| abstract |
A plastic formulation is disclosed suitable for the manufacture of tile and the like. The formula comprises an intimate mixture of a resin and an organic fibrous filler. In accordance with this invention, the plastic formulation also comprises, in uniform dispersion, from 20 to 80 percent by weight of a particulate filler such as calcium carbonate, having a particle size of no more than 20 microns. This extremely fine particulate filler facilitates the uniform dispersion of the organic, fibrous filler. |