Calcium Chloride (E509) is an inorganic chemical compound from the group of chlorides, a salt of hydrochloric acid and calcium. It appears on food labels under the symbol E509, but its versatile properties are used in various industry branches.
Calcium Chloride is obtained as a by-product in the production of sodium carbonate by the solvaying process. It is a highly hygroscopic substance. The raw material of Calcium Chloride occurs in the form of irregular granules with dust.
| Physical Characteristics | Value |
|---|---|
| Calcium chloride content | Min. 77% |
| Calcium chloride content as CaCl2.2H2O | Min. 102% |
| Alkalinity expressed as calcium hydroxide | Max. 0.3% |
| Alkaline and magnesium salts content | Max. 4% |
| Acid insoluble substances content | Max. 0.02% |
| Acid insoluble particle size (corresponding to 1 kg of sample) | Max. 2mm |
| Sulfates (SO4) content | Max. 0.05% |
| Iron content (Fe) | Max. 10mg/kg |
| Arsenic content (As) | Max. 3mg/kg |
| Mercury content (Hg) | Max. 1mg/kg |
| Lead content (Pb) | Max. 2mg/kg |
| Fluoride content (F-) | Max. 0.004% |
