Calcium Chloride 77% Flakes

Calcium Chloride 77% Flakes for Drying and Industry

Calcium Chloride is a salt that strongly attracts and holds water. Calcium chloride is therefore used as a drying agent, a brine for drilling and refrigeration, and a dust suppressant. It also releases heat as it dissolves.

We stock technical grade Calcium Chloride 77% in solid flake form under the YSHC brand, made by YSHC Company Limited in Tianjin, China. The label lists CaCl₂ and NaCl as ingredients and drying agent as the usage. It comes in 25 kg bags with a two-year shelf life. Wisdo Merchants Chemical Division delivers it across Kenya and East Africa from Industrial Area, Nairobi.

Features and Benefits of Calcium Chloride

• Strong desiccant: Absorbs moisture from air and gases.
• Dense brines: Makes heavy, clear brines for drilling and completion fluids.
• Dust control: Keeps unpaved roads and yards damp.
• Freezing point depression: Melts ice at lower temperatures than common salt.
• Easy to handle flakes: Flake form dissolves quickly.

Technical Specifications

Property	Value
Chemical formula	CaCl2
CAS number	10043-52-4
EC number	233-140-8
HS code	2827.20
Content	77% (model 77%)
Ingredients (label)	CaCl2, NaCl
Grade	Technical grade
Form	Solid flakes
Solubility	Very soluble in water, with heat release
Brand	YSHC
Manufacturer	YSHC Company Limited, Tianjin, China
Packaging	25 kg bag
Shelf life	2 years from manufacture

A batch Certificate of Analysis (COA) is available on request.

Applications of Calcium Chloride

Drying Agent

Industries use it to dry gases and to absorb moisture in storage areas, shipping containers and packaging. The label names this as its main usage.

Oil and Gas Drilling

Drilling crews use calcium chloride brines as completion and workover fluids, and in oil-based mud systems. Browse our mining, oil and gas chemicals.

Construction, Roads and Other Uses

It accelerates the setting of plain concrete in cold weather, but never use it in reinforced concrete because chlorides corrode steel. It also controls dust on unpaved roads. See our construction chemicals and adhesives.

Safety and Handling

• Eye irritation: It causes serious eye irritation. In case of eye contact, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice, as the label instructs.
• Heat release: It gets hot when dissolved. Add it slowly to water.
• Protective equipment: Wear protective equipment and work in a well-ventilated area.
• Corrosion: Solutions corrode steel and aluminium.

Always read the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Storage and Shelf Life

Store bags in a well-ventilated place and keep the container tightly closed, as the label instructs. Calcium chloride absorbs moisture rapidly and can turn liquid if left open. Use it within two years of manufacture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 77% mean?
It refers to the calcium chloride content of the flakes, with the balance mostly water of crystallisation.

Can I use it in reinforced concrete?
No. Chlorides cause steel reinforcement to corrode.

Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes. We deliver across East Africa and confirm freight and timelines with your quotation.

Order Calcium Chloride from Wisdo Merchants

Reliable desiccant and brine supply for your operations. Wisdo Merchants Chemical Division delivers from Industrial Area, Nairobi.

Delivery: Same-day delivery within Nairobi upon order confirmation, subject to stock availability. We also deliver across East Africa, and we confirm freight and timelines with your quotation.

Request your quotation today:

• Call or WhatsApp: +254 795 938305
• Email: sales@wisdomerchants.com
• Visit: Dar es Salaam Road, Off Enterprise Road, Industrial Area, Nairobi
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