Calcium bromide hydrate, 95%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Calcium bromide hydrate is used as freezing mixtures, food preservatives and photography. Its aqueous solution is used in drilling fluids and fire retardants.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 71626-99-8
• Molecular Formula: Br2Ca
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 199.89
• MDL Number: MFCD00149608
• InChI Key: WGEFECGEFUFIQW-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• IUPAC Name: calcium dibromide
• SMILES: [Ca++].[Br-].[Br-]

• Color: White
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 500 g
• Assay Percent Range: 95.0%
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 199.90 (Anhydrous)
• Odor: Odorless
• Appearance: White powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Calcium bromide hydrate

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Calcium bromide hydrate

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H318-Causes serious eye damage.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Calcium bromide, hydrate

RUO – Research Use Only