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Calcium chloride hydrate, Puratronic™, 99.9965% (metals basis)
Description
It is used as a food additive, as an electrolyte, it is used as a buffer in pools, an additive in plastics and in fire extinguishers. It is used as a fabric softener, dust control on roads. Calcium chloride is a soluble compound that can serve as a source of calcium ions in a solution. Calcium plays important roles in many biological processes, including signal transduction, muscle contraction, maintenance of cell membranes and cell wall stability.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Physical Form | Crystalline Aggregates |
| Quantity | 250 g |
| Merck Index | 14,1659 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water (5360mg/ml at 20°C),and alcohol. |
| Formula Weight | 110.99 (Anhydrous) |
| Percent Purity | 99.9965% |
| Grade | Puratronic™ |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Density | 1.71 g/mL |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H319 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H319 Causes serious eye irritation. |
| Precautionary Statement | P264b-P280i-P305+P351+P338 |
| EINECSNumber | 607-129-7 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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