Calcium chloride |
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(Also known as: calcium dichloride) |
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Commonly known as salt, this inorganic sustance has a range of agricultural uses but is mainly used as a plant growth regulator for fruit thinning. It is highly soluble in water, has a low volatility and is not expected to persist in the environment. It has a low to moderate toxicity, should not bioaccumulate and whilst may cause eye irritation, it is not associated with serious health impacts unless large quantities are consumed. It generally has a low ecotoxicity. |
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An inorganic multi-use compound for fruit thinning, other growth regulating applications, protecting fruit in storage and for reducing physiological disorders | |
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Bitter pit; Blossom-end rot; Storage diseases | |
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Fruit; Tomatoes; Vegetables | |
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No UK approval for use |
EC Regulation 1107/2009 (repealing 91/414) |
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CaCl₂ | |
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[Cl-].[Cl-].[Ca+2] | |
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UXVMQQNJUSDDNG-UHFFFAOYSA-L | |
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InChI=1S/Ca.2ClH/h;2*1H/q+2;;/p-2 | |
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General status |
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Plant growth regulator, Insecticide, Fungicide, Microbiocide | |
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calcium chloride | |
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calcium dichloride | |
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calcium chloride | |
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White crystalline solid |
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Prevent generation of dust | |||
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Health: H319 | |||
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Xi - Irritant: R36 | |||
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calcium chloride | ||
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chlorure de calcium | ||
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Calciumchlorid | ||
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calciumklorid | ||
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cloruro di calcio | ||
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cloruro de calcio | ||
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chlorek wapnia | ||
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Record last updated: | 13/01/2021 |
Contact: | aeru@herts.ac.uk |
Please cite as: | Lewis, K.A., Tzilivakis, J., Warner, D. and Green, A. (2016) An international database for pesticide risk assessments and management. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment: An International Journal, 22(4), 1050-1064. DOI: 10.1080/10807039.2015.1133242 |