Color of Calcium solution

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So I bought some "food grade" bulk calcium chloride. And I mixed it per BRS 2 part instructions.

The CaCl solution is brownish. Is that normal? On the left if the pic is fritz soda ash, perfectly clear. The right is the budget CaCl. Brownish.

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Some types of calcium chloride do have some color, probably from traces of something like iron. That was a common color in folks using Prestone Driveway heat which was generally OK.
Thanks Randy! I suppose no long term harm done if used?

Any one else with such experience?
 

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