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SSPC-AB 2
March 2, 2015
Editorial Revision February 15, 2016
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ABRASIVE STANDARD NO. 2
Cleanliness of Recycled Ferrous Metallic Abrasives
1. Scope 3.3 AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND
MATERIALS (ASTM) STANDARDS:1
1.1 This standard contains requirements for the cleanliness
of recycled ferrous metallic blast cleaning abrasives (the “work D3335 Test Method for Low Concentrations of
mix”) used for the removal of coatings, paints, scale, rust and Lead, Cadmium and Cobalt in Paint by
other foreign matter from steel or other surfaces. Laboratory Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
and field testing procedures to determine conformance to the D4940 Test Method for Conductimetric Analysis
requirements of the standard are also included. of Water Soluble Ionic Contaminants of
Blasting Abrasives
2. Description
D7393 Standard Practice for Indicating Oil in
Abrasives
2.1 FERROUS METALLIC ABRASIVES: Ferrous metallic
abrasives are used for blast cleaning steel and other surfaces
4. Requirements for Recycled Work Mix Abrasives
in field and shop locations. The inherent value of ferrous
metallic abrasives is their ability to be recycled many times.
4.1 Unless otherwise specified, the recycled work mix shall
The recycled abrasive must be cleaned to remove abrasive
meet the requirements of Sections 4.2 through 4.6 prior to first
fines and debris, including paint, rust, mill scale, and other
use at each jobsite. The work mix shall meet the requirements
contaminants generated during the blast cleaning of steel or
of Sections 4.4, 4.5, and 4.6 when tested thereafter at
other surfaces.
12-hour intervals or once per work shift, whichever is shorter.
Nonconforming work mix shall not be used, shall be removed
2.2 RECYCLED ABRASIVE WORK MIX: The work mix
from equipment and shall be disposed of in accordance with
develops during blast cleaning and recycling and is composed
federal, state, and local regulations and project specification
of new media and, recycled clean media that meets the
requirements (see Notes 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3).
requirements of Sections 4.1 through 4.6 of this standard. The
new abrasive being added may consist of shot, grit, or a mix
4.2 The abrasive material as supplied shall comply with
of shot and grit.
all applicable Federal, state/provincial and local regulations.
Material Safety Data Sheets shall be furnished for all abrasive
3. Referenced Standards
materials supplied (see Note 6.4).
3.1 The latest issue, revision, or amendment of the
4.3 LEAD CONTENT: The maximum lead content of
referenced standards in effect on the date of invitation to bid
the work mix shall be 0.1% by weight (1000 parts per million
shall govern, unless otherwise specified.
[ppm]). Collect a single random sample of approximately 115
grams [g] (1/4 pound [lb]) of the work mix for testing according
3.1.1 If there is a conflict between the requirements of
to requirements of ASTM D3335.
any of the cited referenced standards and this standard, the
requirements of this standard shall prevail.
4.4 WATER-SOLUBLE CONTAMINANTS: A single
random sample of approximately 300 milliliters (10 fluid
3.2 SSPC: THE SOCIETY FOR PROTECTIVE
ounces) of cleaned work mix shall be tested for conductivity
COATINGS STANDARD
in accordance with ASTM D4940. The conductivity of the
abrasive work mix shall not exceed 1000 micromhos/cm
PA 17 Procedure for Determining Conformance
(1 mho = 1 siemen). The test shall be performed once every
to Steel Profile/Surface Roughness/ Peak
12 hours or once every work shift, whichever period is shorter
Count Requirements
(see Notes 6.2 and 6.3).
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4.5 OIL CONTENT: A single random sample of the abrasive 6.4 Special precautions may be needed to avoid exceeding
work mix shall be tested in accordance with ASTM D7393. permissible exposure limits (PELs) when removing hazardous
There shall be no evidence of oil in the water used for the test, materials. Conform to all safety and regulatory requirements
either on the surface or as an emulsion. The test results shall based on the applicable federal, state and local requirements.
be reported; however since the test is being performed on a
recycled work mix, reporting the abrasive manufacturer and 6.5 Examples of Specification Language: The
batch/lot number, and size designation as required by ASTM examples in Notes 6.5.1 and 6.5.2 may be used if the test
D7393 is not a requirement of SSPC-AB 2. for non-abrasive residue or the preparation of a test area is
desired. Italicized language between square brackets provides
4.6 PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION: The particle options for the specifier.
size distribution of the clean work mix shall be capable of
achieving and maintaining the profile within the specified 6.5.1 The cleaned work mix shall meet the requirements
range as determined by the procedure in SSPC-PA 17. (See of SSPC-AB 2, including testing for non-abrasive residue in
Note 6.5 and subsections and Appendix A for examples of accordance with the procedure described in the Appendix to
specification language for optional tests that may be used to SSPC-AB 2 [prior to first use/at other specified frequency].
assess the particle size distribution and determine the amount
of nonabrasive residue.) New shot, grit, or a mix of shot and 6.5.2 The cleaned work mix shall meet the requirements
grit shall be added periodically to the work mix to maintain the of SSPC-AB 2. Within 15 minutes after the start of surface
specified profile range. preparation [daily/other specified frequency] a test area
measuring at minimum 61 x 61 centimeters (2 x 2 feet) shall
5. Disclaimer be prepared and shall meet specified requirements for [surface
cleanliness/surface dust/surface profile range]. The test area
5.1 This is a consensus standard developed by SSPC: shall be accepted by the [facility owner’s representative] prior
The Society for Protective Coatings. While every precaution to continuation of production.
is taken to ensure that all information furnished in SSPC
standards is as accurate, complete and useful as possible, Appendix: Procedure for Determining Amount of
SSPC cannot assume responsibility nor incur any obligation Non-Abrasive Residue in Work Mix (nonmandatory
resulting from the use of any materials or methods specified unless specified by procurement documents)
therein, or of the standard itself.
This procedure requires
5.2 This standard does not attempt to address problems • Two empty plastic or paper cups capable of holding
concerning safety and health associated with its use. The user 100-gram “grab” samples
of this standard, as well as the user of all products or practices • A scale accurate to 0.10 gram (0.0035 oz.) with a
described herein, is responsible for instituting appropriate “tare” function.
health and safety practices and for ensuring compliance with • A sheathed magnet (a magnet enclosed by a plastic
all governmental regulations. sheath, see Figure A1).
6. Notes Step 1: Label one cup A and the other B. Tare the weight
of Cup A. If the scale does not have a “tare” function, weigh and
Notes are not requirements of this standard. record the weight of Cup A, the weight of Cup A is subtracted
from the measured weight in Step 8 before determining if the
6.1 Spent abrasives may contain hazardous paint and requirements of the standard have been met.
other foreign matter. Disposal, storage, and handling of spent
abrasives shall be performed in compliance with all applicable Step 2: Using Cup A, obtain a “grab” sample taken at
Federal, state/provincial, and local regulations and project random from the cleaned work mix. The sample weight shall
requirements. be approximately 100 g (3.5 oz.). Weigh the sample on the
scale. Subtract the weight of the cup if the scale does not
6.2 If non-compliant work mix is detected during continuous have a “tare” function. Record the weight of the sample to the
recycling, blasting and handling equipment should be checked nearest 0.1g.
for residual contamination after removal of the contaminated
media. Following cleaning, new compliant media should be fed Step 3: Spread the material over a clean surface of
through the equipment and again tested for compliance with approximately 0.1 square meter [m2] (1 square foot [ft2]).
requirements of SSPC-AB 2 before production work resumes.
Step 4: Place the sheathed magnet in contact with the
6.3 The limitation for abrasive conductivity is based on spread “grab” sample from Cup A. The magnet must remain
pressure immersion testing and accelerated outdoor exposure in contact with the bottom of the interior surface of the plastic
tests performed by SSPC.2 sheath. Note: Care must be taken not to pick up too much
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SSPC report 91-07, Effect of Surface Contaminants on Coating Life, (June 1991).
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magnetic material at one time to avoid trapping non-magnetic
particles among the magnetic particles.
Figure A1
Separating Metallic Abrasive from the Work Mix
Using a Sheathed Magnet
Step 5: While keeping the magnet in contact with the
interior surface of the plastic sheath, move the sheathed
magnet over Cup B. Deposit the collected material into Cup
B by raising the magnet from the bottom of the plastic sheath.
Step 6: Return the sheathed magnet to the screened
portion of the abrasive and repeat Steps 4 through 6 until no
more magnetic material is retrieved from the spread “grab”
sample.
Step 7: Return the non-magnetic material from the “grab”
sample into Cup A. Weigh Cup A and compare the tared weight
of the non-magnetic material to the tared weight of the “grab”
sample recorded in Step 2. If the weight of the non-magnetic
material in Cup A is greater than 1 percent of the weight of the
initial sample, the work mix shall be recleaned.
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