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Related Party Transactions
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Related Party Transactions

Note 15 - Related party transactions:

As discussed in our 2015 Annual Report, prior to 2015 we entered into an unsecured revolving demand promissory note with Valhi in which, as amended, we agreed to loan Valhi up to $100 million.  The principal amount we might lend to Valhi at any time under such facility was at our discretion.  In August 2016, we and Valhi agreed to reduce the maximum amount we might lend to Valhi under this promissory note from $100 million to $60 million.  All of the other terms and conditions of this promissory note remain unchanged.  At December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2016, we had no outstanding loans to Valhi under this promissory note.