Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
1540 u00b0C
density
2.92 g/cu cm
solubility
Insoluble in water
vapor_pressure
0 mmHg (approx)
ph
pH of aqueous slurry: 8.0-10.0
GHS / SDS Safety
Warning
Irritant
- H319 (22.7%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (38.1%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
- H319 (47.7%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (22.7%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 1344-95-2 |
| IUPAC Name | calcium bis(trihydroxy(oxido)silane) |
| InChI Key | LECAAGVQUHQAJK-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 73415800 |
| INCI Name | CALCIUM SILICATE |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Calcium silicate (CAS 1344-95-2) is an inorganic specialty additive that functions as a filling and extending agent in industrial applications. This material serves critical roles in the Food & Beverage, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceuticals, and Plastics & Polymers industries where its insoluble properties and high melting point of 1540°C provide thermal stability and structural enhancement.