Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition comprising at least 20.0 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the polymer composition, of at least one biodegradable polymer resin, from 0.1 to 20.0 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the polymer composition, of at least one polyolefin selected from polyethylene and/or polypropylene and from 5.9 to 60.0 wt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to crumbles comprising at least one calcium carbonate-containing material, a process for the preparation of the crumbles, an article comprising the crumbles as well as an use of the crumbles in paper making, paper coating, food, plastic, preferably films, more preferably blown films or breathable films, fibres, polyvinyl chloride, plastisols, thermosetting polymers, more preferably thermosetting unsaturated polyesters or thermosetting unsaturated polyurethanes, agricultural, paint, coatings, adhesives, sealants, pharmaceuticals, agricultural, construction and/or cosmetic applications.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a process for making a calcium carbonate containing material, wherein the process includes a specific drying procedure and allows for the provision of calcium carbonate materials with reduced moisture pick-up and low porosity.

Abstract: An inventive process for the production of a polymer composition is provided, said process comprising the incorporation of a filler into a polymer material, wherein said polymer material during incorporation of the filler is in at least partially molten state and wherein said filler is incorporated as a slurry.