CAS #: 10043-52-4, Calcium Chloride (CaCl₂) is an ionic compound composed of chlorine and calcium. It is in white flakes at room temperature and is highly soluble in water, and hence it is hygroscopic in nature. Calcium Chloride has various applications such as dust control and road base stabilization, ice and snow removal, a clear brine fluid in the oilfield drilling, an accelerator for concrete and a brining agent for foods.