Liquid Calcium Chloride (E509)

General Information

Trade Name	LIQUID CALCIUM CHLORIDE
Chemical Name	EC: Calcium Chloride (E509) FCC: Calcium Chloride (INS 509)
Chemical Formula	CaCl₂
Chemical Class	Inorganic Salt
Molecular Weight	CaCl₂ (110 g) + H₂O (18 g)
Appearance / Color	Colorless, odorless liquid
Packaging	1.300 kg IBC tank
Country of Origin	Turkey

Chemical Specifications

Purity (as CaCl₂)	Min. 38%
pH (10% aqueous solution)	Min. 8,0 – Max. 9,0
Solubility	Soluble in water and ethanol
Magnesium + Alkali Salts	Max. 5,0%
Fluoride (F)	Max. 40 ppm
Arsenic (As)	Max. 3,0 ppm
Lead (Pb)	Max. 2,0 ppm
Mercury (Hg)	Max. 1,0 ppm
Total Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Max. 10 ppm

Microbiological Criteria

Inorganic salts do not support microbial growth. Due to the low water activity and appropriate processing conditions, the product does not present a microbiological risk.

Intended Use

Food processing: firming agent and processing aid.
Cheese production: improves curd formation and calcium balance in milk.
Canned fruits and vegetables: firming agent to maintain texture.
Pickles and vegetable products: texture improvement and firmness control.
Beverages and brewing applications: mineral adjustment and calcium source.
Industrial applications: moisture control, dust suppression, de-icing and brine preparation.
Water treatment: calcium source and process conditioning agent.

Additional Information

Shelf Life: 1 year from the date of manufacture.
Applicable Standards: Turkish Food Codex (TGK), Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Food Chemicals Codex (FCC), where applicable.
Legal Requirements: Product name, ingredients, quantity, company name, registration number, batch number, recommended consumption date or expiry date.
Storage Conditions: Store in a dry place away from moisture.
Transportation Conditions: Transport vehicles (truck, railcar, container, etc.) must be clean, dry, and covered with a tarpaulin during transportation.