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Calcium Formate

CAS No.
No.544-17-2
Synonyms
7Losantin, hypochlorous acid, calcium salt, BK powder, Hy-Chlor, chlorinated lime, lime chloride, chloride of lime, calcium oxychloride
Certificates
BPR certification, NSF certification

Calcium formate is an organic chemical with the molecular formula C2H2O4Ca. It is widely applied as a feed additive for various animals. It has acidifying, anti-mold and anti-bacterial properties. It is further utilized as a concrete and mortar adding agent, tanning of leather or as an industrial antiseptic.

Properties Application Structural Identifiers Specification Packing FAQ

Properties

Physical State: Granular or tablet

Melting Point: 100°C

Color: Grey or White

pH: ~11.6 (1% aq. soln.)

Fieser: 11.107

Merck Index: 15.1676

Grades: Industrial Grade & Drinking Grade

Groups: Chemical Synthesis, Swimming Pool Chemicals, Water Treatment & Pool Chemicals, Oxidizer

Markets: Industrial Grade & Drinking Grade

Benefits: Bleaching, sterilizing, disinfecting properties, Versatility

Application

Disinfectant and fungicide

Calcium hypochlorite dissolves in water and releases HCIO hypochlorite, which acts on the protein of pathogen, denaturing the protein and causing death. At the same time, hypochlorous acid is stable, easy to decompose into atomic oxygen, atomic oxygen has strong oxidation, can oxidize pathogen proteins and kill pathogens; Hypochlorous acid can also decompose and release chlorine gas (CI), which directly acts on the protein of bacteria, denaturating the protein and killing it. In addition, the calcium chloride solution in calcium hypochlorite solution is strongly alkaline, which can dissolve the viral protein shell, which is conducive to the release of viral particles and death. Calcium hypochlorite disinfects a wide range of objects, and has a killing effect on viruses, bacteria, fungi and microparticle

Mainly used for drinking water, swimming pool water, Aquaculture industry, waste water, household, public sanitization in hospitals, schools disinfection and sterilization.

Disinfectant and fungicide

Mainly used for drinking water, swimming pool water, Aquaculture industry, waste water, household, public sanitization in hospitals, schools disinfection and sterilization.

Structural Identifiers

Linear Formula: Ca(ClO)2

CAS No.: 7778-54-3

MDL Number: MFCD00010900

EINECS No.: 231-908-7

Beilstein/Reaxys No.: N/A

Pubchem CID: 24504

IUPAC Name: calcium; dihypochlorite

SMILES: [O-]Cl.[O-]Cl.[Ca+2]

InChI Identifier: InChI=1S/Ca.2ClO/c;2*1-2/q+2;2*-1

InChI Key: ZKQDCIXGCQPQNV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

ChEBI: CHEBI:24757

UN NO.: UN 1748

Calcium Hypochlorite Synonyms: Losantin, hypochlorous acid, calcium salt, BK powder, Hy-Chlor, chlorinated lime, lime chloride, chloride of lime, calcium oxychloride, HTH, mildew remover X-14, perchloron, and pittchlor.

FAQ

Why does it need to be sealed and stored in a dark place during storage?

Because the bleaching powder essence is mainly Ca(ClO)2, CaCl2, the useful ingredient is Ca(ClO)2, and the active ingredient is HCLO

If it is not sealed, Ca(ClO)2+H2O+CO2→CaCO3+2HClO 2HClO→2HCl+O2 ↑

Keep it in the dark because HCLO will decompose when exposed to light 2HClO→2HCl+O2 ↑

Why does it need to be sealed and stored in a dark place during storage?

Because the bleaching powder essence is mainly Ca(ClO)2, CaCl2, the useful ingredient is Ca(ClO)2, and the active ingredient is HCLO

If it is not sealed, Ca(ClO)2+H2O+CO2→CaCO3+2HClO 2HClO→2HCl+O2 ↑

Keep it in the dark because HCLO will decompose when exposed to light 2HClO→2HCl+O2 ↑

Specification

Calcium formate Tech Grade
Items	Unit	Lower Limit	Upper Limit
Appearance	White crystallized powder, a little bit yellow
Purity	%	98
Moisture	%		0.5
Ca	%	30.1
pH		6.0	7.5

Calcium formate Feed Grade
Items	Unit	Lower Limit	Upper Limit
Appearance	White crystallized powder, a little bit yellow
Purity	%	98
Moisture	%		0.5
Ca	%	30.1
pH		6.0	7.5
Heavy metal as Pb	%		0.002
Arsenic	%		0.002
Insoluble matter in water	%		0.5

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Items	Unit	65%	70%
Appearance		White or light-grey granular
Available chlorine	%	≥65.0	≥70.0
Size (12-50 mesh)	%	≥90	≥90
Size (on 10 mesh)	%	≤0.5	≤0.5
Size (below 100 mesh)	%	≤3.0	≤3.0

Items	Unit	65%	70%
Appearance		White or light-grey granular
Available chlorine	%	≥65.0	≥70.0
MOISTURE	%	5.5-10	5.5-10