Description:
Corn Cob cleans and polishes without damaging the surface. It is used as an alternative to other organic abrasives containing oils that may stain the substrate or affect coating adhesion.
Common Uses:
- Log Homes, Cedar Siding
- Cleaning Food-Grade Stainless Steel
- Minimal Sparking, Non-Ferrous Abrasive Settings
Documents:
Physical Characteristics
Shape: Angular to Subangular
Hardness: 4.5 Mohs
Bulk Density: 22-33 lbs./cu.ft.
Specific Gravity: 1.2-1.4 g/cc
Free Silica: No Free Silica
Type: Organic
Recyclability: Low
Surface Etching: None
Packaging Options
Bags: 40 | 50 lbs.
Recommended Blasting Conditions
Nozzle Pressure: 60-90 psi
Working Distance from Surface: 6–36 inches
Inhaling dusts from abrasive blasting may result in serious injury, disease, or death.
According to OSHA, only a Type CE NIOSH-certified blasting airline respirator with positive pressure blasting helmet should be used for abrasive blasting.