Calcium Chloride forms a neutral salt solution in water. The product is available in powdered, granular and flaked form and ranges in purity from 73 to 98% by weight. Calcium Chloride is very soluble ad capable of increasing the density of water to 1.4 SG (11.6ppg). Calcium Chloride is an effective means of providing high chlorides ion concentration levels in the aqueous phase of oil muds for balanced-activity mud systems for maximum shale stability.