Calcium dichloride is a calcium salt and an inorganic chloride. It has a role as a fertilizer.Calcium chloride is a white to off-white solid. Sinks and mixes with water. (USCG, 1999)
Physical & Chemical Properties
Molecular FormulaCaCl2
Density:2.2g/cm³g/cm³
Boiling Point:
Solubility:Freely soluble in water, releasing heat upon dissolution.
Molecular Weight:111g/mol
Flash Point:
Melting Point:
Uses
Its common applications include brine for refrigeration equipment, road deicing agents and drying agents.In the food industry, it is used as a calcium fortifier, curing agent, chelating agent and drying agent.
Safety, Security & Risk
When heated, it decomposes to produce toxic and corrosive fumes of chlorine.The aqueous solution is a weak base.It attacks zinc in the presence of water, generating flammable and explosive hydrogen gas.It dissolves violently in water with the release of a large amount of heat.