CALCIUM CHLORIDE

High Purity Calcium Chloride

Calcium Chloride, featuring ionic structure with molecular formula CaCl₂ and superior hygroscopic properties, appearing as white crystalline solid or clear liquid with exceptional moisture affinity, outstanding solubility characteristics, and superior industrial compatibility across diverse chemical processing applications, is a versatile inorganic salt with excellent desiccant performance, enhanced deicing efficiency, and superior functionality in food processing, concrete acceleration, water treatment, dust suppression, and industrial chemical applications. Calcium Chloride is an ionic compound extensively used for industrial processing, road maintenance, construction, food manufacturing, and specialized chemical applications. Calcium Chloride was first produced commercially in the early 1900s, and it is widely used across multiple industries for deicing, desiccation, and chemical processing, making it one of the most important industrial chemicals in modern applications. The compound exhibits exceptional hygroscopic behavior and provides superior chemical reactivity making it ideal for industrial operations, food processing, construction applications, and specialized chemical processes. Calcium Chloride is specifically processed to provide enhanced industrial performance, improved processing efficiency, and superior results in applications requiring effective moisture control, reliable ice melting, stable chemical behavior, and industrial-grade performance in construction, food processing, chemical manufacturing, and specialized applications. In addition to its desiccant properties, it also has accelerating and stabilizing properties. The nature of calcium chloride is highly soluble and readily available, making it function as one of the most versatile industrial and processing chemicals available, being highly effective and providing excellent compatibility properties, delivering broad-spectrum industrial applications, effective chemical performance, excellent process compatibility under various conditions, and outstanding safety profile during handling and application. Calcium Chloride represents one of the most essential and versatile chemicals in modern industrial operations, food processing, construction applications, and specialized chemical sectors, providing exceptional desiccant properties, superior processing characteristics, excellent environmental compatibility, and outstanding regulatory compliance during manufacturing and application, making it essential for deicing operations, food preservation, concrete acceleration, water treatment, and specialized applications requiring high-performance chemical technology and regulatory approval with international industrial and processing standards.

At Chemicals & Process Equipment Limited, we supply advanced Calcium Chloride manufactured under stringent quality control standards and international industrial, food grade, construction, and safety specifications. Our comprehensive product range includes anhydrous and dihydrate forms, various concentration grades, and specialized formulations meeting diverse requirements for industrial processing, food manufacturing, construction applications, road maintenance, and specialized applications across global industrial, chemical, food, and construction markets.

✅ Advanced Chemical Technology – Optimized Industrial & Processing Performance
✅ Consistent Quality Standards – Multiple Product Classifications with Complete Documentation
✅ Essential Industrial Chemical – Superior Hygroscopic Properties & Safety Compatibility
✅ Multi-Industry Applications – Food, Construction, Chemical, Oil & Gas Industries
✅ Technical Support Package – Complete Application Guidance & Performance Optimization

The global calcium chloride market was valued at approximately USD 1.2 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 1.8 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period. Market expansion is driven by increasing deicing demand, growing food processing requirements, expanding construction activities, and rising industrial chemical applications across multiple sectors.

Technical Specifications & Properties

Property	Food Grade	Industrial Grade	Anhydrous Grade	Deicing Grade	Construction Grade	Water Treatment Grade
Calcium Chloride Content (%)	97.0-102.0	94.0-98.0	99.0-103.0	90.0-96.0	92.0-98.0	95.0-100.0
CaCl₂ Purity (%)	98.5-101.0	95.0-99.0	100.0-104.0	92.0-98.0	94.0-99.0	96.0-101.0
Calcium (Ca) Content (%)	27.0-29.0	25.5-28.5	28.0-30.0	24.0-27.0	25.0-28.0	26.0-29.0
Chloride (Cl) Content (%)	63.0-66.0	60.0-65.0	64.0-67.0	58.0-63.0	59.0-64.0	61.0-66.0
Water Content (%)	0.5-2.0	1.0-4.0	0.1-0.5	2.0-6.0	1.5-4.5	1.0-3.0
pH (5% solution)	7.5-10.0	7.0-11.0	8.0-10.5	6.5-10.5	7.0-10.0	7.5-10.5
Bulk Density (kg/m³)	1800-2200	1600-2000	2000-2400	1400-1800	1500-1900	1700-2100
Apparent Density (kg/m³)	900-1300	800-1200	1100-1500	700-1100	750-1150	850-1250
Particle Size (mesh)	20-80	10-60	40-100	4-40	8-50	16-70
Moisture Absorption (%)	85-95	75-90	90-98	70-85	72-88	80-92
Solubility (g/100ml, 20°C)	74.5-75.5	73.0-76.0	75.0-76.0	72.0-75.5	72.5-75.8	74.0-75.8
Dissolution Rate (min)	2-5	1-8	1-3	3-10	2-7	2-6
Heat of Solution (kJ/mol)	-81.3	-80.5	-82.1	-79.8	-80.2	-81.0
Melting Point (°C)	772-782	770-785	775-785	765-780	768-783	772-782
Decomposition Temperature (°C)	>800	>790	>810	>780	>785	>795
Freezing Point Depression (°C)	-51	-48	-52	-45	-47	-50
Specific Heat (J/g·°C)	0.68-0.72	0.66-0.74	0.70-0.74	0.64-0.70	0.65-0.71	0.67-0.73
Thermal Conductivity (W/m·K)	0.65-0.75	0.60-0.78	0.68-0.78	0.55-0.72	0.58-0.75	0.62-0.76
Electrical Conductivity (mS/cm)	85-95	80-100	90-100	75-90	78-93	82-96
Refractive Index (nD²⁰)	1.52-1.54	1.51-1.55	1.53-1.55	1.50-1.53	1.51-1.54	1.52-1.54
Surface Tension (mN/m)	72-78	70-80	74-80	68-76	69-77	71-79
Viscosity (cP, 25°C, 30% sol)	1.8-2.2	1.6-2.4	1.9-2.3	1.5-2.1	1.6-2.2	1.7-2.3
Heavy Metals (ppm)	<10	<50	<5	<100	<75	<25
Iron (Fe) Content (ppm)	<5	<20	<3	<50	<35	<15
Magnesium (Mg) Content (%)	<0.1	<0.5	<0.05	<1.0	<0.8	<0.3
Sodium (Na) Content (%)	<0.2	<0.8	<0.1	<1.5	<1.2	<0.5
Sulfate (SO₄) Content (%)	<0.05	<0.2	<0.03	<0.5	<0.35	<0.15
Phosphate (PO₄) Content (ppm)	<10	<50	<5	<100	<75	<25
Fluoride (F) Content (ppm)	<10	<30	<5	<50	<40	<20
Bromide (Br) Content (ppm)	<100	<300	<50	<500	<400	<200
Aluminum (Al) Content (ppm)	<5	<20	<3	<50	<35	<15
Lead (Pb) Content (ppm)	<2	<10	<1	<20	<15	<5
Arsenic (As) Content (ppm)	<1	<5	<0.5	<10	<8	<3
Mercury (Hg) Content (ppm)	<0.1	<1	<0.05	<2	<1.5	<0.5
Cadmium (Cd) Content (ppm)	<0.5	<2	<0.3	<5	<4	<1
Chromium (Cr) Content (ppm)	<2	<10	<1	<20	<15	<5
Color	White	White/Off-White	White	White/Gray	Off-White	White
Odor	Odorless	Slight	Odorless	Slight	Slight	Odorless
Appearance	Crystalline	Granular	Fine Powder	Flakes/Pellets	Granules	Crystals
Hygroscopicity	Very High	High	Extremely High	High	High	Very High
Stability	Excellent	Good	Excellent	Good	Good	Very Good
Storage Life (months)	36	24	48	18	20	30
Storage Temperature (°C)	5-35	0-40	10-30	-5-45	2-38	5-35
Relative Humidity Limit (%)	<50	<60	<40	<70	<65	<55
Corrosivity	Low	Moderate	Low	High	Moderate	Low
Environmental Impact	Minimal	Low	Minimal	Moderate	Low	Minimal
Biodegradability	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Toxicity Level	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low
Packaging	25kg Bags	1000kg Bags	20kg Drums	Bulk/Totes	500kg Bags	50kg Sacks
Regulatory Status	FDA Approved	Industrial	Analytical	Road Salt	Construction	Water Treatment

Available Product Types:

• Food Grade for food processing and manufacturing applications
• Industrial Grade for chemical processing and manufacturing operations
• Anhydrous Grade for specialized chemical and laboratory applications
• Deicing Grade for road maintenance and winter weather management
• Construction Grade for concrete acceleration and building applications
• Water Treatment Grade for municipal and industrial water processing
• Agricultural Grade for soil conditioning and crop applications
• Oil Field Grade for drilling fluid and completion operations
• Pharmaceutical Grade for medical and pharmaceutical applications
• Laboratory Grade for research and analytical applications
• Custom Formulations for specific industrial requirements
• Liquid Solutions for specialized application methods
• Environmental Grade for eco-sensitive applications
• High Purity Grade for critical industrial processes
• Custom Specifications for unique processing requirements

Specialized Application Solutions:

• Industrial desiccation process optimization and moisture control
• Food processing enhancement and preservation applications
• Construction acceleration and concrete optimization
• Deicing system development and road safety enhancement
• Water treatment process improvement and quality control
• Quality control method development and analytical procedures
• Regulatory compliance assistance and safety assessment
• Custom application development and performance testing services
• Technical consultation and process optimization
• Environmental impact consulting and sustainable practices

Deicing Applications

Road Salt Operations Transportation departments utilize Deicing Grade Calcium Chloride as primary ice melting agent for highway maintenance, road safety, and winter weather management. Calcium chloride accelerates the curing process of concrete, making it a go-to in cold weather construction projects and provides superior ice melting performance compared to traditional rock salt, with road maintenance engineers employing calcium chloride for enhanced safety, effective ice control, and winter road management providing superior deicing performance, excellent ice melting capacity, and outstanding road safety results with typical effectiveness down to -25°F (-32°C) depending on application rates and weather conditions.

For comprehensive information about calcium chloride applications in deicing and industrial processing, this detailed comprehensive guide from OxyChem provides extensive coverage of calcium chloride properties, unique performance characteristics, and optimization methods for modern industrial and chemical processing operations.

Airport Runway Management Airport authorities use specialized Calcium Chloride formulations for runway deicing, aircraft safety, and aviation ground operations. Aviation maintenance engineers employ calcium chloride for enhanced safety, effective ice prevention, and airport operations providing improved runway conditions, enhanced aircraft safety, and superior aviation ground management performance.

Sidewalk & Walkway Treatment Municipal facilities utilize Calcium Chloride for pedestrian safety, sidewalk maintenance, and public walkway management. City maintenance teams employ calcium chloride for enhanced pedestrian safety, effective ice control, and public facility management providing superior sidewalk conditions, enhanced public safety, and outstanding municipal service results.

Commercial Snow Removal Snow removal contractors use Commercial Grade Calcium Chloride for enhanced ice melting, customer satisfaction, and professional snow management. Commercial operators employ calcium chloride for superior performance, cost-effective operations, and customer service providing exceptional commercial results, enhanced operational efficiency, and outstanding customer satisfaction performance.

Food Processing Applications

Food Preservation Food manufacturers utilize Food Grade Calcium Chloride for texture enhancement, preservation, and food quality improvement. Food processing engineers employ calcium chloride for enhanced texture, improved preservation, and quality optimization providing superior food processing, enhanced product quality, and outstanding food manufacturing results.

Canning Operations Canning facilities use Food Grade Calcium Chloride for vegetable firming, texture maintenance, and processing enhancement. Canning specialists employ calcium chloride for improved texture, enhanced quality, and processing optimization providing exceptional canning results, enhanced product quality, and superior food preservation performance.

Cheese Manufacturing Dairy facilities utilize Calcium Chloride for coagulation enhancement, cheese quality, and processing improvement. Cheese makers employ calcium chloride for enhanced coagulation, improved texture, and production optimization providing superior cheese quality, enhanced processing efficiency, and outstanding dairy manufacturing results.

Beverage Processing Beverage manufacturers use Food Grade Calcium Chloride for pH adjustment, mineral fortification, and quality enhancement. Beverage engineers employ calcium chloride for enhanced quality, improved mineral content, and processing optimization providing exceptional beverage results, enhanced nutritional value, and superior product quality performance.

Construction Applications

Concrete Acceleration Construction companies utilize Construction Grade Calcium Chloride for concrete acceleration, cold weather construction, and enhanced curing performance. Construction engineers employ calcium chloride for faster setting, improved strength development, and construction enhancement providing superior concrete performance, enhanced construction efficiency, and outstanding building project results.

Masonry Applications Masonry contractors use specialized Calcium Chloride for mortar enhancement, construction improvement, and building performance. Masonry specialists employ calcium chloride for enhanced workability, improved adhesion, and construction optimization providing exceptional masonry results, enhanced building quality, and superior construction performance.

Road Construction Highway contractors utilize Calcium Chloride for dust suppression, road stabilization, and construction enhancement. Road construction engineers employ calcium chloride for dust control, improved compaction, and construction optimization providing superior road construction, enhanced project efficiency, and outstanding infrastructure development results.

Building Materials Material manufacturers use Industrial Grade Calcium Chloride for additive applications, performance enhancement, and product improvement. Building material engineers employ calcium chloride for enhanced properties, improved performance, and quality optimization providing exceptional building material results, enhanced product quality, and superior construction material performance.

Industrial Applications

Chemical Manufacturing Chemical companies utilize Industrial Grade Calcium Chloride for process enhancement, chemical synthesis, and manufacturing improvement. Chemical engineers employ calcium chloride for reaction enhancement, improved yields, and production optimization providing superior chemical manufacturing, enhanced process efficiency, and outstanding chemical production results.

Oil & Gas Operations Oil companies use specialized Calcium Chloride for drilling fluid weighting, completion fluids, and oilfield applications. Petroleum engineers employ calcium chloride for enhanced drilling, improved well performance, and oilfield optimization providing exceptional oil & gas results, enhanced operational efficiency, and superior drilling performance.

Water Treatment Water treatment facilities utilize Water Treatment Grade Calcium Chloride for hardness adjustment, pH control, and water quality improvement. Water treatment engineers employ calcium chloride for enhanced water quality, improved treatment efficiency, and system optimization providing superior water treatment, enhanced water quality, and outstanding municipal service results.

Desiccant Applications Industrial facilities use Anhydrous Calcium Chloride for moisture control, humidity regulation, and drying applications. Process engineers employ calcium chloride for effective desiccation, improved moisture control, and industrial enhancement providing exceptional desiccant results, enhanced moisture management, and superior industrial processing performance.

Specialized Processing

Refrigeration Systems Refrigeration companies utilize specialized Calcium Chloride for brine solutions, cooling systems, and temperature control. Refrigeration engineers employ calcium chloride for enhanced cooling, improved system efficiency, and temperature optimization providing superior refrigeration performance, enhanced energy efficiency, and outstanding cooling system results.

Agriculture Applications Agricultural operations use Agricultural Grade Calcium Chloride for soil conditioning, crop nutrition, and farming enhancement. Agricultural specialists employ calcium chloride for improved soil structure, enhanced plant growth, and crop optimization providing exceptional agricultural results, enhanced crop yields, and superior farming performance.

Waste Treatment Waste treatment facilities utilize Calcium Chloride for treatment enhancement, odor control, and waste processing improvement. Environmental engineers employ calcium chloride for enhanced treatment efficiency, improved waste management, and environmental optimization providing superior waste treatment, enhanced environmental protection, and outstanding waste management results.

Laboratory Applications Research institutions use Laboratory Grade Calcium Chloride for analytical procedures, research applications, and scientific studies. Laboratory technicians employ calcium chloride for accurate analysis, reliable results, and research enhancement providing exceptional laboratory results, enhanced research quality, and superior analytical performance.

Process Optimization

Application Methods Process engineers utilize Calcium Chloride for optimized application systems, delivery enhancement, and processing improvement. Application specialists employ calcium chloride for efficient delivery, cost optimization, and performance enhancement providing superior application results, enhanced cost efficiency, and outstanding processing optimization.

Quality Control Quality assurance teams use Calcium Chloride systems for performance monitoring, quality assessment, and optimization tracking. Quality specialists employ calcium chloride for continuous improvement, performance evaluation, and quality enhancement providing exceptional monitoring results, enhanced quality control, and superior performance optimization.

Environmental Management Environmental engineers utilize Calcium Chloride for environmental protection, sustainable practices, and responsible operations. Environmental specialists employ calcium chloride for eco-friendly applications, reduced environmental impact, and sustainable processing providing effective environmental protection, enhanced sustainability, and superior environmental performance.

Cost Optimization Operations managers use Calcium Chloride systems for cost control, efficiency improvement, and economic optimization. Cost optimization specialists employ calcium chloride for reduced expenses, enhanced efficiency, and economic enhancement providing exceptional cost results, enhanced economic performance, and superior operational optimization.

Quality Control & Testing

Comprehensive Quality Assurance Every production batch undergoes extensive testing to ensure compliance with calcium chloride standards, industrial requirements, food grade specifications, and international quality standards. Our quality control laboratory employs advanced analytical techniques including ion chromatography, calcium analysis, and comprehensive performance evaluation.

Quality assurance procedures include:

• Calcium chloride content determination using titration methods
• Calcium content analysis using atomic absorption spectroscopy
• Chloride content testing using ion chromatography
• Moisture content measurement using gravimetric methods
• pH measurement using calibrated electrode systems
• Bulk density determination using standard test methods
• Particle size analysis using sieve analysis
• Solubility testing using dissolution rate studies
• Heavy metals analysis using ICP spectroscopy
• Microbiological testing for food grade products
• Thermal stability evaluation using differential scanning calorimetry
• Chemical stability testing using accelerated aging studies
• Performance validation using application-specific tests
• Purity assessment using multiple analytical techniques
• Trace impurity analysis using advanced instrumental methods
• Packaging integrity testing using standard procedures

Storage & Handling Procedures Implement proper storage conditions including controlled humidity environments, protection from moisture contamination, appropriate moisture-resistant packaging materials, segregation from incompatible substances, and comprehensive safety procedures for maintaining Calcium Chloride quality and ensuring safe handling throughout storage and application periods.

Environmental & Regulatory Compliance

Food Safety Standards Food Grade Calcium Chloride complies with FDA regulations, food processing standards, and safety requirements ensuring safe use in food applications with established food safety protocols and comprehensive safety assessments for food manufacturing operations.

Industrial Standards Industrial Grade products adhere to manufacturing regulations, chemical processing standards, and workplace safety requirements ensuring appropriate use in industrial applications with established processing protocols and regulatory compliance for manufacturing operations.

Construction Standards Construction Grade products meet building codes, concrete standards, and construction requirements ensuring proper use in construction applications with established construction protocols and performance standards for building operations.

Environmental Safety Calcium Chloride demonstrates minimal environmental impact with controlled application protocols, responsible usage guidelines, and environmental management procedures ensuring sustainable operations with comprehensive environmental safety measures.

Performance Advantages & Benefits

✔ Premium Desiccant – Superior moisture absorption and hygroscopic performance
✔ Outstanding Deicing – Excellent ice melting power and cold weather effectiveness
✔ Food Grade Quality – Exceptional purity and food processing compatibility
✔ Construction Proven – Superior concrete acceleration and building applications
✔ Multiple Applications – Suitable for industrial, food, construction, and chemical processing
✔ Processing Excellence – Superior chemical properties and industrial compatibility
✔ Quality Consistency – Uniform performance across production batches
✔ Safety Profile – Proven safety and handling characteristics
✔ Environmental Compatibility – Minimal environmental impact and sustainable use
✔ Regulatory Compliance – Approved for food, industrial, and construction applications
✔ Cost Effectiveness – Economic solution with superior performance characteristics
✔ Storage Stability – Good stability under proper storage conditions
✔ Global Availability – Reliable supply chains and worldwide distribution networks
✔ Technical Versatility – Multiple grade options and processing compatibility
✔ Technical Support – Complete application guidance and optimization services

Our Calcium Chloride products represent industry-leading standards in industrial chemical and food processing technology, specifically manufactured for demanding industrial operations, food manufacturing applications, construction projects, and specialized chemical processing requiring exceptional hygroscopic properties, reliable performance, and comprehensive regulatory compliance. We provide complete technical support, application guidance, and performance consultation to ensure optimal results across your specialized industrial, food processing, construction, or chemical applications.

For detailed specifications, technical data sheets, or application-specific recommendations, contact our specialized calcium chloride division. We offer complete support including product selection, application optimization, performance testing, regulatory guidance, quality assurance, and technical assistance to maximize effectiveness in your industrial, food processing, construction, or chemical applications.

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