Applications
How important is lime in our everyday life?
rugs
Limestone fi ller is mixed with latex to attach the textile fi bers in rugs.
roads and railroads
Lime is used in the construction of roads and railroads. Lime is used for soil stabilization and hydrated lime is added in asphalt to avoid cracks.
White Lines
Lime is used for white lines marking on athletic fi elds such as for soccer, football, and baseball.
PVC
Limestone is an important component of PVC used to build frames, shutters and gutters. Their resistance to weather conditions is greatly improved, thereby improving their lifespan.
gardens
Lime is used as a fertilizer to stop the spreading of moss in domestic lawns and gardens.
cleaning products
The soft abrasive cleaning products used in households are made up of 30% finely milled calcium carbonate.
non ferrous metals
Lime is used to control the acidity in the refining process of non ferrous metals such as gold, copper, zinc.
glass
Calcium carbonate and silica are the main components of glass (fl at glass, bottles, etc.).
water treatment
Lime is used in waste water treatment to deal with sludge, clear impurities and ultimately keep our rivers clean.
wall coatings
Hydrated lime is used in wall coatings for increased noise reduction, improved health conditions and regulation of humidity.
paints
Hydrated lime and calcium carbonate are used as fillers or pigments in paints.
soymilk
Unlike cow milk, soymilk does not contain calcium, so lime is used to add the appropriate measure of calcium needed.
acidity in milk
Lime neutralizes acidity in milk and provides an essential supply of calcium.
baby milk
Pure limestone or lime is used as calcium supplements in baby milk.
wine
Calcium carbonate improves the quality of wine by reducing the acidity of grape’s juice.
sugar
In the sugar industry, lime is used to capture and remove impurities in the juice of sugar beets. 125kg of lime are used for the production of one ton of sugar.
animal hides
The abrasive nature of limestone is ideal for removing hair and tanning animal hides.
toothpaste
Some types of toothpaste contain calcium carbonate as a mild abrasive agent.
latex
Hydrated lime is indirectly used in the manufacturing of latex based products.
glass fibers
Calcium is one of the main components in manufacturing glass fibers.
stainless steel
In stainless steel manufacturing, 80kg of lime are needed to purify one ton of steel.
preservative for bread
Calcium propionate, a salty lime derivative, is used as a preservative for bread making to prevent molding.
rubber
Quicklime is used as a drying agent in the manufacturing of rubber products.
plastic casings
Calcium based additives are used to enhance the molding of plastic casings for computers, mobile phones and electric cables.
greases and lubricants
Hydrated lime is used in the manufacturing of greases and lubricants.
eggshells
Poultry feed consist of up to 10% limestone which is essential for the development of eggshells in the laying of eggs.
fruit
Lime is used as a preservative for fruit as it captures atmospheric CO2. in industrial refrigerators. Additionally, lime protects apple trees from insects.
Cellular concrete
Cellular concrete blocks contain lime, providing good insulating properties and making them light and easy to work with.
Hair removal creams
Hair removal creams contain hydrated lime which, combined with other chemicals enables the efficient removal of unwanted hair.
roofing
Pulverized limestone is used as fi ller in the production of roofing materials.
prefabricated concrete
Limestone sands and aggregates are traditional components of prefabricated concrete products. The addition of a limestone filler results in a smoother surface and a light, homogeneous color.
soap
Hydrated lime is used in the production of oils and lubricants that are used in manufacturing of soap.
ceramics
Limestone products are also used in ceramics.
light bulbs
The white coating on light bulbs is partly made of calcium oxide or hydroxide.
flue gas treatment
Limestone or lime is used for flue gas treatment in electric power stations, incinerators and in many other industries.
farming
In farming, stables and meadows are treated with lime as a disinfectant against a large range of parasites. Additionally, limestone nd lime are used to neutralize soil acidity and to allow for better water and air circulation and enhanced vegetal growth.
aluminum
For 1 tonne of aluminum, 60 to 100 kg of lime is needed.
Energy supplements
Energy supplements are made from a variety of mineral salts such as calcium carbonate and sodium.
raising basins
Lime is added in raising basins for hygienization and to meet the calcium requirements.
Milk cows
Milk cows are fed calcium carbonate to prevent bone calcium deficiency caused by the production of milk.
Drinking Water
Lime is used in drinking water as a softener particularly by treating the iron present in the water and as anti-scaling agent by recipitating
bicarbonate salts. Calcium carbonate adds minerals to excessively soft water.
paper
Lime, in the form of precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC), is an essential element of paper. It enhances the whiteness, opacity, and consistency of paper.
plastic
The lifetime of plastic material is improved thanks to the addition of calcium based stabilizers.
Doritos
Lime is used for the crispy properties of the doritos chips
