Calcium Chloride
Technical Grade 97%
₹15.00
Calcium Chloride is an inorganic compound, a salt with the chemical formula CaCl2. It is a white crystalline solid at room temperature. Calcium Chloride is a white, crystalline salt with excellent moisture absorption and exothermic properties. Known for its high solubility in water, it serves as an effective agent for melting ice, absorbing moisture, stabilizing road dust, and more. Available in anhydrous, dihydrate, and liquid forms, Calcium Chloride provides a cost-effective solution for businesses seeking reliable performance in demanding conditions. Calcium Chloride (CaCl₂) is a highly versatile compound used in various industries, from de-icing and dust control to food processing and water treatment. Calcium Chloride (CaCl₂) is a highly versatile compound used in various industries, from de-icing and dust control to food processing and water treatment. Calcium Chloride is a solidifying agent in paint production, coagulant in the manufacture of rubber, chloridizing agent and additive in metallurgy, additive in the paper industry including deinking of recycled paper, dye production and printing, coagulant for sodium alginate in the chemical industry, and as a refrigeration.
Industrial applications of Calcium Chloride:
De-Icing and Ice Control: Calcium Chloride is widely used for de-icing roads, parking lots, sidewalks, and airport runways. Its unique ability to release heat upon contact with ice allows it to perform efficiently, even in extreme cold, providing a fast-acting, reliable solution for ice control.
Dust Control and Road Stabilization: Calcium Chloride is Ideal for unpaved roads, construction sites, and mining operations, Calcium Chloride helps bind dust particles, reducing airborne dust and stabilizing surfaces. It is a preferred choice for areas requiring long-lasting dust control.
Water Treatment: Calcium Chloride is an effective agent in water softening and treatment processes, helping to remove impurities, balance pH, and stabilize water composition. It is widely used in municipal and industrial water treatment facilities. It is used in wastewater treatment, pulp-paper treatment, and to reduce phosphates from industrial wastewater and fertilizer.
Food Processing: In food-grade applications, Calcium Chloride serves as a firming agent in canned foods, a coagulant in cheese production, and a pH regulator in beverages. It is a safe additive that complies with food safety standards, making it an essential ingredient for various food processing needs. Used in brewing to adjust the mineral content of brewing water to achieve the desired flavor profile and ensure a smooth fermentation process
Agricultural and Soil Treatment: Calcium Chloride is valuable in agriculture for soil amendment, providing essential calcium and chloride nutrients that promote crop health and resilience. It is effective in treating soil pH and nutrient deficiencies, enhancing productivity in crop cultivation.
Manufacturing: It is used as a raw material in the production of paint, rubber, paper, and dye.
Highway construction:It is used as to stabilize shoulders and bases by retaining moisture to improve soil compaction.
Mining: It is used as to dustproof and resist freezing in coal and ore by retaining moisture and lowering the freezing point of water.
Oil industry: It is used to increase the density of solids-free brines and inhibit swelling clays in invert emulsion drilling fluids.
Ceramic slipware: It is used as as an ingredient to suspend clay particles so they float in the solution.
Sports drinks and beverages: It is used as an electrolyte in bottled water and other beverages.
Paint and coating industries: It is used as a cleaner and dryer for hard surfaces, and in the preparation of calcium naphthalene for varnishes, lacquers, and color removers.
De-icing and dust control: It is used as a compound for de-icing and dust control.
Drying: It is used as a direct drying compound to remove moisture from air and gases
Road maintenance: It is used as an anti-freezing agent on roads and sidewalks during winter.
Construction: It is used to stabilize shoulders and bases of highways by retaining moisture and improving soil compaction
Other: It is used in the production of activated charcoal, ceramic slipware, and as a fire extinguisher additive
Advantages of Calcium Chloride:
Ice melt:
Calcium chloride is an effective ice melt that can melt ice in temperatures as low as -25° F. It's considered the best compound for melting ice because it melts quickly and has a long-lasting effect.
Dust control:
Calcium chloride is a hygroscopic agent, meaning it retains moisture from its surroundings. This helps keep surfaces damp, even in hot, dry conditions. It's also more effective than other dust control agents because it resists evaporation.
Concrete acceleration:
Calcium chloride is an additive that speeds up the hydration of cement and reduces the time it takes for concrete to set. This is especially useful in colder weather.
Gypsum production:
Calcium chloride can be used as an aridizing agent in the production of gypsum. This reduces the amount of water needed to make a paste, which results in denser and stronger end products.
Mining industry:
Calcium chloride prevents moisture from freezing in abrasive mixes, which keeps materials loose and manageable. This allows road crews to load quickly and easily, and equipment to work efficiently.
Technical Specification:
Chemical Formula: CaCl₂
Available Forms: Anhydrous, Dihydrate, and Liquid
Packaging Options: Moisture-resistant bags, bulk bags, and liquid containers to suit specific industry requirements
High Purity: Tested for consistency and quality to ensure reliable performance across applications
Packaging: 50 Kg. Bag
MOQ: 100 Kg.