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Calcium chloride dihydrate

EMPROVE® EXPERT, Ph. Eur., BP, JP, USP

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Synonym(s):

Calcium dichloride

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
CaCl2 · 2H2O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
147.01
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
EC Index Number:
233-140-8

Agency

BP
JP
Ph. Eur.
USP

Quality Level

product line

EMPROVE® EXPERT

form

solid

pH

4.5-8.5 (20 °C, 50 g/L in H2O)

mp

176 °C (dec.) (lit.)

application(s)

liquid formulation
ophthalmics
parenterals
pharma/biopharma processes
pharmaceutical

storage temp.

15-25°C

SMILES string

O.O.Cl[Ca]Cl

InChI

1S/Ca.2ClH.2H2O/h;2*1H;2*1H2/q+2;;;;/p-2

InChI key

LLSDKQJKOVVTOJ-UHFFFAOYSA-L

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General description

Finding the right excipient that matches your needs as well as regulatory demands can be a complicated challenge in formulation. With our application know-how and regulatory expertise, we support you in every step of development, scale-up, and production.
As part of our EMPROVE® Program, our raw materials are offered with extensive documentation facilitating compliance of your pharma and biopharma product, full supply chain transparency and risk mitigation. Our SAFC® portfolio of high-quality products for biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical formulation and production withstands strict quality control procedures and is produced according to applicable cGMP guidelines.

Application

Calcium chloride dihydrate is a mineral salt typically used as buffering agent in pharmaceutical formulations. Beyond, calcium chloride dihydrate is used as a complexing builder, flavor enhancer and stabilizer for food and beverage.
Due to its low microbial and endotoxin limits, Calcium chloride dihydrate Emprove® Expert is especially suitable for high-risk applications.

Legal Information

Emprove is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
SAFC is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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