Chemical Formula: CaCl₂·2H₂O
Physical Appearance: White crystalline solid or flakes; odorless; less hygroscopic than the anhydrous form. Highly soluble in water with exothermic dissolution.
Applications: Used in de-icing and dust control, as a cement accelerator, and in refrigeration brines. Also used in animal feed and food industries as a calcium source, and in laboratory and pharmaceutical applications requiring controlled hydration.