Calcium Chloride, Aqueos - Shelf Life

[fooey]

How long does a standard calcium chloride solution, say 4 oz. water and .5 oz of calcium chloride crystals, last after preparation?

I figure it's just like sodium chloride and should probably last indefinitely.

Am I wrong?

Does one need to prepare this solution fresh each time one makes cheese?

I note that it gets very warm once made, something that does not happen with sodium chloride and water, so I'm wondering if it needs to be prepared fresh each time.

[mtncheesemaker]

Hi Fooey;
I keep my solution for as long as it lasts. I mix a 30% solution by weight. Yes, it is an exothermic reaction but that doesn't mean it has to be mixed fresh each time.
Pam

[fooey]

Thanks, Pam!