A composite material having physical characteristics equivalent to particle board materials bonded with resin-based adhesives that contain formaldehyde-urea is formed of reclaimed textile debris comprising fabric scraps and a latex based binder. The binder includes natural rubber latex, sulfur, an anti-oxidant agent and pH adjustment substances. The binder may also include selected amounts of zinc oxide, zinc diethyldithiocarbamate and a stabilizer. Production of the composite material includes mixing the constituents and vulcanization through the application of heat and compression. Cold compression is subsequently applied.

The present invention relates to a filler for a paint composition, wherein the filler comprises a calcinate having particles with an average particle size (d.sub.50, SediGraph III) in the range between 3 m and 50 m and a mullite content of 30-70 measured as mullite index. The invention is characterised in that the bulk density of the filler is >450 g/L. The invention also relates to a paint composition characterised in that it comprises a filler which has a bulk density >450 g/L and comprises a calcinate which has particles with a mean particle size (d.sub.50, SediGraph III) in the range between 3 m and 50 m and a mullite content of 30-70 measured as mullite index. Furthermore, the invention relates to uses of such a filler for the preparation of a paint composition.

The disclosed invention describes a novel approach to the utilization of the fine mineral matter derived from coal and/or coal refuse (a by-product of coal refining) to convert a non-biodegradable plastic into a biodegradable plastic. The fine mineral matter could also be based on volcanic basalt, glacial rock dust deposits, iron potassium silicate and other sea shore mined deposits. The conversion of the non-biodegradable plastic into biodegradable plastic in soil further increases nutrients availability in soil with the transition metals released as a result of biodegradation of the biodegradable plastic.

The present disclosure provides a method of processing shell material. Shell material processed in accordance with the methods disclosed herein may be biodegradable and may further represent a new type of useful material. By way of example, the processed shell material may be useable as a material to make useful materials, items, objects and/or tools.

The disclosed invention describes a novel approach to the utilization of the fine mineral matter derived from coal and/or coal refuse (a by-product of coal refining) to convert a non-biodegradable plastic into a biodegradable plastic. The fine mineral matter could also be based on volcanic basalt, glacial rock dust deposits, iron potassium silicate and other sea shore mined deposits. The conversion of the non-biodegradable plastic into biodegradable plastic in soil further increases nutrients availability in soil with the transition metals released as a result of biodegradation of the biodegradable plastic.

A composite material and method of producing a composite material for use in fabrication, building and construction is disclosed. A composition as disclosed herein comprises a high proportion of particulate waste material dispersed in a matrix of thermoplastic polymer and wax. A method of producing a composite material comprises melt mixing thermoplastic polymer and wax with a particulate material, thereby dispersing the particulate material in a melt mixture of the composite material.

The invention describes the compositions and the process of obtaining an asphaltic concrete for a single base and binder course (layer) of the road structure, composed of a bituminous mixture, containing aggregates derived from crushed and sorted recycled glass 0/4 and 4/8 mm and shredded plastic 0/10 mm. The new material is made up in two recipes: with total or partial replacement of conventional mineral aggregates: sand, rock aggregates and filler. The recipe partially replacing, but at least 20%, the conventional mineral aggregates, meets all the requirements according to AND IND 605-2018, required for the roads of technical class 3, 4 and 5.

The process of obtaining the new asphalt mixture material is characterized by the fact that the glass is mixed together with the aggregates and the filler at 160-180? C., bitumen heated to 180? C. is added and, after mixing the mixture for 30-35 sec., the shredded plastic constituent is added and further mixed for 10-15 sec., resulting in a polymerized asphalt mixture.

Waste such as sawdust, waste paper, a shell of an oyster or the like, fallen leaves, old clothing fabric, and waste fishing nets as well as a wood construction waste material or a material from logging are effectively used, and burdens on the natural environment, which have been caused by the disposal of waste by incineration and the disposal by landfill, is reduced. A heat insulating material includes: a paint that contains, as components, a resin and powdered calcium composed of a fired ground product of scallop shells; and a core to be mixed with the paint.

The present invention relates to a filler for a paint composition, wherein the filler comprises a calcinate having particles with an average particle size (d.sub.50, SediGraph III) in the range between 3 m and 50 m and a mullite content of 30-70 measured as mullite index. The invention is characterised in that the bulk density of the filler is >450 g/L. The invention also relates to a paint composition characterised in that it comprises a filler which has a bulk density>450 g/L and comprises a calcinate which has particles with a mean particle size (d.sub.50, SediGraph III) in the range between 3 m and 50 m and a mullite content of 30-70 measured as mullite index. Furthermore, the invention relates to uses of such a filler for the preparation of a paint composition.

The present disclosure relates to an environmentally friendly plasticizer composition capable of reducing carbon emissions by including a recycled raw material, which has excellent gelling properties, plasticization efficiency, and weather resistance.