dryer tubes are continuously coated with calcium chloride. Calcium chloride is also used to produce sodium carbonate. This material is also used in industrial and household dehumidifiers to absorb air moisture.
Food Grade Calcium Chloride:
– Food Industry as raw material
– Pharmaceuticals in the treatment of some burns and poisoning.
– Animal and Poultry Feed
Food Industry: Calcium chloride is also known as an additive. The body naturally produces calcium and chloride as part of its natural electrolytes. Sports drinks add calcium chloride to help replace electrolytes lost during intense exercise.
Cheese Manufacturing: Another very common use of CaCl2 is when making cheese. At the primary stage, it acts as a stiffening agent; It helps the cheese to agglomerate and then it becomes more stable. Beyond that, it is also very useful for regulating the curd and whey separation process.
Handling and Safety for Calcium Chloride:
CaCl2 is classified as a “stimulant”. This means that it causes symptoms from swelling and pain to burns. When heated, it decomposes. This process releases hydrogen chloride fumes, which are toxic. If inhaled, it will cause irritation or damage to the nose and throat. Direct contact of salt on the skin can lead to irritation or even superficial burns. When calcium chloride is added to hot water, it causes a violent boiling increasing risk of burn injury. Consuming calcium chloride is a serious safety and health hazard. It can cause burns in the mouth, throat and stomach.
Store calcium chloride in a safe place away from incompatible materials and moisture. Store the container tightly in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area. This chemical must be disposed of in accordance with environmental control regulations
For more information on safety issues, please refer to Material Safety Data Sheet here (Calcium Chloride MSDS).
Our Supply of Calcium Chloride:
Zista Group supply of CaCl2 is from large scale producers only and we are able to provide supply solutions based on spot and future allocations. Please refer to our specifications for Calcium Chloride here (Calcium Chloride TDS).
Available Packaging for Calcium Chloride:
25 kg bag
50 kg bag
One MT jumbo Bags
