Image AGRICULTURE In farming, stables and meadows are sanitized with lime . Additionally, calcium carbonate and hydrated lime are used to... Image CARPET Limestone filler is mixed with the latex which serves to fix the textile fibers of the carpet. Image GARDENS Lime is used as a fertilizer to stop the spreading of moss in domestic lawns and gardens. Image PVC Limestone is an important component of PVC used to build frames, shutters and gutters. Their resistance to weather... Image CLEANERS The soft abrasive cleaning products used in households are made up of 30% finely milled calcium carbonate. Image PLASTIC CASINGS Calcium-based additives are used to enhance the molding of plastic casings for computers, mobile phones and electric... Image DAIRY COWS Milk cows are fed with calcium carbonate to prevent bone calcium deficiency caused by the production of milk. Image WHITE LINES Lime is used for white lines marking on athletic fields such as for soccer, football and baseball. Image DRINKING WATER Lime is used in drinking water as a softener particularly by treating the iron present in the water and as anti-scaling... Image ROADS AND RAILWAYS Lime is used in the construction of roads and railroads. Lime is used for soil stabilization and hydrated lime is added... Image SOY MILK Unlike cow milk, soymilk does not contain calcium, so lime is used to add the appropriate measure of calcium needed. Image MILK ACIDITY Lime neutralizes acidity in milk and provides an essential supply of calcium. Image BABY MILK Pure limestone or lime is used as calcium supplements in baby milk. Image WINE Calcium carbonate improves the quality of wine by reducing the acidity of grape’s juice. Image PAPER Lime, in the form of precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC), is an essential element of paper. It enhances the whiteness... Image ANIMAL HIDES The abrasive nature of limestone is ideal for removing hair and tanning animal hides. Image TOOTHPASTE Some types of toothpaste contain calcium carbonate as a mild abrasive agent. Image LATEX Hydrated lime is indirectly used in the manufacturing of latex based products. Image FIBERGLASS Calcium is one of the main components in manufacturing glass fibers. Image PAINTING Hydrated lime and calcium carbonate are used as fillers or pigments in paints. Image CARS Lime is used in the production of automotive parts such as rubber for tires and belts, plastic dashboards and glass for... Image WATER TREATMENT Lime is used in waste water treatment to deal with sludge, clear impurities and ultimately keep our rivers clean. Image NON-FERROUS METALS Lime is used to control the acidity in the refining process of non ferrous metals such as gold, copper, zinc. Image GLASS Calcium carbonate and silica are the main components of glass (flat glass, bottles etc.). Image STAINLESS STEEL In stainless steel manufacturing, 80kg of lime are needed to purify one ton of steel. Image SUGAR In the sugar industry, lime is used to capture and remove impurities in the juice of sugar beets. 125kg of lime are used... Image PLASTERS Hydrated lime is used in wall coatings for increased noise reduction, improved health conditions and regulation of... Image FLUE GAS TREATMENT Limestone or lime is used for flue gas treatment in electric power stations, incinerators and in many other industries. Image RUBBER Quicklime is used as a drying agent in the manufacturing of rubber products. Image BULBS The white coating on light bulbs is partly made of calcium oxide or hydroxide. Image ALUMINIUM For 1 ton of aluminum, 60 to 100 kg of lime is needed. Image ENERGY SUPPLEMENTS Energy supplements are made from a variety of mineral salts such as calcium carbonate and sodium. Image BREEDING PONDS Lime is added in breeding ponds for hygienization and to meet the calcium requirements. Image PRECAST CONCRETE Limestone sands and aggregates are traditional components of prefabricated concrete products. The addition of a... Image PLASTIC The lifetime of plastic material is improved thanks to the addition of calcium-based stabilizers. Image CERAMICS Limestone products are commonly used in ceramics. Image SOAP Hydrated lime is used in the production of oils and lubricants that are used in the manufacturing of soap. Image GREASES AND LUBRICANTS Hydrated lime is used in the manufacturing of greases and lubricants. Image EGG SHELLS Poultry feed consists of up to 10% limestone, which is essential for the development of eggshells in the laying of eggs. Image AERATED CONCRETE Cellular concrete blocks contain lime, what has good insulating properties and makes them light and easy to work with. Image ROOFING Pulverized limestone is used as filler in the production of roofing materials. Image HAIR REMOVAL CREAM Hair removal creams contain hydrated lime which, combined with other chemicals enables the efficient removal of unwanted... Image FRUIT Lime is used as a preservative for fruit, as it captures atmospheric CO2, in industrial refrigerators. Additionally... Image BREAD PRESERVATIVES Calcium propionate, a salty lime derivative, is used as a preservative in bread making to prevent the formation of mold.
