BLASTRITE TECHNICAL PRODUCT INFORMATION

Blastrite (Pty) Ltd.

Gauteng: Cnr Power & Brammer Streets, Industries East, Germiston
KwaZulu-Natal: Durban Dry Dock, Bayhead Road, Durban
Cape: Bay Road, Table Bay Harbour, Cape Town
Telephone: +27 (0)8600BLAST l Email: sales@blastrite.co.za l Website: www.blastrite.com
INDUSTRIAL MINERALS

MINERAL SLAG BLASTING ABRASIVE

TRADE NAME BLASTRITE®

DESCRIPTION Blastrite® is a specially selected and graded mineral slag with sharp
angular particles, black in colour and particularly resistant to fracturing
on impact.

FUNCTION Blastrite® is used where expendable abrasives are required for on

site abrasive blasting in shipyards, steel construction, oil refineries,
power stations, offshore oil rigs and any blasting yard designed for
diverse and flexible applications. The product is specially graded to
optimise production whilst achieving designated surface preparation
standards according to industry norms.

TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS Si02 42% (combined)

(full analysis on application) Al203 5%
Fe2O3 31%
CaO 6%
MgO 15%

TECHNICAL DATA Hardness ≥7 Moh scale

Free silica <1%
Specific weight approx. 3.2 g/cm3
Bulk weight approx. 1.8 kg / l
Packaging Bulk bags or unitised 50kg bags
Conductivity <25mS/m
Storage dry and sheltered

SIEVING RANGE
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
CODE SIZE RANGE
Profile range m2/hour kg/m2

B125 0.5 - 2.5 mm 110 - 140µ 18 36

B90 0.2 - 1.4 mm 70 - 110µ 28 28

B60 0.1 - 1 mm 50 - 75µ 37 23

MINERAL SLAG
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All statements, technical information and recommendations contained herein are based on tests believed to be reliable but the accuracy and completeness thereof is not guaranteed. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

SECTION 1 IDENTIFICATION
Product name Blastrite®
Chemical family Mineral Slag
Colour Black
Chemical formula Amorphous Glass, see Section 3 below
Manufacturers name Blastrite (Pty) Ltd
Factory address Waterval Smelter, Anglo Platinum, Rustenburg, South Africa
SECTION 2 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Appearance and odour Crystalline particles: no odour
Specific gravity 3.2
Melting point +/-1,280˚ C
Volatiles (% by weight) Not applicable/Inert
Water solubility Not applicable/Inert
SECTION 3 CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Si02 42% (combined)
Al203 5%
Fe2O3 31%
CaO 6%
MgO 15%
SECTION 4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Flashpoint Not applicable
Flammability limits Not applicable
Extinguishing media Not applicable
Unusual fire and explosion hazards Not applicable
Special fire fighting procedures Not applicable
SECTION 5 HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Threshold limit value +/-10mg/m3 as total dust
Effects of over exposure Not applicable
MINERAL SLAG

Emergency first aid procedure Not applicable

Carcinogenic/mutagenic effect Nil
Note: This material is a non-toxic nuisance dust

SECTION 6 REACTIVITY DATA

Stability Stable
Hazardous polymerisation Will not occur
Conditions to avoid None
Hazardous decomposition products No free leachable metals – Not applicable
SECTION 7 SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Steps to be taken for leak or spillage Material is inert and can be handled by ordinary means, such as a broom,
spade, vacuum cleaner, etc.
Waste disposal method Unless contaminated with other hazardous materials, may be disposed of
at any non hazardous material dumpsite in accordance with minimum
requirements published by the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry or
alternate regulatory authority. Avoid contact with strong acids.
SECTION 8 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
Respiratory protection An OSHA approved air respirator is recommended.
SECTION 9 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Handling and storing Common practices relating to handling of bulk bags according to bag
manufacturer’s procedures.
Other precautions Not applicable
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