Synonyms: calcii chloridum, calcium chloride
Species: technical
Chemical formula: CaCl2
Additive to wood preservatives and stone
Flocculants in rubber manufacture
Component of adhesives and cements
Component of cooling solutions and extinguishing mixtures
Finishing agents for cotton fabrics that make them non-flammable
Additive to starch primer pastes
Antifreeze for coal and ores
Anti-dust agent for unpaved roads
Anhydrous calcium chloride is widely used as a drying and dehydrating agent in the production of organic solvents and gases.
Calcium chloride's ability to give off considerable amounts of heat during formation of hydrates has found practical application in removing snow and ice from roads, bridges, railroad switches, etc.
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