Calcium Chloride
High density, fast dissolution, and reliable moisture control.
Calcium chloride dissolves fast and exothermically, and it holds moisture aggressively — two properties that make it useful in very different settings. In completion brines it builds density well past what sodium chloride can reach; on unpaved roads it pulls moisture from the air to keep dust bound to the surface.
Typical Specifications
What you're buying.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | CaCl₂PER STANDARD |
| Grades available | 77% flake · 94% pellet typicalTYPICAL — CONFIRM |
| Appearance | White flake or pelletTYPICAL — CONFIRM |
| Alkalinity as Ca(OH)₂ | 0.2% maximum typicalTYPICAL — CONFIRM |
| Max brine density achievable | ≈11.6 lb/gal typicalTYPICAL — CONFIRM |
| Total magnesium as MgCl₂ | 0.5% maximum typicalTYPICAL — CONFIRM |
Per standard values are requirements of the cited specification. Typical values reflect commercial norms and should be confirmed against the certificate of analysis for your specific shipment.
Principal Industrial Uses
Where it's used, and why.
Completion & Workover Fluids
Builds clear brine density beyond the reach of NaCl systems, with strong shale inhibition and low formation damage potential.
Dust Control
Hygroscopic surface treatment for unpaved roads, lease roads, and pads — draws atmospheric moisture to keep fines bound down.
De-Icing & Concrete
Effective de-icer well below the practical limit of rock salt, and a set accelerator in cold-weather concrete placement.
Related Minerals
Often ordered alongside Calcium Chloride.
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