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Calcium Chloride Technical Grade
Technical
Identity & Composition
- Product Name
- Calcium Chloride Technical Grade
- Alliance Code
- calcium-chloride
- Grade
- Technical
- Concentration
- —
- CAS Number
- 10043-52-4PubChem
- Formula
- CaCl2PubChem
- Molecular Weight
- 110.98PubChem
- Product Type
- pure_substance
- IUPAC Name
- calcium dichloridePubChem
- InChI-Key
- UXVMQQNJUSDDNG-UHFFFAOYSA-LPubChem
- SMILES
- [Ca+2].[Cl-].[Cl-]PubChem
Specifications
| Test | Specification | Typical | Method | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assay (CaCl2) | 94 wt. % min. | 96.0 wt. % | — | Supplier specification |
| Calcium carbonate | 0.25 % max | 0.06 % | — | Supplier specification |
| Calcium hydroxide | 0.2 wt. % max. (active ingredient basis) | 0.04 wt. % | — | Supplier specification |
| Total alkali chlorides (as NaCl) | 6.0 wt. % max. (active ingredient basis) | 1.2 wt. % | — | Supplier specification |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | 0.0050 % max | 0.0002 % | — | Supplier specification |
| Iron | 0.005 % max | 0.0006 % | — | Supplier specification |
| Total magnesium (as MgCl2) | 0.5 wt. % max. (active ingredient basis) | 0.12 wt. % | — | Supplier specification |
| Sulfate | 0.20 % max | 0.03 % | — | Supplier specification |
| Water insolubles | ≤0.15 % | 0.02 % | — | Supplier specification |
| alkalinity | 5 % max | 0.09 % | — | Supplier specification |
| other impurities | 1 % max | 0.15 % | — | Supplier specification |
Specification values are guaranteed limits. Typical values are representative of production lots and are not guaranteed. Lot-specific certificates of analysis ship with every order.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Calcium chloride is a white to off-white solid. Sinks and mixes with water. (USCG, 1999) | Published reference |
| Form | Solid | Published reference |
| Odor | ODORLESS | Published reference |
| pH | 7 - 10 | Supplier specification |
| Density | 52 - 58 LB/FT3 | Supplier specification |
| Boiling Point | 1935 °C | Published reference |
| Melting Point | 782 °C | Published reference |
| Flash Point | Not applicable | Published reference |
| Solubility (water) | 0.745 g/mL (at 20 °C) | Published reference |
Materials of Construction
| Material | Rating | Max T (°C) | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Buna-N (NBR) elastomer | Good | 60 | Acceptable | Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility |
EPDM elastomer | Excellent | 100 | Standard for brine gaskets. | Parker O-ring Chemical Compatibility |
Viton (FKM) elastomer | Excellent | 100 | Preferred elastomer | Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility |
Borosilicate Glass glass ceramic | Excellent | 100 | Universally inert to salt solutions. | Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility |
Concrete (sealed) glass ceramic | Good | — | Acceptable with epoxy coating | Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility |
304 stainless steel metal | Fair | 25 | Pitting in chloride-rich service | Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility |
316L Stainless Steel metal | Good | 60 | Watch for chloride pitting above 60 °C in chloride salts. | NACE Chloride Pitting Guidelines |
Aluminium metal | Poor | — | Pitting; not recommended for brine | Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility |
Carbon steel metal | Poor | — | Rapid rust in brine | Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility |
FRP thermoplastic | Excellent | 60 | Common bulk-storage | Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility |
HDPE thermoplastic | Excellent | 60 | Universal salt brine compatibility. | Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility |
PP thermoplastic | Excellent | 80 | Acceptable for hot brine | Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility |
PVC thermoplastic | Excellent | 60 | Standard for brine piping. | Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility |
Ratings reflect the service envelope (concentration × temperature) shown. Always confirm against your specific duty cycle and contact-time before equipment selection. The most cautious rating across overlapping references is shown.
Materials Selection Tool
Showing 13 of 13 materials compatible at the selected envelope.
| Material | Rating | Max T (°C) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Buna-N (NBR) elastomer | Good | 60 | Acceptable |
EPDM elastomer | Excellent | 100 | Standard for brine gaskets. |
Viton (FKM) elastomer | Excellent | 100 | Preferred elastomer |
Borosilicate Glass glass ceramic | Excellent | 100 | Universally inert to salt solutions. |
Concrete (sealed) glass ceramic | Good | — | Acceptable with epoxy coating |
304 stainless steel metal | Fair | 25 | Pitting in chloride-rich service |
316L Stainless Steel metal | Good | 60 | Watch for chloride pitting above 60 °C in chloride salts. |
Aluminium metal | Poor | — | Pitting; not recommended for brine |
Carbon steel metal | Poor | — | Rapid rust in brine |
FRP thermoplastic | Excellent | 60 | Common bulk-storage |
HDPE thermoplastic | Excellent | 60 | Universal salt brine compatibility. |
PP thermoplastic | Excellent | 80 | Acceptable for hot brine |
PVC thermoplastic | Excellent | 60 | Standard for brine piping. |
Regulatory & Transport
DOT / 49 CFR
- UN Number
- Not regulatedAdjudicated
- Hazard Class
- Not regulatedAdjudicated
- Packing Group
- Not regulatedAdjudicated
- Proper Shipping Name
- Not regulatedAdjudicated
GHS / OSHA HazCom 2012
- Signal Word
- WarningAdjudicated
- H-Codes (Hazard Statements)
- H319Adjudicated
- P-Codes (Precautionary Statements)
- P264, P280, P305+P351+P338, P337+P313Adjudicated
Occupational Exposure Limits
- OSHA PEL (29 CFR 1910.1000)
- —no canonical
- ACGIH TLV
- —no canonical
- NIOSH REL
- —no canonical
- NIOSH IDLH
- —no canonical
Regional Classifications
- EC Number (EU EINECS)
- 233-140-8Web SDS consensus
- REACH SVHC
- Not listedWeb SDS consensus
- California Prop 65
- Not listedWeb SDS consensus
- WGK Water Hazard (DE)
- 1Web SDS consensus
- TDG Classification (Canada)
- not regulatedWeb SDS consensus
Transport descriptions reflect 49 CFR 172.101 lookup at time of publication. Sourced data: ECHA CLP Annex VI for harmonised classifications, NIOSH Pocket Guide for REL/IDLH, OSHA Z-Tables for PEL. Always verify against the latest regulatory text before shipment-critical decisions.
Health & Fire Hazard
NFPA 704
- Health:1Web SDS consensus
- Fire:0Web SDS consensus
- Reactivity:0Web SDS consensus
- Specific: —
HMIS III
Acute Toxicology
- LD₅₀ Oral (rat)
- 1000 mg/kgWeb SDS consensus
- LD₅₀ Dermal (rabbit)
- 2630 mg/kgWeb SDS consensus
NFPA 704 ratings 0 (no hazard) – 4 (severe hazard) per NFPA 704 standard. HMIS III ratings 0 – 4 per the American Coatings Association. Acute toxicology values from SDS Section 11 or NIOSH RTECS.
Supplier Qualification Packet
One zipped download containing the TDS, SDS, latest lot COA (when available), and a fresh Letter of Continuing Guaranty for Calcium Chloride Technical Grade. Every file included is SHA-256 hashed and listed in a manifest your QA team can audit.
Catalog EquivalentsCross-reference vs major chemical suppliers
Sigma-Aldrich
| SKU | Grade | Conc. | Match | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1016 | Anhydrous, powder, ≥97% | ≥97% | Close | Sigma anhydrous powder; confirm Alliance grade variant. |
ThermoFisher
| SKU | Grade | Conc. | Match | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC219340010 | Anhydrous | ≥96% | Close | Acros / Thermo anhydrous calcium chloride. |
Cross-references are informational. Confirm against the manufacturer's current specification before substitution. Competitor trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Application Guidance
Calcium Chloride Technical Grade (Technical) is supplied across multiple grades. Grade selection drives the appropriate end-use — food/pharma, technical, or specialty.
- Brine production and de-icing
- Concrete and construction (set acceleration, dust control)
- Food and beverage applications (food-grade only)
- Oilfield and drilling fluid additive
- Chemical manufacturing precursor
Often hygroscopic — store in sealed containers, control humidity. Hydrate form (anhydrous vs di/hexa-hydrate) affects mass-equivalent dosing.
Storage & Handling
- Recommended Storage
- Store so as to protect the product from moisture contact.techdata.level7chemical.com
- Handling Precautions
- Standard chemical PPE — dust mask and goggles for handling of fine grades. Avoid generating airborne dust.Class-level guidance — not product-specific; the SDS controls.
- Incompatibilities
- moisturetechdata.level7chemical.com
- Shelf Life
- 36 monthstechdata.level7chemical.comProperly stored to protect from moisture contact (packaged product)
For full hazard, PPE, and emergency response guidance, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product. The SDS controls in all cases where guidance differs.
Packaging & Logistics
Shipping Description (US DOT)
Not regulated for transport.
Confirm against shipping documents and carrier requirements before tender.
Revision History
Last reviewed 2026-07-17 by Andre Taki, DOT Hazmat Specialist.
| Version | Date | Change | Trigger |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 2026-07-17 | Canonical data re-verified: 27 fields updated against independent vendor SDSs, CLP Annex VI, 49 CFR, and OSHA HazCom 2024 (GHS classification, hazard/precautionary codes, signal word, physical properties as applicable).
| canonical_change |
| 1.0 | 2026-05-20 | Initial URL-first TDS published from canonical chemistry registry. | initial |
This Technical Data Sheet is provided for technical reference. The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) controls in all cases where guidance differs. Values reflect Alliance Chemical canonical data at time of generation; subsequent revisions are recorded in the Revision History above.