SSPC-AB 1June 1, 1991Ed itorial Changes September 1, 2000131SSPC: The Society for Protectiv e CoatingsABRASIVE SPECIFICATION NO
1Mineral and Slag Abrasiv es1
Scope1
1 This specification defines the requirements forselecting and evaluating mineral and slag abrasives usedfor blast cleaning steel and other surfaces for painting andother purposes
2 The abrasives covered by this specification areprimarily intended for one-time use without recycling; re-claimed materials must again be tested against and meetthe requirements of this specification
(See Note 7
Description2
1 The abrasives are categorized into two types, threeclasses and five grades as described below
Normally theuser shall specify the types, classes and grades required
If no abrasive type is specified, then either Type