327410 Lime Manufacturing

Overview

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing lime from calcitic limestone, dolomitic limestone, or other calcareous materials, such as coral, chalk, and shells. Lime manufacturing establishments may mine, quarry, collect, or purchase the sources of calcium carbonate.

Cross-References

  • Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing dolomite refractories are classified in Industry 327120, Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing.

Index Entries

Agricultural lime manufacturing
Calcium hydroxide (i.e., hydrated lime) manufacturing
Calcium oxide (i.e., quicklime) manufacturing
Dolomite, dead-burned, manufacturing
Dolomitic lime manufacturing
Hydrated lime (i.e., calcium hydroxide) manufacturing
Lime production
Quicklime (i.e., calcium oxide) manufacturing