Hydrated lime (also called calcium hydroxide, Ca(OH)2)
1. Reduces soil acidity (raises soil pH).
Improves crop growth in acidic soils.
Used in some animal housing areas to
help control odors and sanitation.
2. Adjustment of pH in drinking water and
wastewater.Helps remove impurities and
heavy metals.Used in sewage treatment
plants.
3. Ingredient in mortar, plaster, and
limewash.Used for soil stabilization in
road construction.Improves strength and
workability of building materials
4. Applied to poultry houses and animal
pens for sanitation and odor control.
Can help reduce moisture in some farm
environments.
5. Used in the purification of sugar juice
during sugar production.
6. Neutralization of acidic waste streams.
Used in paper,