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Anhydrous gypsum , ≥99.99%metalsbasis , 7778-18-9

Synonym(s):
desiccant;Drierite non-Indicating

CAS NO.:7778-18-9

Empirical Formula: Ca.O4S

Molecular Weight: 136.14

MDL number: MFCD00799067

EINECS: 231-900-3

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Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: 1450 °C
Density  2.960
storage temp.  Store at RT.
solubility  2g/l
form  Powder
Specific Gravity 2.96
color  White
Odor wh. to sl. yel.-wh. powd. or crystals, odorless, tasteless
Water Solubility  Soluble in water.
Sensitive  Moisture Sensitive
Merck  14,1706
Exposure limits ACGIH: TWA 10 mg/m3
OSHA: TWA 15 mg/m3; TWA 5 mg/m3
NIOSH: TWA 10 mg/m3; TWA 5 mg/m3
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with aluminium, strong acids.
LogP -1.031 (est)
CAS DataBase Reference 7778-18-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System Calcium sulfate (7778-18-9)

Description and Uses

Calcium sulfate and its hydrates are important industrial compounds that have been used throughout history. Calcium sulfate is obtained naturally from mined gypsum rock, but it also exists in mineral form. Gypsum forms in beds as sedimentary rock when calcium sulfate, which is a natural component of seawater, is deposited as shallow marine water bodies evaporate. Gypsum is a transparent, soft, white mineral and is the most common sulfate mineral.

The largest use of calcium sulfate is in the construction industry, which accounts for more than 90% of its production.Gypsum has hundreds of other applications outside the construction industry. It can be used agriculturally for several purposes: to supply calcium and sulfur to soils, to balance pH, and to condition soil. Food grade calcium sulfate is used as a calcium supplement in enriched foods such as flour, cereals, and baked goods. It is used as a gelling and firming agent with canned vegetables. Calcium sulfate is the most common tofu coagulant. The positively charged calcium ion in calcium sulfate attracts the negatively charged groups in protein molecules, causing thermally denatured proteins to coagulate. Anhydrous calcium sulfate is used as a filler to whiten food and consumer products such as frostings, ice creams, paper, paints, and toothpaste. Powdered gypsum can be used as a chalk for marking athletic fields and other large areas.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS08,GHS09
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H317-H319-H334-H341-H350-H360F-H411
Precautionary statements  P202-P273-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313
Hazard Codes  T,N,Xi
Risk Statements  49-42/43-51/53-36/37-68-60-50/53
Safety Statements  53-22-36/37-45-60-24/25-36-26-61
RIDADR  UN 3077 9/PG 3
OEB B
OEL TWA: 10 mg/m3 (total)
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  WS6920000
3
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  9
HS Code  28332980
Hazardous Substances Data 7778-18-9(Hazardous Substances Data)

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