| Melting Point | 765 °C |
| Description | White,hygroscopic, odorless crystalline powder |
| Na | 0.01 % |
| Free Alkali | (as CaO ) : < 0.02 % |
| Organic Volatiles | Complies |
| SO4 | < 0.01 % |
| Heavy Metals, as Pb | < 5 ppm |
| Assay % | 99-103 % |
| Density (lbs/gal(US)@20°) | 700 g/l |
| Acidity & Alkalinity | Complies |
| Arsenic PPM | < 1 ppm |
| Na2CO2 | < 1 ppm |
| Fe | < 5 ppm |
| K Content | < 0.01 % |
| pH of 10% water solution | 4.5 - 9.2 |
| Solubility (grams/100 gramg water) at 0°C | Freely soluble in water |
| Ba | Complies |
| Mg | < 0.005 % |
| Free Acid (H2SO4) | (as HCL ) : < 0.002 % |
| Chemical Structure |  |
| Notes | Calcium Chloride Dihydrate is used in the the pharmaceuticals industry, for dialysis and infusion solutions, and infant and childrens diets. Calcium Chloride Dihydrate is also used for drinks, and various other solutions in the food industry. Calcium Chloride Dihydrate can also be used in the manufacturing of salts for salt water aquariums. |
| Class | Inorganic Chemicals: Nitrates, Phosphates, Oxides & more, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) & Intermediates, Food and Beverage Chemicals - Sweeteners - Acidulants - Emulsifiers |
| Function | Nutritional Additive, Cement Control, Additive |
| Industry | Food Chemicals, Nutrition, Industrial, Pharmaceutical, Resin & Coating, Water Treatment |
