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Also known as chalk paint, calcimine, kalsomine, calsomine, lime paint

thumb|Three different brands of kalsomine

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  • Use as paint
  • Additives
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thumb|Three different brands of kalsomine

Whitewash, calcimine, kalsomine, calsomine, asbestis or lime paint is a type of paint made from slaked lime (calcium hydroxide, Ca(OH)2) or chalk (calcium carbonate, CaCO3), sometimes known as "whiting". Various other additives are sometimes used.

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