AllanChem | Calcium Chloride Dihydrate

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Calcium Salts,

Chlorides

Chemical Name

Calcium Chloride Dihydrate,

Calcium Chloride, Anhydrous

Ingredient Name

Calcium Chloride Dihydrate

Food Ingredients Functions

Mineral Source

Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions

Mineral Source

Molecular formula

CaCl₂•2H₂O

Technologies

Base Chemicals & Intermediates,

Food Ingredients,

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

Product Families

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Minerals

Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification

Minerals

Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Technical Salts & Inorganics

Inorganics

Features & Benefits

Food Ingredients Features

High Quality

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition,

Healthcare & Pharma,

Industrial

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Beverage

Energy Drinks,

Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Chemical Manufacturing

Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being

Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Healthcare & Pharma — Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Laboratory & Research

Applicable Processes

Chemicals Production,

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Properties

Physical Form

Granules,

Solid

Appearance

White to light gray, granular solid

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Identification A	Calcium	-	-
Molecular Weight	147.01	g/mol	-
Identification B	Chloride	-	-
Assay	99.0 - 107.0	%	-
Assay	99.0 - 105.0	%	-
pH (at 20°C, 5% solution)	4.5 - 8.5	-	-
Melting Point	176.0	°C	-
Density (at 20°C)	1.85	g/cc	-
Magnesium and Alkali Salts Content	max. 5	mg	-
Vapor Pressure (at 20°C)	0.01	mmHg	-
pH (50 mg/mL)	4.5 - 9.2	-	-
Solubility (at 0°C, in water)	1, 000	g/l	-
pH	4.5 - 8.5	-	-
Sulfate Content	max. 0.01	%	-
Sodium Content	max. 0.02	%	-
Oxidizing Substances (NO₃-)	max. 0.003	%	-
Insoluble Matter	max. 0.01	%	-

Heavy Metals

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Aluminum Content	max. 1	ppm	-
Barium Content	max. 0.005	%	-
Strontium Content	max. 0.1	%	-
Heavy Metals Content	max. 5	%	-
Iron Content	max. 0.001	%	-
Ammonium Content	max. 0.005	%	-
Magnesium Content	max. 0.005	%	-
Potassium Content	max. 0.01	%	-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

ACS Listed,

ISO 9001

Chemical Inventories

AICS (Australia),

DSL (Canada),

ECL (Korea),

EINECS (EU),

ELINCS (EU),

ENCS (Japan),

IECSC (China),

NZIoC (New Zealand),

PICCS (Phillipines),

TSCA (USA)

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Mexico

Packaging Type

Drums

Regional Availability

• Central America
• Mexico
• North America

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

• Store in dry, cool, well-ventilated areas away from incompatible materials, food and drink. Transter only to approved containers having correct labeling.
• Hygroscopic material! Keep container tightly closed to prevent moisture absorption. Protect container against physical damage.
• Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent spillage. Containers of this material are hazardous when empty as they may retain product residues.
• Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination. Ventilate closed areas Do not take internally Keep out of reach of children