Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition, comprising 30-65 wt. % PVC resin and 10-35 wt. % rice husk powder based on the total amount of the composition, wherein 40-70 wt. % of the rice husk powder have a particle size in the range of <150 ?m (>100 mesh) and 30-60 wt. % of the rice husk powder have a particle size in the range of 249-150 ?m (100 mesh). Furthermore, the invention refers to a molded part, obtainable by molding the composition by a molding process, preferably comprising foaming, (co)-extrusion, calendering, injection molding or 3D-printing.

Abstract: An imitation wood composition or a composition for making imitation wood, comprising a mixture of 30-40 wt % PVC resin and 30-40 wt % rice-husk and/or peanut-shell powder having a particle size of 0.42-0.25 mm (40-60 mesh). Further disclosed is an imitation wood produced by extruding the imitation wood composition or the composition for making imitation wood. The imitation wood exhibits an appearance and feel very similar to natural wood and can be processed using conventional wood tools. The imitation wood can be painted and adhesively bonded without problems and is suitable for outdoor applications, in particular in humid or wet environments, because of the very high weathering resistance thereof.

Abstract: An imitation wood composition or a composition for making imitation wood, comprising a mixture of 30-40 wt % PVC resin and 30-40 wt % rice-husk and/or peanut-shell powder having a particle size of 0.42-0.25 mm (40-60 mesh). Further disclosed is an imitation wood produced by extruding the imitation wood composition or the composition for making imitation wood. The imitation wood exhibits an appearance and feel very similar to natural wood and can be processed using conventional wood tools. The imitation wood can be painted and adhesively bonded without problems and is suitable for outdoor applications, in particular in humid or wet environments, because of the very high weathering resistance thereof.