Basic information about this product
Detailed information about the product
| Physical state at 20 °C | Solid | Colour | White powder | ||||
| Odour | Odorless | pH value | 5 - 8 | ||||
| Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] | 176 °C | Initial boiling point [°C] | > 1600°C | ||||
| Vapour pressure [20°C] | 0.01 hPa at 20 °C | Density [g/cm3] | 1.85 | ||||
| Solubility in water [% weight] | 147 g/l at 20 °C - completely soluble | ||||||
| Appearance | White hygroscopic crystalline powder | Assay (as CaCl2.2H2O) | 97.0 - 103.0% |
| Identity (as per IP, BP) | Passes test | Solubility | Freely soluble in water, soluble in ethanol 96% |
| Appearance of solution | Passes test | Acidity or alkalinity | Passes IP, BP test |
| Arsenic (As) | Max 0.0003% | Aluminium and phosphate (Al, PO4) | Passes test |
| Sulphate (SO4) | Max 0.03% | Barium (Ba) | Passes test |
| Iron (Fe) | Max 0.001% | Heavy metal (as Pb) | Max 0.002% |
| Magnesium and alkali earth metals | Max 0.5% |
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Symbol: GHS07
Signal Word: Warning
Hazardous Statement: H319
Precaution Statement: P305 + P351 + P338