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USG's KEMIKAL® Lime meets a variety of Specialty uses.

USG Industrial Products manufactures a complete line of KEMIKAL® lime products at its' plant in New Orleans, LA. USG's plant was the first lime facility in the U.S. to obtain ISO 9002 certification. The KEMIKAL family of products is used in a wide variety of industrial and food applications. Food grade lime is Kosher certified and meets all Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) specifications. High calcium, industrial grade calcium oxide products feature high purity and controlled slake characteristics. An on-site laboratory is augmented by a fully equipped Corporate Research Center in Libertyville, IL.

KEMIKAL ® Food Chemicals Codex Hydrate
A high purity, calcium hydroxide meeting Food Chemicals Codex specifications. The product is manufactured at U.S. Gypsum Company’s ISO 9002 and AIB (American Institute of Baking) approved facility in New Orleans. FCC Hydrate is Kosher certified and available in 50 lb. multiwall bags or bulk.

KEMIKAL ® GL Specialty Pulverized Oxide
A high calcium lime which is finely pulverized to provide a controlled slake rate and efficient production. The product is manufactured in a rotary kiln at U.S. Gypsum Company’s ISO 9002 approved New Orleans plant. GL Specialty Oxide is available in bulk or drums.

KEMIKAL ® Hydrate
A high purity, calcium hydroxide manufactured on a rotary kiln at U.S. Gypsum Company’s ISO 9002 approved plant in New Orleans. KEMIKAL® hydrate is produced in a continuous hydrator followed by grinding and air separation. The product is available in bulk or 50 lb. multiwall bags.

KEMIKAL ® Oxide-Crushed
A high calcium, pebble lime with approximately 85-95% on a 100 mesh screen. The product is availabe in bulk or drums.

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