DESCRIPTION
This is a 500 g bottle of anhydrous calcium chloride - meaning these calcium chloride pellets/granules have no water in them. It is the 4-20 mesh granular form, it's useful as a desiccant (a drying agent) and de-icer (ice-melting agent), and it is not food grade (though food-grade versions can be used for cheese making).
Observe calcium chloride's unique light spectrum with our Spectroscope Analysis Kit, and find these calcium chloride granules' chemical formula, density, shelf life, hazard statements, and more below!
| Formula | CaCl2 |
| Formula Weight | 110.986 |
| Molecular Weight | 147.02 |
| Melting Point | 772°C (1422°F) |
| Boiling Point | Information Unavailable |
| Form | Granular |
| Density | 2.15 g/cm³ |
| CAS # | CAS # 10043-52-4 |
| DOT Classification | Non-Regulated |
| Storage Code | Green |
| Shelf Life | 12 months |
| Alternate Name | Ice bite |
| Common Uses | Drying agent, ice melter, dust control agent, other types used in cheesemaking (though this version is not food grade) |
Looking for a smaller quantity? Check out our 100 g bottle of calcium chloride in granular form!
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