GMA Garnet

GMA Garnet
EG-Safety Data Sheet according to TRGS 220 and 91/155/EG
Date: 22/7/97
Revision:
1. Identification of the Substance/Preparation and Company
Trade Name:
producer/distributor
Information:
GMA Garnet
GMA Garnet (EUROPE) GmbH
HEAD OFFICE
P O Box 111313
20413 Hamburg
Germany
Tel: +49 40/30 14 09
Fax: +49 40/30 14 31 90
Tel: 01606 836233 Fax: 01606 836610
UK OFFICE
P O Box 9
Middlewich
Cheshire
CW10 9FD
Tel: 01606 836233
Fax:01606 836610
Email [email protected]
2. Composition/Information of Ingredients
Chem. characteristics:
Blasting sand (mineral origin), main constituent Almandite-Garnet
Substance:
None
CAS-Nr:
None
EINECS-Nr:
None
Hazard labelling: Risk Phrases:
None
None
3. Hazard Identification
None
4. First Aid Measures
After skin contact:
Eye Contact:
After inhalation:
Wash affected area with soap and water
Wash eyes with water to flush out dust particles.
Fresh air
5. Fire-Fighting Measures
None
6. Accidental Release Measures
Personal Precautions:
Environment Protection:
Cleaning up methods:
None
None
Remove mechanically
7. Handling and Storage
Handling:
Storage:
No special regulations
No special regulations
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
MAK-Value (1994):
Individual safety equipment:
Hand protection:
Eye protection:
Skin protection:
6mg/m3
According to technical regulations for this kind of work
Protective Gloves-Leather or equivalent
Safety glasses with side shields
See above
GMA Garnet
EG-safety Data Sheet according to TRGS 220 and 91/155/EG
Date 22/7/97
Revision:
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
State of matter:
Colour:
Odour:
Freezing Point:
Bulk density (20°C):
Solubility:
pH-value:
Solid
Pink to reddish brown
Odourless
None °C
2300 Kg/m3
Not soluble in water
None
10. Stability and Reactivity
Conditions to avoid:
No special regulations
11. Toxicological Information
Garnet is not classified as toxic
12. Ecological Information
persistence (degradation):
Aquatic toxicity:
CSB-value:
BSB5-value:
AOX advice:
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
13. Disposal Considerations
Waste disposal procedure:
According to local regulations for used abrasive
14. Transport Information
Land transport ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE:
Inland navigation transport AND/ADNR:
Sea shipping transport IMDG/GGVSea:
Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA/GDR
Non-dangerous goods
Non-dangerous goods
Non-dangerous goods
Non-dangerous goods
15. Regulatory Information
EG supply labelling:
Risk phrases/Safety phrases:
Other national regulations (Germany)
None
None
None
16. Other Information
Application:
GMA Garnet Pty Ltd
P O Box 188
Geraldton WA6531
Tel: 00 61 99 233644
Fax: 00 61 99 233747
The above mentioned data corresponds to our present state of knowledge and experience. They serve
as a description of the products in regard to necessary safety measures and do not guarantee the
described chemical properties.
GMA Garnet
The Natural Abrasive
Product Data Sheet
Chemical Composition (Typical)
Mineral Composition (Typical)
*SiO2
36%
AL2 O3
20%
FeO
30%
Fe2 O3
2%
TiO2
1%
MnO
1%
CaO
2%
MgO
6%
*Refers to SiO2 bound within the lattice of
the homogenous garnet crystal.
Garnet
llmenite
Zircon
Quartz(free silica)
Others
97/98%
1-2%
<0.2%
<0.5%
<0.25%
Sizings (Typical)
Cum % retained (typical)
Physical Characteristics (Typical)
2.3T/m3
4.10
7.50-8.0
1250°C
sub-angular
Bulk Density
Specific Gravity
Hardness (Mohs)
Melting Point
Shape of natural grains
Other characteristics (Typical)
Conductivity
Radioactivity
Moisture Absorption
Total Chlorides
Free Iron
Copper
Other Heavy Metals
Sulphur
10-15 ms/m* (Max 25 ms/m*)
Not detectable above background
Non-hydroscopic, Inert
10-15 ppm (Max 25ppm)
less than 0.01%*
less than 0.01%*
less than 0.01%*
less than 0.01%*
80#
Microns
300
50
250
60
212
70
180
80
150
100
125
120
106
140
US Mesh
10
60
85
95
100
-
120#
-
8
55
90
99
100
Packing
*
*
*
* Generally below detectable levels
*
*
80 x 25Kg multilayer paper bags shrink-wrapped
to 2MT pallets, or
80 x 2 Kg multilayer paper bags packed into 2 T
bulk bags or
2MT top and bottom spouted bulk bags with
internal PVC liner, or
Loose bulk
Other packing on request
GMA Garnet (30x60) is certified by the California Air Resources Board for dry unconfined blasting. GMA Garnet
meet all known current chemical limits for free silica and heavy toxic metals and the latest US Navy specification
MIL-A-22262 B(SH).
The information set forth herein is based on technical data believed to be accurate; it is intended for use by
persons having technical skill and at their own discretion and risk. Since conditions of use are outside our
control, GMA makes no warranties, express or implied, concerning the use or disposal of this product and
assumes no liability in connection with any use of this information.
GMA GARNET (EUROPE) GmbH
UK OFFICE
P O Box 9
Middlewich
Cheshire
CW10 9FD
Tel: 01606 836233
Fax: 01606 836610
Email: [email protected]
www.gmagarnet.co.uk
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