Fact Sheets

Industrial Abrasives Manufactured From Recycled Glass

Research and experience has indicated that recycled glass abrasives have a number of inherent advantages, including:

• glass sand particles are angular to subangular and have the ability to cut many coatings exceptionally well;
• glass sand can produce a “white metal” finish which may be superior to other abrasives;
• glass has the potential for lower dust generation;
• glass abrasives may be reused more than some other lower cost abrasives before becoming “spent";
• glass is less dense than other abrasives, producing more volume per ton, which may be favorable for productivity; and
• recycled glass contains essentially none of the heavy metals present in some smelter slag derived abrasives.

This data indicates that abrasives manufactured from recycled glass are competitive in the industrial marketplace on a performance basis.

ENVIRONMENTAL CHECK LIST
	Produced from recycled bottles - diverting a valuable resource from landfill
	Non toxic inert material
	Does not contain heavy metals
	Cannot cause silicosis
	Suitable for use in environmentally sensitive areas eg near watercourses
	Clean and safe to handle
	Lower disposal costs

APPLICATION CHECK LIST
	Tests have shown that glass grit is ideal for:
	Cleaning masonry
	Renovating equipment
	Restoring woodwork
	Removing paint and corrosion from steelwork