Diatomaceous earth for use as a functional additive in the manufacturing of plastic films, elastomeric films, elastomers, plastics, composites, and rubbers; diatomaceous earth for use as an anti-block additive for plastic films, elastomers, elastomeric films, plastics, composites, and rubbers; diatomaceous earth for use as a de-molding additive in the manufacturing of elastomers and rubbers; diatomaceous earth for use as a functional additive in ceramic glaze; diatomaceous earth for use as a functional additive in paints, and coatings; diatomaceous earth for use as a functional additive in cosmetics, and personal care products; diatomaceous earth for use as a functional additive in dental moldings and dental molding compounds; diatomaceous earth for use as a functional additive in the manufacturing of catalyst carriers; diatomaceous earth for use as a functional additive in the manufacturing of gunite for swimming pools; diatomaceous earth for use as a functional additive in the manufacturing of stucco; diatomaceous earth for use as a functional additive in concrete, and asphalt; diatomaceous earth for use as a functional additive in the manufacturing of roofing materials; diatomaceous earth for use as a functional additive in sealants, caulks, crack sealers, and adhesives; diatomaceous earth for use as a functional additive for floor coverings, vinyl tile, and vinyl flooring; diatomaceous earth for use as a functional additive in specialty papers, book paper, boxboard, cigar papers, cigarette papers, and friction papers; diatomaceous earth for use as a functional additive in the manufacturing of plastic separators used in automotive batteries and aircraft batteries; diatomaceous earth additives for use in the manufacturing of industrial and personal care goods; mild abrasives, in the nature of diatomaceous earth, for use in polishes, waxes, and cosmetics; mild abrasives, in the nature of diatomaceous earth, for use in pastel chalks for artists, and crayons; diatomaceous earth for use as a functional additive in polishes, and waxes; diatomaceous earth for use as a functional additive in pastel chalks for artists, and crayons; mold release material, in the nature of diatomaceous earth, for use in a wide variety of industries, such as automotive windshield manufacture; mineral-based material, in the nature of diatomaceous earth, for use in manufacturing insulation; media, in the nature of diatomaceous earth, for use as a fragrance carrier for use in manufacturing pomanders; and media, in the nature of diatomaceous earth, for use in pulping and papermaking processes for the prevention and removal of contaminant deposits