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VWR Calcium chloride dihydrate 97.0-103.0% Ph. Eur.
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Specifications:
| Application | Analytical Chemistry | ||
| Storage Temperature | Ambient | ||
| Product Type | Laboratory Chemical | Forms | Powder |
| Product Brand | VWR | ||
| Product Grade | Analytical grade | Formula | CaCl₂·2H₂O |
Pharmacopoeia-Grade Inorganic Salt for Laboratory and Pharmaceutical Use
VWR® Calcium Chloride Dihydrate is a high-purity analytical reagent conforming to the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.) standards. With an assay range of 97.0–103.0%, it is widely used in buffer preparation, pharmaceutical formulations, analytical testing, and general laboratory applications. Each batch is rigorously tested to ensure compliance with specifications on identity, purity, and elemental impurities.
Key Features
- Ph. Eur. Compliant – Meets European Pharmacopoeia quality specifications
- Assay Range: 97.0–103.0%
- Highly Soluble Inorganic Salt – Ideal for buffer and reagent preparation
- Extensively Tested – Low limits on heavy metals and residual solvents
- Stable Solid Form – Supplied in secure plastic containers for easy handling
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Calcium Chloride Dihydrate |
| CAS Number | 10035-04-8 |
| Formula | CaCl₂·2H₂O |
| Molar Mass | 147.01 g/mol |
| Melting Point | 176 °C |
| Boiling Point | 1600 °C (1013 hPa) |
| Density | 1.85 g/cm³ (20 °C) |
| Appearance | White crystalline solid |
| Assay (Ph. Eur.) | 97.0 – 103.0% |
| Sulfate (SO₄²⁻) | ≤300 ppm |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤10 ppm |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤20 ppm |
| Aluminium (Al) | Passes test |
| Magnesium and Alkali Metals | ≤0.5% |
| Arsenic (As), Cadmium (Cd), Cobalt (Co), Mercury (Hg), Nickel (Ni), Lead (Pb), Vanadium (V) | All ≤ specified ppm |
| Residual Solvents | Passes test |
| Conforms to Ph. Eur. | Yes |
Applications
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing – Ingredient or excipient compliant with Ph. Eur.
- Laboratory Analysis – Reagent for standard solutions and precipitation reactions
- Buffer and Media Preparation – Component in physiological and experimental buffers
- Educational Use – Teaching inorganic chemistry and solution preparation
- Industrial Processing – Hygroscopic agent, desiccant, or electrolyte stabilizer
Ordering Information
| Catalog Number | Pack Size | Packaging Type |
|---|---|---|
| 22322.295 | 1 kg | Plastic bottle (solids) |
| 22322.364 | 5 kg | Plastic bucket |
VWR® Calcium Chloride Dihydrate (97.0–103.0%) Ph. Eur. provides high-quality, pharmacopoeia-grade consistency for regulated and research environments. With low impurity levels and wide usability, it supports analytical, pharmaceutical, and industrial workflows requiring reliable, compliant inorganic salts.
- Pack Size: 1kg 5kg