Calcium chlorite

Base Information

• Chemical Name: Calcium chlorite
• CAS No.: 14674-72-7
• Molecular Formula: Ca. 2 Cl H O2
• Molecular Weight: 174.98
• Mol file: 14674-72-7.mol

Synonyms:Calciumchlorite (6CI,7CI)

Chemical Property of Calcium chlorite

Chemical Property:

• PSA: 80.26000
• Density: 2.710
• LogP: 0.90380
• Water Solubility.: decomposed by H2O [HAW93]

Purity/Quality:

98%, ^*data from raw suppliers

CALCIUM CHLORITE 95.00% ^*data from reagent suppliers

Safty Information:

• Pictogram(s): Strong oxidizer, fire risk in contact with organic materials.
• Hazard Codes: Strong oxidizer, fire risk in contact with organic materials.

MSDS Files:

SDS file from LookChem

Useful:

• Description: Calcium chlorite is an oxysalt with a molecular formula of Ca(ClO2)2. It is a white, crystalline material that is soluble in water. It is a strong oxidizer and a fire risk in contact with organic materials. The four-digit UN identification number is 1453. Hypochlorites have two less oxygen atoms than the base-state compounds. They can cause combustion in high concentrations when in contact with organic materials. When heated or in contact with water, they can give off oxygen gas. At ordinary temperatures, they can give off chlorine and oxygen when in contact with moisture and acids. They are commonly used as bleaches and swimming pool disinfectants.
• Physical properties: Calcium chlorite, Ca(ClO2)2, has the molecular weight of 174.98 g/mol. Its density is 2.71 g/cm3. Its CAS number is 14674-72-7. Calcium chlorite can be prepared by reaction of chlorous acid with calcium carbonate: CaCO3 (solid)＋ 2HClO2 (aq)→Ca(ClO2)2·6H2O It is a white granular solid and if formed in solution, crystallizes as the hexahydrate. Calcium hypochlorite, hydrated, is a white granular solid having an odor of chlorine. It is noncombustible and accelerates the burning of combustible materials. It is decomposed by water with evolution of chlorine gas and heat. Prolonged exposure to fire or heat may result in an explosion. It is decomposed by water to form calcium hydroxide and chlorine dioxide, an explosive oxidizing gas: Ca(ClO2)2＋H2O→Ca(OH)2＋ 2ClO2 Calcium chlorite is a strong oxidizing agent. It ignites on contact with potassium thiocyanate and reaction with chlorine yields explosive chlorine dioxide gas. Reaction with ammonia produces ammonium chlorite, which is shock sensitive and explodes. If mixed with finely divided metallic or organic substances, the combination is highly flammable and may be ignited by friction. Currently, no manufacturer is registered for the product CALCIUM CHLORITE. There is a paucity of data concerning the physical properties of this salt and they are not easily accessible.