Calcium Chloride
Calcium Chloride (CaCl2) is an inorganic salt appearing as a white crystalline powder or flakes. It is highly soluble in water and hygroscopic, meaning it absorbs moisture from the air.
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Calcium Chloride — Specifications, Uses & Availability
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About Calcium Chloride
Calcium Chloride (CaCl2) is an inorganic salt appearing as a white crystalline powder or flakes. It is highly soluble in water and hygroscopic, meaning it absorbs moisture from the air. Industrial-grade Calcium Chloride is typically supplied with a purity level verified by batch-specific Certificates of Analysis. Customers should note that it can generate heat when dissolved in water, necessitating careful handling during mixing processes. It is incompatible with strongly oxidizing agents and should be stored accordingly. The standard industrial concentration supplied is approximately 94-98% purity, suitable for direct application or further formulation. Dosages vary by application, for example, 2-4% concentration in brine for refrigeration or 1-3% in concrete admixtures to accelerate setting time. Users should review application-specific use rates to optimize performance and safety when ordering.
Why Calcium Chloride Matters
Calcium Chloride addresses critical operational challenges across multiple sectors by modifying physical and chemical properties within industrial processes. In water treatment, it controls hardness and prevents scale buildup that can damage costly equipment. In construction, it accelerates concrete curing, reducing project timelines and labor costs. Additionally, it serves as an effective dust suppressant on unpaved roads, limiting airborne particulates that degrade air quality and vehicular safety. These application-specific functionalities enhance process efficiency, equipment longevity, and environmental compliance, making Calcium Chloride a vital component in industrial supply chains.
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Industries Served
Calcium Chloride is supplied by Finstar to industrial buyers across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Read our chemical safety guides for handling best practices.
Delivery Coverage Across Kenya’s Counties
Finstar is a leading supplier of industrial chemicals across Kenya’s counties. Calcium Chloride is dispatched from our Nairobi Industrial Area warehouse to businesses nationwide — including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru counties — plus cross-border delivery to Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Towns we regularly supply include:
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