7774-34-7

Basic information

• Product Name: Calcium chloride hexahydrate
• Synonyms: Calcium dichloride hexahydrate
• CAS NO: 7774-34-7
• Molecular Formula: CaCl2H12O6
• Molecular Weight: 219.07568
• EINECS: 233-140-8
• Mol File: 7774-34-7.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 30℃
• Boiling Point: 100 °C at 760 mmHg
• Appearance: solid
• Density: 1.71 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• Water Solubility: 5360 g/L (20℃)
• CAS DataBase Reference: Calcium chloride hexahydrate(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Calcium chloride hexahydrate(7774-34-7)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Calcium chloride hexahydrate(7774-34-7)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: Xi:Irritant
• Statements: R36:
• Safety Statements: S22:; S24:
• Hazardous Substances Data: 7774-34-7(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Calcium chloride hexahyrate is a chemical compound with the formula CaCl2·6H2O. This highly soluble in water compound belongs to the category of inorganic salts and is recognized for its various applications. It serves as a laboratory reagent and a multi-purpose drying agent due to its hygroscopic nature, where it absorbs moisture from the air. Additionally, it is used in the food industry as a firming agent, in medicine to treat hypocalcemia, in the cooling industry as a refrigerant, and in construction to control the dust on roads. However, direct exposure or excessive consumption can lead to health problems including burns, ulcers, or gastrointestinal issues.

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