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Calcium Bromide

Calcium Bromide

CAS Number: 7789-41-5

Molecular Formula: CaBr2

Purity: 52.41% (varies on grades)

Grade: 42% 52%, 60%Calcium Bromide Brine Deepwater DrillingFlame Retardant Synergist PolymersPharmaceutical Grade Calcium Bromide SedativeMercury Scavenger Coal-Fired Power PlantsCAS 7789-41-5 Supplier

About Calcium Bromide

Calcium Bromide (CAS 7789-41-5 for anhydrous; 22208-73-7 for dihydrate) is a high-density, inorganic salt essential for high-pressure industrial environments. Within the Industrial Chemicals and Elemental Derivatives hierarchies, a fundamental component of "clear brine" completion fluids. Exceptional solubility and hig...

Synonyms

  • Brocal
  • AC1NSEHD
  • Calcium bromide [JAN]
  • Br2-Ca
  • Calcium bromide hydrate

Calcium Bromide Specifications

CAS Number
7789-41-5
Molecular Formula
CaBr2
Molecular Weight
199.89 g/mol
IUPAC Name
calcium;dibromide
Canonical SMILES
[Ca+2].[Br-].[Br-]
InChI Key
WGEFECGEFUFIQW-UHFFFAOYSA-L
InChI
1S/2BrH.Ca/h2*1H;/q;;+2/p-2
MDL Number
MFCD00010902
HSN No
28275990
Appearance
Clear colorless to Light Yellow Liquid
Molecular Weight
199.89 g/mol
Solubility
In water, 156 g/100 g water at 25 °C
Assay/purity
52.41% (varies on grades)
Density (Solid)
3.35 g/cm3
Density (52% Soln)
~1.70 g/cm (14.2 Ib/gal)
Melting Point
730°C (Anhydrous)
Physical appearance
White hygroscopic powder, crystals, or beads; colorless oblique crystal or crystal block; white to almost white powder to crystal.
Boiling Point
1,815 °C (anhydrous); 810 °C (dihydrate)
GHS Classification
Not classified as hazardous under standard GHS; standard laboratory precautions apply
(P) Statements code
P280, P305+P351+P338, P261, P264
Precautionary Statement Codes
P264, P280, P305+P351+P338, and P310
Hazard Classes and Categories
Eye Dam. 1 (100%)

Industrial Chemistry

Bromide source, chemical intermediate, and electrolyte solution in laboratories and manufacturing (Chemical intermediate, bromide source, electrolyte solution)

Oil & Gas / Drilling Fluids

Enhances density and ionic strength for drilling applications (Drilling fluid additive, oil & gas chemical). Alone or in combination with Zinc Bromide or Calcium Chloride to formulate "solids-free" completion, workover, and packer fluids. High density provides the weight needed to balance downhole pressure while ensuring the reservoir remains "clean" for maximum productivity

Food & Beverage Applications

Controlled use in fermentation, food additives, and calcium supplementation (Food-grade calcium bromide, fermentation additive, food ingredient)

Mercury Emission Control

Coal-fired power plants, applied to the coal or injected into the furnace. During combustion, releases bromine which reacts with elemental mercury to form mercuric bromide (HgBr₂), which is more easily captured by downstream pollution control equipment (scrubbers/baghouses)

Functional Reagents

Production of light-sensitive emulsions for photography. In modern pharmaceuticals, Bromine source in the synthesis of specialized sedative and anti-seizure medications

Multi-Grade Availability

Supplied: 42%, 52% 60% solution, and technical solid forms, each with corresponding COAs (52% calcium bromide, 60% calcium bromide, Technical grade CaBr2)

Drilling Fluid

A component of high-density clear drilling, completion, workover, and packing fluids to control wellbore pressures in oil and gas operations

Sedative and Anticonvulsant

A central nervous system depressant used for the treatment of epilepsy and neuroses

Flame Retardant

An additive used in flame retardant blends and fire extinguishers to improve fire safety

Soil Fumigant

A pesticide used in agriculture to eliminate soilborne pests and pathogens by releasing bromine gas

Chemical Intermediate

A raw material used in the manufacturing of ammonium bromide and other bromine-based chemicals

Photographic Chemical

A reagent used in the production of photosensitive paper and photography

Laboratory Reagent

A chemical used in the preparation of calcium-carbohydrate complexes and for the removal of triphenylphosphine oxide from reaction mixtures

Wood Preservative

A treatment used to protect wood from decay and pests

Refrigerant

A component used in freezing mixtures and refrigeration brines

Food Preservative

A substance used to extend the shelf life of food products

Temperature

15–30 °C; dry, ventilated storage

Packaging Options

25 L HDPE bottles/drums; bulk 200 L drums for solutions; solid technical grade in bags

Shelf Life

2 years under recommended conditions

Transport & Stacking

Palletized, shrink-wrapped; stack ≤2 drums; follow chemical transport regulations

  1. Brocal
  2. AC1NSEHD
  3. Calcium bromide [JAN]
  4. Br2-Ca
  5. Calcium bromide hydrate

Calcium Bromide FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (pilot) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks ex-works

Incoterms

FOB · CIF

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

Regional Availability

India · EU · Middle East · Southeast Asia

Documentation

SDS · COA · TDS available on request

Compliance & Quality

REACH registered*

GHS/SDS available

ISO 9001:2015 site*

RoHS compliant*

Global sourcing network

Consistent quality & reliability

End-to-end technical support

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