Description
CALCIUM CHLORIDE DIHYDRATE is a compound with the chemical formula CaCl2·2H2O. It is a white, crystalline solid that is highly soluble in water. CALCIUM CHLORIDE DIHYDRATE is commonly used as a desiccant to absorb moisture, as a de-icing agent to melt snow and ice on roads, and as a brine for refrigeration plants and ice rinks. It is also used in the food industry as a firming agent and in the production of cheese. The “dihydrate” designation indicates that the compound contains two molecules of water per molecule of calcium chloride.