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Calcium chloride dihydrate, 99% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Calcium chloride dihydrate is widely used as an ingredient in ceramic slipware, cosmetic and food items. It acts as a pH buffer in swimming pool water. It provides inhibition of swelling clays in the water phase of invert emulsion drilling fluids. It is employed in the oil industry to increase the density of solids-free brines. It is used as a flux in the Davy process for the manufacture of sodium through the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride. It finds an important application as an additive in plastics, fire extinguishers, blast furnaces and in wastewater treatment as a drainage aid.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
| Physical Form | Granules |
| Quantity | 500 g |
| Assay Percent Range | 99% min. |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water,acetic acid and alcohol. |
| Formula Weight | 147.02 (110.99anhydrous) |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Density | 0.835 g/mL |
| Chemical Name or Material | Calcium chloride dihydrate |
Safety and Handling
- Calcium chloride dihydrate
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : calcium chloride
RUO – Research Use Only