BLACK BEAUTY® Abrasive Blast Media Medium Abrasive 12/40 Mesh Size for use in Sandblast Cabinet - 10 LBS

Harsco's BLACK BEAUTY® blasting abrasive has been number one in the industry for nearly 80 years. The high-quality, chemically-inert, low-free silica and low-dusting BLACK BEAUTY® abrasives are utilized in a wide range of applications. This includes the removal of surface coatings such as rust, paint, and scale, from a variety of substrates, especially structural steel and concrete. Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but there is only one original BLACK BEAUTY® abrasive.

• Medium grade BLACK BEAUTY®: Used for general purpose repair and maintenance blasting including removal of paint, rust, mill scale, and other coatings from surfaces


• Medium Grit 12/40 Blast Media


• Use Medium for general purpose repair and maintenance blasting for the removal of paint and rust, structural steel, mill scale and aggregate exposure


• *Minimum suggested nozzle size of 1/4 in. and under standard blasting conditions will achieve a 3.0-4.8 Mil profile*


• Quantity: 10 lbs. bag

Features and Benefits

• Low free silica less than 0.1% compared to sand at up to 99% free silica


• Fast cutting


• Uniform density


• Angular particle shape


• Chemically inert


• Consistent gradation


• Low dusting passes California Title 17 (CARB) (at select plants)


• Moisture-free media will not rust, pack, or attract dampness


• Gives a high degree of etch for better bonding


• Meets industry abrasive specifications and environmental standards


• A 100% recycled, "green" product

Product Data (Typical)

• Free Silica: less than 0.1%


• Particle Shape: angular, sharp


• Hardness: 6 to 7 on the Moh's scale


• Bulk Density: 75-100 lbs per cubic ft


• Specific Gravity: 2.73


• Moisture Content: less than 0.5%

Chemical Analysis

• Silicon Dioxide 48.78%


• Aluminum Oxide 20.97%


• Ferric Oxide 19.08%


• Calcium Oxide 6.02%


• Potassium Oxide 1.67%


• Titanium Dioxide 0.94%


• Magnesium Oxide 0.90%


• Sodium Oxide 0.62%

WARNING! This product can expose you to chemicals including sili_crys_airbo_partic_of_respirable_siz, tit_dio_airb_unb_part_of_respirable_size, chromium_hexavalent_compounds, cadmium, and beryllium, which is known to the state of California to cause cancer, reproductive harm, or respiratory irritation. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Wash hands after handling.