Calcium Chloride (CaCl2 ) Uses
- It is used to prevent the ice formation and therefore used in deicing.
- Used in the production of activated charcoal.
- Used as a sterilant for male animals.
- It is used in heating pads and self-heating cans.
- It is used to correct the mineral deficiencies in brewing beer
- Calcium chloride is used as an electrolyte in sports drinks
- In laboratories, the drying tubes are usually packed with calcium chloride.
Health Hazards
- This compound is irritating and needs to be handled with gloves.
- It is relatively safe to handle, but if ingested, it reacts exothermically with water and can cause burning of the mouth or esophagus.
- Calcium chloride is also recommended for the treatment of acute hyperkalemia, hypermagnesemia, and calcium-channel blocker overdose.
