Calcium Chloride Dihydrate
Extra-pure, food-grade mineral salt (E509) for water remineralization, food, and cosmetic formulations.
Chemical Formula
CaCl₂ ⋅ 2H₂O
Density
1.85 g/mL
Apperance (Form)
White Granulated Crystals
Particle Size
0.5 – 1.5 mm
Calcium Chloride Dihydrate is a highly soluble, extra-pure mineral salt used to restore calcium hardness and improve taste in RO-treated and bottled drinking water. With a minimum calcium content of 27.2% and FCC food-grade purity, it's trusted across water remineralization, food formulation, aquaculture, and cosmetic manufacturing. Supplied as white granulated crystals with consistent particle size and a 4-year shelf life, it's built for reliable dosing at scale.
Nomenclature
Parameters | Specifications |
|---|---|
Chemical Name | Calcium Chloride Dihydrate |
Classification | Extra Pure - Food Grade, E509 [For Water Salts] |
SKU | 90001 |
CAS Number | 10035-04-8 |
EC Number (EINECS) | 233-140-8 |
Chemical Formula | CaCl₂ ⋅ 2H₂O |
Molecular Weight | Weight 147.01 g/mol |
Calcium Content | 27.20g in 100g of CaCl₂ ⋅ 2H₂O |
Shelf Life | 4 Years |
Storage Condition | Dedicated storage room, cool, dry and well-ventilated storage room at 20 - 45°C |
Physical Properties
Parameters | Specifications |
|---|---|
Physical Appearance | White Granulated Crystals |
Particle Size | 0.25 - 1.25 mm |
Density | 1.85 g/mL |
Solubility in Water @ 20°C | Readily soluble in water, maximum 83 Kg/100 liters of water |
Solution Appearance | Colorless, clear when dissolved in clean water |
Sensory Taste | Salty Taste |
Physical-Chemical Properties
Parameters | Specifications |
|---|---|
Assay as CaCl₂ ⋅ 2H₂O | 99 - 107% |
Calcium, Ca | 27.2 % min |
Solubility in Water @ 20°C | 83 % max |
Arsenic, As | 3 ppm max |
Bromide, Br | 4 ppm max |
Fluoride, F | 40 ppm max. |
Iron, Fe | 10 ppm max |
Lead, Pb | 5 ppm max |
Manganese, Mn | 10 ppm max |
Mercury, Hg | 1 ppm max |
pH [1:20] | 4.50 – 8.50 |
Mineral Applications
Bottled Drinking Water Ingredients
RO Water Permeate Remineralizations
Food Ingredients
Aqua Marine Supplements
Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals
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