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AGRICULTURE

In farming, stables and meadows are sanitized with lime . Additionally, calcium carbonate and hydrated lime are used to...

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CARPET

Limestone filler is mixed with the latex which serves to fix the textile fibers of the carpet.

 

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GARDENS

Lime is used as a fertilizer to stop the spreading of moss in domestic lawns and gardens.

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PVC

Limestone is an important component of PVC used to build frames, shutters and gutters. Their resistance to weather...

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CLEANERS

The soft abrasive cleaning products used in households are made up of 30% finely milled calcium carbonate.

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PLASTIC CASINGS
PLASTIC CASINGS

Calcium-based additives are used to enhance the molding of plastic casings for computers, mobile phones and electric...

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DAIRY COWS

Milk cows are fed with calcium carbonate to prevent bone calcium deficiency caused by the production of milk.

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WHITE LINES

Lime is used for white lines marking on athletic fields such as for soccer, football and baseball. 

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DRINKING WATER

Lime is used in drinking water as a softener particularly by treating the iron present in the water and as anti-scaling...

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ROADS AND RAILWAYS

Lime is used in the construction of roads and railroads. Lime is used for soil stabilization and hydrated lime is added...

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SOY MILK

Unlike cow milk, soymilk does not contain calcium, so lime is used to add the appropriate measure of calcium needed.   

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MILK ACIDITY

Lime neutralizes acidity in milk and provides an essential supply of calcium.

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BABY-MILK
BABY MILK

Pure limestone or lime is used as calcium supplements in baby milk.

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WINE
WINE

Calcium carbonate improves the quality of wine by reducing the acidity of grape’s juice.

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PAPER

Lime, in the form of precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC), is an essential element of paper. It enhances the whiteness...

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LEATHER
ANIMAL HIDES

The abrasive nature of limestone is ideal for removing hair and tanning animal hides.

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TOOTHPASTE
TOOTHPASTE

Some types of toothpaste contain calcium carbonate as a mild abrasive agent.

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LATEX
LATEX

Hydrated lime is indirectly used in the manufacturing of latex based products.

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FIBERGLASS

Calcium is one of the main components in manufacturing glass fibers.

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PAINTING

Hydrated lime and calcium carbonate are used as fillers or pigments in paints.

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STEEL
CARS

Lime is used in the production of automotive parts such as rubber for tires and belts, plastic dashboards and glass for...

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WATER TREATMENT
WATER TREATMENT

Lime is used in waste water treatment to deal with sludge, clear impurities and ultimately keep our rivers clean.

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NON-FERROUS METALS

Lime is used to control the acidity in the refining process of non ferrous metals such as gold, copper, zinc.

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GLASS

Calcium carbonate and silica are the main components of glass (flat glass, bottles etc.).

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STAINLESS STEEL
STAINLESS STEEL

In stainless steel manufacturing, 80kg of lime are needed to purify one ton of steel.

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SUGAR
SUGAR

In the sugar industry, lime is used to capture and remove impurities in the juice of sugar beets. 125kg of lime are used...

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PLASTER
PLASTERS

Hydrated lime is used in wall coatings for increased noise reduction, improved health conditions and regulation of...

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FLUE GAS TREATMENT

Limestone or lime is used for flue gas treatment in electric power stations, incinerators and in many other industries.

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rubber
RUBBER

 Quicklime is used as a drying agent in the manufacturing of rubber products.

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LIGHTBULB
BULBS

The white coating on light bulbs is partly made of calcium oxide or hydroxide.

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aluminium
ALUMINIUM

For 1 ton of aluminum, 60 to 100 kg of lime is needed.

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ENERGY SUPPLEMENTS
ENERGY SUPPLEMENTS

Energy supplements are made from a variety of mineral salts such as calcium carbonate and sodium.

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BREEDING PONDS

Lime is added in breeding ponds for hygienization and to meet the calcium requirements.

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STAIRS
PRECAST CONCRETE

Limestone sands and aggregates are traditional components of prefabricated concrete products. The addition of a...

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PLASTIC

The lifetime of plastic material is improved thanks to the addition of calcium-based stabilizers.

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CERAMICS
CERAMICS

Limestone products are commonly used in ceramics.

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SOAP
SOAP

Hydrated lime is used in the production of oils and lubricants that are used in the manufacturing of soap.

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LUBRICANTS
GREASES AND LUBRICANTS

Hydrated lime is used in the manufacturing of greases and lubricants.

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EGG SHELL
EGG SHELLS

Poultry feed consists of up to 10% limestone, which is essential for the development of eggshells in the laying of eggs.

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BUILDING
AERATED CONCRETE

Cellular concrete blocks contain lime, what has good insulating properties and makes them light and easy to work with.

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ROOFING
ROOFING

Pulverized limestone is used as filler in the production of roofing materials.

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HAIR REMOVAL
HAIR REMOVAL CREAM

Hair removal creams contain hydrated lime which, combined with other chemicals enables the efficient removal of unwanted...

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FRUIT
FRUIT

Lime is used as a preservative for fruit, as it captures atmospheric CO2, in industrial refrigerators. Additionally...

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BREAD PRESERVATIVES

Calcium propionate, a salty lime derivative, is used as a preservative in bread making to prevent the formation of mold.