Absorbing diatomite for general industrial use; soil conditioners for domestic, agricultural, and horticultural use; granular filter aids and absorbent floor drying compositions of diatomaceous earth and perlite; soil additives and amendments; chemicals, namely, diatomaceous earth materials for coating filters to assist in the filtration of liquids and for use as a filler for plastics and silicone rubber; absorbent chemical compositions in the form of granular materials for drying surfaces; cellulose flock used for filter aids; lead compounds used as plastic stabilizers; diatomaceous earth for use in manufacturing plastic foam; vehicle additives for use in the manufacture of paints; mold release compounds for use in a wide variety of industries; drilling muds for use in oil well drilling; catalysts for use in the manufacture of chemicals, rubber and for use in the oil processing industry; and, chemical additives for the manufacture of a wide variety of goods