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Long-Term Debt | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] |
Long-term debt | Note 9 – Long-term debt: During the first nine months of 2016, we had no borrowing under our promissory note with Valhi, and at September 30, 2016, the full $40 million was available for borrowing under this facility. The amount of any such loan Valhi would make to us is at Valhi’s discretion.

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