Bulk salt & calcium chloride,
plus a wider portfolio

Full specification range, from vessel-scale bulk cargo to containerised packed formats — matched to your handling infrastructure and purchase volume.

Main Focus

Bulk Industrial Salt

Full specification range from premium Grade I chlor-alkali salt through to general industrial, edible and de-icing grades.

GradeNaCl (dry)NaCl (wet)Ca maxMg maxSO₄Insoluble maxMoisture max
Premium Grade 196.0% min0.05%0.04%0.18% max0.04%3.50%
Low Sulphate99.6% min95.0% min0.04%0.03%0.15% min0.10%3.00%
SO₄ 0.2599.6% min95.0% min0.08%0.05%0.25% min0.20%3.00%
SO₄ 0.4598.8% min95.0% min0.16%0.08%0.45% min0.30%3.00%
SO₄ 0.6598.3% min94.0% min0.20%0.10%0.65% min0.30%3.00%
Edible (Un-/Semi-Crushed)96.0% min93.0% min3.00% max combined1.00%4–5%

Also available: Edible Powder (NaCl 96.0% min, insoluble 1.00% max, moisture 4–5% max) and Free Flow Salt (KIO₃-treated, anti-caking, NaCl 98.5% min on dry basis after treatment). Application: chlor-alkali (caustic soda, chlorine, PVC feedstock), soda ash manufacturing, general industrial and de-icing use.

Main Focus

Calcium Chloride

Three commercial grades for de-icing, drilling fluids, desiccant and general industrial applications.

ItemTest MethodSpec 1Spec 2Spec 3
Calcium Chloride, wt%Titration90.0–94.0% min83–85% min74.0–77.0% min
Calcium Hydroxide, wt%Titration0.25 max0.2 max0.2 max
Alkali Chloride (as NaCl), wt%Titration5.00 max5.00 max5.00 max
Total Mg (as MgCl₂), wt%Titration0.50 max0.40 max0.50 max
Sulfate (as CaSO₄), wt%Gravimetric0.05 max0.05 max0.05 max
pHColorimetry7.5–11.07.5–11.07.5–11.0
Iron (as Fe), wt%Colorimetry0.006 max0.01 max0.006 max
Water Insoluble, wt%Gravimetric0.25 max0.2 max0.15 max
Also Available

PVD Salt

Vacuum-pan evaporated salt — high-purity, process-critical grade.

ParameterSpecification
Purity (NaCl, dry basis)99.40% min
Moisture0.50% max
Insolubles0.05% max
Magnesium500 mg/kg max
Calcium1,000 mg/kg max
Iron10 mg/kg max
AdditivesAnti-caking agent, 50 mg/kg max
Grain size60–100% at 0.425mm (50 mesh)

Matched to your volume
and handling infrastructure

PCE supplies both vessel-scale bulk cargoes and containerised packed product.

Bulk (Vessel)
Handysize
~10,000 – 39,999 DWT
Smaller parcel sizes, widest port access.
Supramax / Handymax
~40,000 – 59,999 DWT
Most common class for salt cargoes on this trade.
Panamax
~60,000 – 99,999 DWT
Larger cargoes, lowest unit freight cost.
Container (Packed)
FCL Container
20' · 40'
Flexi-bag liner or standard bulk container — 20–25 MT per 20' container.
Big Bag (FIBC)
500 kg – 1,000 kg
Palletised or non-palletised, for buyers with bulk bag handling equipment.
Bagged
25 kg · 50 kg
Multi-wall or woven polypropylene bags, palletised and stretch-wrapped.

Vessel class shown for reference; scheduling and freight terms are confirmed per shipment.

Broader Capability

Industrial & specialty chemicals

Beyond our core salt and calcium chloride focus, we can support sourcing across a wider range of industrial chemicals on request.

Borates (borax, boric acid)
Phosphates
Nitrates
Carbonates
Sulfates
Other industrial chemicals

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