
Garnet sand
Garnet is a natural minerals and not a by products of a chemical process. It is inert and non-toxic and virtually free of silica, thus excluding any danger whatsoever of silicosis hazard. Garnet has a very low dust emission. This makes it safe for the operator , does not pollute the atmosphere and causes minimal disturbance in the vicinity and adjoining areas. In consequence the use of natural garnet as an abrasive has won a worldwide approval among occupational health authorities. Moreover, as Garnet is an environment friendly material ,It is now gaining favor with many environment protection authorities, for the following main reasons:
(1) Garnet does not pollute the atmosphere because it has very low dust emission. Therefore it offers no known health hazard.
(2) When used offshore, does not contaminate or foul the sea-bed nor disturb marine life.
(3) Due to its high productivity, less garnet is used and therefore less cleanup and disposal.
(4) As garnet could be recycled several times and also being a natural non-toxic mineral, it does not Crete disposal problems as other slag abrasives do.
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