Product Safety

We employed an accredited laboratory that used similar analytical techniques that are a part of NIOSH Method 7500. Specifically, these techniques are X-ray Diffraction (XRD) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The laboratory has developed a specialized approach that can classify quartz particles based upon respective diameters (microns). This information has allowed us to Read more

During our Hazard Classification Study, we studied the potential liberation of respirable quartz from total quartz under normal uses of our products.  The normal uses include proper handling, waterjet cutting, dry abrasive blasting.  In each case during this study, we did not see where respirable quartz was liberated at detectable levels.

BARTON completed the due diligence regarding the proper hazard classification for our garnet abrasives and had a third-party expert lead a scientific Hazard Classification Study.  Not all garnet abrasives are the same, nor have all garnet abrasives suppliers undertaken the same rigorous assessment to accurately classify the hazards with their products.  We encourage you to Read more

BARTON has completed a Hazard Classification Study with the assistance of a PhD-educated safety consultant who specializes in industrial hygiene exposure assessments. The results of the study confirm our garnet products’ respirable quartz (less than 10 microns)  fraction to be less than 0.1%.  The industrial hygiene exposure assessments conducted during the Hazard Classification Study confirmed Read more