GOLDEN GARNET™ PRODUCT DATA SHEET

GOLDEN GARNET™ is an eco-friendly Almandine Variety Abrasive with its unique hardness,
toughness and specific gravity guarantees higher productivity and efficiency on blasting and
water jet cutting applications. Garnet is an environmentally safe mineral being inert, nontoxic,
and contains less than 0.1% of free silica.

PROPERTIES

Physical Characteristics Chemical Composition

Hardness (Mohs) 7.5 to 8 Al₂O₃ 21.60%
Chloride ˂ 20 ppm SiO₂ 31.00%
pH >7 FeO 37.00%
Bulk Density 2.34 T/m³ MgO 7.40%
Specific gravity 4.1 gm/cm³ CaO 1.84%
Melting point 12600 C TiO₂ 0.55%
Grain shape Sub-angular
Color Reddish Pink
Toxic Substances None

Other Characteristics Mineral Composition

Conductivity 10-15 ms/m (Max 20ms/m) Garnet 98 – 99%
Radioactivity Not Detectable Ilmenite <1%
Moisture absorption Non-hydroscopic Quartz <1%
Free Iron < 0.01%
Copper < 0.01%
Sulphur < 0.01%
Other heavy metals < 0.01%

PACKING
Packing is done on automatic filling and packing machines to ensure quality packing with accurate
weight. Available in following
25kg & 50kg PP/Paper Bags
1 Ton or 2 Ton HDPE Jumbo Bags

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GOLDEN GARNET™ MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Section 1 – Chemical Product and Company Identification

Product/Chemical Name : Golden Garnet Abrasive

Chemical Formula : Fe₃Al₂ (SiO₄)₃
Other Designation : Almandite Garnet
General Use : Blast Cleaning Abrasive, Water Jet cutting Abrasive,
Water Filtration Media.
Supplier’s name

Clean Blast International LLC

Dubai – 93716 UAE
Tel: +971 4 8847344
Fax: +971 4 8847355
Email: sales@cleanblast.com

SECTION 2 - Hazardous Ingredients / Identity Information

Indian garnet is a natural mixture of almandine garnet – Fe₃Al₂ (SiO₄)₃ and other trace
(<1.5%) minerals. It is suitable for use as a low free silica blast cleaning media. The
following listed substances are present and regulated by OSHA. CAS# 1302-62-1:
Almandine garnet.

Substance WT%
Nuisance Dust • -----
Quartz (Crystalline Silica) • <0.50 % (measured)
Quartz (Crystalline Silica) • <1.00% (warranted)

Natural radiation levels are equal to or less than background levels. Meets US navy
standards requirement.
• if these levels are exceeded respiratory protection must be employed.

Section 3 – Composition/Information on Ingredients

Ingredient Name : Almandite Garnet

ACGIH TLV TWA : 10mg/m3 Total Dust
CAS Number : 1302-62-1
% Wt : 94-99.6%
Trace Impurities : 0.4 – 6% misc. trace minerals consisting of Ilmenite & Quartz

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Section 4 : First Aid Measures

Eye :
Hold Eye as open and rinse continuously with a gentle stream of clean running water
for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if any irritation or soreness of eye
persists

Inhalation :
Remove the victim from source of exposure into fresh air and seek medical attention
if any symptoms persist.

Skin :
No Specific first aid is required for skin contact. Remove clothing & wash skin with
soap and/or water. Seek medical attention if any irritation or soreness of the skin
develops.

Ingestion :
First aid is unlikely to be required but if necessary rinse mouth with water ensuring
that mouthwash is not swallowed and seek medical attention.

Section 5 – Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point : Not Flammable Solid

Flash Point Method : Not Relevant
LEL : Not Relevant
UEL : Not Relevant
Flammability Classification : Not Relevant
Extinguishing Media : Use appropriate extinguishing media for surrounding fire.
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: None

Section 6 – Accidental Release Measures:

Wear safety equipements as for normal handling , avoid generating dust. Sweep or vaccum
up, recycle/reuse or dispose to landfill subject to local regulations. Transport is not
regulated and no specific storage requirements.

Section 7 – Handling and Storage

Storage :
Transport is not regulated and there is no specific storage requirement but storage
should be designed to minimize creation of dust.
Spillage :
Wear Protective Equipment as specified for handling. Sweep or Vaccum up and reuse or
dispose. Avoid Generation of Dust.

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 Waste Disposal :
Disposal to landfill subject to local regulations.
Fire Explosion :
Incombustible.
Fire Extinguishing :
Use whatever protective equipment & extinguishing agent are suitable for primary
cause of Fire.

Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection:

Ventilation :
Ventilation requirement will depend upon handling methods and amount is use but
extraction or make up air may be required to minimize dust layers/levels below
exposure limits
Protective Equipment:
Safety Gogglees or Glasses. A dust Type respirator may be required to prevent ingestion
TLV (TWA) : 10 mg/m³ as total dust.
TLV (TWA) : 5 mg/ m³ as reparable dust

Section 9: Physical and chemical Properties:

A) Physical Characteristics

Particle appearance……………..……………………... Crystalline, sharp, angular, no order

Specific gravity…………………………………………….. 4.2
Melting point………………………………………………. +/-1,260 c
Volatiles (%by weight)…………………………………. Not applicable
Water solubility……………………………………………. Not applicable

B) Chemical Composition
AI₂0₃…………………………………………….................. 21.60%
Si0₂……………………………………………………………… 31.00% (no free silica)
Fe0……………………………………………………………… 37.00%
Mg0…………………………………………………………….. 7.40%
Ca0………………………………………………………….…. 1.84%
Ti0₂…………………………………………………………….. 0.55%

Section 10 – Stability and Reactivity

Stability : Stable
Polymerization : Polymerization can not occur
Chemical Incompatibilities : None Known
Hazardous Decomposition Products: None Known

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Section 11 – Toxicological Information:

Non Toxic

Section 12 – Ecological Information:

The matter is unlikely to cause any environmental damage if handled, used and disposed off
in the approved manner. It is insoluble in water and unlikely to contaminate waterways or
enter the food chains.

Section 13- Disposal Considerations:

This is a non-hazardous material; disposal must be in accordance with federal , state and
local regulations. Consult and comply with current regulations. If approved, may be
transferred to an landfill site.

Section 14- Transport Information:

Transport is not regulated and may be transported as a non-hazardous material.

Section 15 – Regulatory Information:

Radiological Protection : The regulations pertaining to radiological protection vary from

country to country. It is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure that those are met in
accordance with his/her country law.

Section 16 – Other Information:

For further information on product, please contact CLEAN BLAST.

This information set forth herein is believed to be accurate but is not warranted with respect to
the accuracy of the information or recommendations. Recipients are advice to confirm in
advance of need that the information is current and application to their circumstances and
usage.

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