Product Category: Mining Chemicals / Industrial Salts / Oil & Gas Chemicals
Chemical Name: Calcium Chloride
Product Form: Flakes
CAS Number: 10043-52-4
Chemical Formula: CaCl₂
Concentration: Minimum 77% CaCl₂
Appearance: White to off-white flakes
Product Overview
Calcium Chloride Flakes 77% are a highly soluble, hygroscopic industrial salt widely used in mining, oil and gas, dust suppression, water treatment, de-icing and moisture-control applications.
Calcium Chloride dissolves exothermically in water, making it useful where rapid dissolution and concentrated brine preparation are required.
Typical Technical Specification
| Property | Typical Reference |
| SKU | MCS-C1 |
| Calcium Chloride | ≥77% |
| Appearance | White to off-white flakes |
| Magnesium Chloride | Typical ≤0.5% |
| Water Insolubles | Typical ≤0.2% |
| Calcium Hydroxide | Typical ≤0.35% |
| Calcium Sulphate | Typical ≤0.2% |
| Solubility | Highly soluble in water |
| CAS Number | 10043-52-4 |
Representative commercial 77% flake specifications confirm a minimum CaCl₂ concentration around 77%, with exact impurity limits varying by manufacturer.
Applications
- Mining and mineral processing
- Dust suppression on mine and haul roads
- Oilfield drilling and completion fluids
- Brine preparation
- Industrial water treatment
- Moisture absorption
- Concrete applications
- De-icing
- Refrigeration brines
- Chemical processing
Key Benefits
- Highly soluble
- Rapid brine preparation
- Hygroscopic and moisture-absorbing
- Effective dust suppressant
- Suitable for demanding industrial environments
Packaging
Typically supplied in moisture-resistant industrial bags or bulk bags. Specific pack sizes are subject to stock and customer requirements.
Storage
Calcium Chloride readily absorbs atmospheric moisture. Store tightly sealed in a dry location and protect opened bags from humidity.
