Calcium Chloride Anhydrous (Granular) – 500g

Calcium Chloride Anhydrous Granular – 500g is a Laboratory Reagent (LR) grade inorganic compound suitable for routine use in school science laboratories. Supplied in granular form, this anhydrous salt is widely used in chemistry teaching due to its reliable and well‑defined properties.

Calcium chloride anhydrous is highly hygroscopic, making it particularly useful for investigations involving exothermic reactions, hydration, drying agents, and solution chemistry. The granular form is easy to handle and measure, supporting safe and accurate preparation during classroom practicals. The 500g pack size is ideal for repeated experiments across multiple lessons.

This substance is known by several alternative names, including Dowflake, Peladow, Calpus, Caltac, Liquidow, Snowmelt, and Superflake Anhydrous. It is not regulated as a dangerous good for transport, simplifying storage and handling in educational environments when used in accordance with standard laboratory safety procedures.

Key Features

• 500g supply of calcium chloride anhydrous
• Granular form for easy handling and measurement
• Laboratory Reagent (LR) grade
• Highly hygroscopic – ideal for hydration studies
• Suitable for educational laboratory use
• CAS No: 10043‑52‑4
• UN Number: Not regulated

Ideal for School Science Lessons

Suitable for KS3, GCSE, and A Level chemistry lessons, calcium chloride anhydrous is commonly used to support a range of curriculum‑linked experiments. It is ideal for:

• Demonstrating exothermic dissolution
• Investigating hydration and water absorption
• Using as a drying agent in controlled experiments
• Supporting lessons on ionic compounds and salts
• Developing practical skills in weighing, dissolving, and observing reactions

Reliable, versatile, and commonly used in education, Calcium Chloride Anhydrous Granular 500g is a valuable consumable for delivering clear and engaging chemistry practicals in school science departments.