BRINERS GRADE CALCIUM CHLORIDE Granular Calcium Chloride Product Data Sheet General Description TETRA Chemicals' briners grade calcium chloride is a white, odorless, high-quality granular calcium chloride with 94-97% CaCl2 by weight. This product is an appropriate choice for FDA approved processing applications. Applications TETRA briners grade calcium chloride is used by canners and processors during the post-harvest treatment of fruits and vegetables to increase firmness and prevent breakup during processing and cooking. Uses of briners grade calcium chloride include: * Pickles - To reduce softening during fermentation, fresh cucumbers are placed in a tank containing a solution of .5% calcium chloride and 7.0% sodium chloride. * Apples - Immersing apples in a 3.0 - 8.0% calcium chloride solution reduces cork spotting and bitter-pit problems. * Cherries - Brining sweet cherries in a 2.5 - 4.0% solution of calcium chloride preserves their firmness. * Olives - Black Ripe and Greek olives are brined in a solution containing 0.5 - 1.0% calcium chloride to maintain their firmness. Chemical Properties Color.......................White Odor........................Odorless Chemical Formula............CaCl2 Concentration...............Typically 94 - 97% by weight calcium chloride Bulk Density................Approximately 55 pounds per cubic foot pH..........................7.0 to 10.0 Typical Analysis (impurities on a 100% basis) Calcium Chloride Not less than 94% Magnesium and Alkali Salts Less than 2% Arsenic Not more than 3 ppm Fluoride Not more than 40 ppm Heavy Metals (as lead) Not more than 20 ppm Lead Not more than 10 ppm Typical Screen Analysis Screen Number: 4 (4.76 mm).......100% passing 16 (2.38 mm)......80-100% passing 40 (0.42 mm)......0-5% passing Packaging TETRA Chemicals' briners grade calcium chloride is packaged in 50 lb. (22.7 kg) plastic bags at TETRA's ISO 9002 registered plant in Westlake (Lake Charles), Louisiana. Safety and Handling Protective clothing, rubber gloves, and a face shield or safety goggles are recommended. Rubber safety boots should also be worn in work areas since concentrated solutions of calcium chloride can damage leather. Consult local regulatory authorities for proper disposal of calcium chloride wastes. Always use cool water (less than 80°F of 27°C) when making calcium chloride solutions. Calcium chloride has a high heat of solution. Contact your TETRA representative for a copy of the Material Safety Data Sheet. Technical Support TETRA briners grade calcium chloride product supported by technical assistance from personnel with extensive product knowledge and experience. Chemical engineers, chemists and lab technicians are on hand to provide customer support in areas such as process validation, development and engineering. Twenty-four hour technical assistance is also available by calling: (800) 327-7817. Web Site http://www.tetratec.com The above data are based on tests and experience which TETRA Chemicals believes reliable, and are supplied for informational purposes only. TETRA Chemicals disclaims any liability for damage or injury which results from the use of the above data and nothing contained therein shall constitute a guarantee, warranty or representation (including freedom from patent liability) by TETRA Chemicals with respect to the data, the product described or its use for any specific purpose, even if that purpose is known to TETRA Chemicals. For specific information regarding these products, please refer to the respective TETRA Chemicals Material Safety Data Sheet. EXPRESS® is a Registered trademark of TETRA Chemicals-a Division of TETRA Technologies Inc. ©1998 TETRA Chemicals TETRA Chemicals A Division of TETRA Technologies Inc. P.O. Box 73087 Houston, Texas 77273 Telephone: (281) 367-1983 Order Processing: (800) 327-7817 Facsimile: (281) 367-6471 USA or (281) 364-4320 Export Orders TETRA's Lake Charles, LA, facility is ISO 9002 Certified. BSI certificate number FM 38434