The importance of lime and limestone in our daily life

Effective solutions for soil productivity, profitable crop production and quality feed production.

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

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

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

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

Calcium-based additives are used to mold plastic casings for electronic devices.

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

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

Lime can be used effectively both in the drinking water purification process and in hardness control.

Lime is used for soil stabilization and hydrated lime is added to the asphalt to prevent cracking.

Plant-based milk alternatives are fortified with calcium to ensure calcium content.

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

Calcium-fortified formula and baby foods are designed to meet the nutritional needs of babies.

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

Lime, in the form of precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC), enhances the whiteness, opacity and consistency of the paper.

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

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

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

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

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

Lime is used in the production of automotive components (tires, seat belts, dashboards and car glass).

Lime is used in wastewater treatment (sludge treatment, clear impurities and keeping rivers clean).

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

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

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

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

Limestone fillers with a high calcium carbonate content form the fine-grained skeleton of any mortar or plaster.

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

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

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

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

Nutritional supplements are made from various mineral salts such as calcium carbonate and sodium.

Lime is added to fishponds to ensure hygiene and to meet calcium needs.

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

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

Limestone products are commonly used in ceramics.

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

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

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

Aerated concrete blocks contain lime, which has good insulation properties, making them lightweight and easy to work.

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

Hydrated lime combined with other chemicals allows effective removal of unwanted hair.

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

Breads, cakes and other bakery products are fortified with calcium to increase their nutritional value.

Lime is essential in lithium production for processing, refining, balancing pH, and removing impurities.

Hydrated lime is added to remove the corn husk during the production of corn chips.

Lime is essential in production: it aids in the mixing, extrusion, injection and sterilization processes.

Cereals and granola bars are fortified with calcium carbonate to provide an additional source of this important mineral.