Calcium Chloride

Calcium chloride is an inorganic, white crystalline salts which is highly soluble in water.

Calcium Chloride is widely used as a non-sodium chloride de-icer creating a brine solution.

Calcium Chloride liquor is also often used as an additive in refrigeration units and as a refrigerating brine in ice rinks.

In agriculture, calcium chloride offers a source of calcium and chloride for crops as well as being used to reduce sodium levels in soil. It is also added to animal feed mixes to allow proper absorption of calcium.

In the food and drink industry, calcium chloride is commonly used in the brewing process of beer to correct mineral deficiencies in water, correct the pH balance and provide the correct level of calcium ions for enzyme function, kettle protein and yeast metabolism. It is also used in the manufacture of cheese products to restore calcium levels and increase acidity levels.

Other industries that use calcium chloride are water treatment, oil field and construction materials (ready mix cement).