AB 1 Qualified Products

Qualified product list for non-metallic abrasives meeting requirements of AB 1

In response to requests from facility owner and abrasive supplier members, we have developed an online Qualified Product List (QPL) that will list non-metallic abrasives certified to meet the requirements of Section 4 of SSPC-AB 1 after verification by third-party testing. This list will enable specifiers and facility owners to quickly select suitable certified media for projects.

The list of certified media is accessible to the public from this site. Manufacturers of non-metallic abrasive media can apply for certification by submitting a completed application form accompanied by copies of test results, safety data sheets, and completed quality attestation forms from third-party testing laboratories on the laboratory letterhead. We may contact the laboratories to confirm that testing was performed. Laboratory tests must be performed in accordance with the requirements of the SSPC-AB 1 standard including the standards referenced in it that are in effect at the time the application is submitted.

Listings on the QPL are valid for two-year periods from the date the certification letter is issued. After the two-year period expires, the material must be retested to remain certified and be listed on the QPL.

Verification Testing: Certified abrasives have successfully met all AB 1 testing criteria and have been verified by laboratory testing under controlled conditions to produce the Profile Grade for which they are certified, as shown below:

  • Grade 1 – Abrasives that produce surface profiles of 0.5 to 1.5 mils (13 to 38 micrometers [μm]) when tested in accordance with Section 4.1.8.
  • Grade 2 – Abrasives that produce surface profiles of 1.0 to 2.5 mils (25 to 64 μm) when tested in accordance with Section 4.1.8.
  • Grade 3 – Abrasives that produce surface profiles of 2.0 to 3.5 mils (51 to 89 μm) when tested in accordance with Section 4.1.8.
  • Grade 4 – Abrasives that produce surface profiles of 3.0 to 5.0 mils (75 to 127 μm) when tested in accordance with Section 4.1.8.
  • Grade 5 – Abrasives that produce surface profiles of 4.0 to 6.0 mils (102 to 152 μm) when tested in accordance with Section 4.1.8.

We reserve the right to obtain samples of unused qualified media for verification testing during the certification term. The sample may be obtained from the field by us, by the contractor, or by the owner. The verification testing may include any or all the tests required by AB 1 at our discretion.

If verification testing finds the material out of compliance, the manufacturer is notified, and has 2 to 3 days to supply replacement conforming product to the customer and to AMPP with laboratory test verification of conformance. The manufacturer shall be responsible for costs associated with testing required to confirm correction of nonconformities. The product shall be removed from QPL until test results confirm the product meets SSPC-AB 1 requirements.

For more information about participating in the AB 1 Program, please contact AB1@ampp.org.

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List of SSPC-AB 1 Qualified Products

(As of December 6, 2023)
Company Product Profile Grade AB 1 Media Type AB 1 Silica Class SSPC AB 1 including Appendix B Certification  Expires Processing Plant Location
10X Engineered Materials, LLC
Mr. Nathaniel Griffin
10X Engineered Materials, LLC
1162 Manchester Ave.
Wabash, IN 46992
nathaniel.griffin@10xem.com
614.596.1533
KinetiX 20/40 Grades 3, 4 II Manufactured Tempered Mineral A October 1, 2024 Wabash, Indiana
KinetiX 20/70 Grade 3
KinetiX 40/70 Grades 2, 3
EpiX EP Grades 2, 3
EpiX MP Grade 2
Abrasives Inc.
Jan Boyer
4090 Highway 49
Glen Ullin, ND 58631
jboyer@abrasivesinc.com
701-348-3610
Black Magic 8/20 Grade 5 II, Coal Slag A April 12, 2025 4090 Highway 49
Glen Ullin, ND 58631
Black Magic 16/40 Grade 5
Black Magic 20/40 Grades 4, 5
Black Magic 30/60 Grades 3, 4
Black Magic 40/60 Grade 3
Bellemare Abrasives & Minerals
Dave Beaudoin
8750 Boulevard Industriel
Trois-Rivières, QC
G9A 5E1
abrasives@groupbellemare.com
1-866-885-4366
Pro-Grit #30-60 Grades 3, 4 II, Copper Slag A February 1, 2025 Trois-Rivières, QC Canada
Blastrite PTY LTD
Lizette Venter
16th Floor
2 Long Street
Cape Town
South Africa 8001
+27214171700
Platinum Grit B40-LC Grade 3 II, Magnesium Iron Silicate A December 1, 2025 Rustenburg, Norh West Province, South Africa
Platinum Grit B60-LC Grade 4
Platinum Grit B90-LC Grade 4
Platinum Grit B100-LC Grade 5
Carlton Glass Enterprises, Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Amos Syn
Carlton Glass Enterprises, Pvt. Ltd.
29 Changi North Crescent
Singapore 499619
amossyn@carltonglass.com.sg
+65 97226628
Illumiglas Grades 3, 4 II, Crushed Glass A September 1, 2024 Singapore
GNP Graystar Specialty Materials
Mr. Matthew Zon
37 John Glenn Dr.
Amherst, NY 14228
716-759-6600
MZon@GNPGraystar.com
Rock Ridge Garnet #36 Grade 3 I, Garnet A January 1, 2026 JH Mining Co, Ltd.
No. 88 Fengquan Road, Donghai County, Lianyungang City, 222311 Jiangsu Province, CHINA
Rock Ridge Garnet #30/60 Grade 3
Rock Ridge Garnet #80 Grade 2
Rock Ridge Garnet #120 Grade 2
Green Diamond Performance Materials
Mr. Steve Rupe
500 E. 6th Street
Riddle, OR 97469
541-984-3111
srupe@greendiamondpm.com
1630 Grade 4 Fused Magnesium Orthosilicate A March 31, 2025 Riddle, OR
1636 Grade 4
1650 Grade 4
2050 Grade 4
3050 Grades 3, 4
3060 Grade 3
8x16 Grades 4, 5
GDM28 Grade 3
GDM38 Grades 3, 4
GDM48 Grade 4
GDX36 Grade 4
GDX45 Grade 3
Harsco Environmental
Ms. Kim Papania
350 Poplar Church Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
724-591-1543
kpapania@harsco.com
Sure-Cut Edge X-Fine Grade 3 II, Ferronickel Slag A February 1, 2026 13040-A Market St.
Houston, TX 77016
Sure-Cut Edge Fine Grades 3, 4
Sure-Cut Edge Medium Grades 4, 5
Harsco Environmental
Ms. Kim Papania
350 Poplar Church Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
724-591-1543
kpapania@harsco.com
Sure-Cut Velocity X-Fine Grade 3 II, Demetallized Steel Slag A April 1, 2024 13090 East Manitow Road
Pekin, IL 61555
Sure-Cut Velocity Fine Grade 4, 5
Sure-Cut Velocity Medium2 Grade 5
Harsco Environmental
Ms. Kim Papania
350 Poplar Church Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
724-591-1543
kpapania@harsco.com
Black Beauty Platinum Fine Grades 3, 4 II, Demetallized Steel Slag A April 1, 2024 13090 East Manitow Road
Pekin, IL 61555
Black Beauty Platinum Medium Grades 4, 5
Black Beauty Platinum Coarse Grade 5
Harsco Environmental
Ms. Kim Papania
350 Poplar Church Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
724-591-1543
kpapania@harsco.com
Black Beauty X- Fine Grades 3, 4 II, Coal Slag A May 1, 2024 5205 Rt. 2 South
Moundsville, WV 26041
Black Beauty Fine Grades 4, 5
Black Beauty Medium Grades 4, 5
Harsco Environmental
Ms. Kim Papania
350 Poplar Church Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
724-591-1543
kpapania@harsco.com
Black Beauty X- Fine Grades 3, 4 II, Coal Slag A May 1, 2024 7100 W. 9th Ave.
Gary, IN 46406
Black Beauty Fine Grade 4
Black Beauty Medium Grades 4, 5
Harsco Environmental
Ms. Kim Papania
350 Poplar Church Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
724-591-1543
kpapania@harsco.com
Black Beauty X- Fine Grades 3, 4 II, Coal Slag A May 1, 2024 9001 State Route 176
Drakesboro, KY 42337
Black Beauty Fine Grades 3, 4
Black Beauty Medium Grades 4, 5
Harsco Environmental
Ms. Kim Papania
350 Poplar Church Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
724-591-1543
kpapania@harsco.com
Black Beauty Iron-Copper X-Fine Grades 3, 4 II, Iron-Copper Slag A May 1, 2024 905 South Port Road
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
Black Beauty Iron-Copper Fine Grades 4, 5
Black Beauty Iron-Copper Medium Grade 5
Harsco Environmental
Ms. Kim Papania
350 Poplar Church Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
724-591-1543
kpapania@harsco.com
Black Beauty X- Fine Grades 3, 4 II, Coal Slag A May 1, 2024 905 South Port Road
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
Black Beauty Fine Grade 4
Black Beauty Medium Grade 5
Harsco Environmental
Ms. Kim Papania
350 Poplar Church Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
724-591-1543
kpapania@harsco.com
Black Beauty X- Fine Grade 3 II, Coal Slag A May 1, 2024 226 E. 1640 Road
Pawnee, IL 62558
Black Beauty Fine Grade 4
Black Beauty Medium Grades 4, 5
Harsco Environmental
Ms. Kim Papania
350 Poplar Church Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
724-591-1543
kpapania@harsco.com
Black Beauty Iron
X-Fine
Grades 3, 4 II, Iron-Copper Slag A May 1, 2024 5959 Old 41A Hwy
Tampa, FL 33619
Black Beauty Iron
Fine
Grades 4, 5
Black Beauty Iron Medium Grades 4, 5
Harsco Environmental
Ms. Kim Papania
350 Poplar Church Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
724-591-1543
kpapania@harsco.com
Black Beauty X- Fine Grade 3 II, Coal Slag A May 1, 2024 5959 Old 41A Hwy
Tampa, FL 33619
Black Beauty Fine Grades 3, 4
Black Beauty Medium Grade 5
Harsco Environmental
Ms. Kim Papania
350 Poplar Church Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
724-591-1543
kpapania@harsco.com
Black Beauty X- Fine Grades 3, 4 II, Coal Slag A July 1, 2024 18730 E 2150 Industrial Park Rd.
LaCygne, KS 66040
Black Beauty Fine Grades 4, 5
Black Beauty Medium Grades 4, 5
Harsco Environmental
Ms. Kim Papania
350 Poplar Church Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
724-591-1543
kpapania@harsco.com
Black Beauty Iron X- Fine Grade 3 II, Iron Copper Slag A July 1, 2024 13040 Market St.
Houston, TX 77015
Black Beauty Iron Fine Grade 4
Black Beauty Iron Medium Grades 4, 5
Harsco Environmental
Ms. Kim Papania
350 Poplar Church Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
724-591-1543
kpapania@harsco.com
Black Beauty Fine Grades 3 & 4 II, Coal Slag A January 1, 2025 13090 East Manito Road
Pekin, IL 61555
Black Beauty Medium Grade 5
Harsco Environmental
Ms. Kim Papania
350 Poplar Church Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
724-591-1543
kpapania@harsco.com
SureCut Velocity Coarse Grades 4 & 5 II, Demetallized Steel Slag A January 1, 2025 7100 W. 9th Ave.
Gary, IN 46406
SureCut Velocity Fine Grades 3 & 4
SureCut Velocity X-Fine Grade 3
Harsco Environmental
Ms. Kim Papania
350 Poplar Church Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
724-591-1543
kpapania@harsco.com
Black Beauty Platinum U-Fine Grade 3 II, Coal Slag A July 1, 2024 7100 W. 9th Ave.
Gary, IN 46406
Black Beauty Platinum Fine Grade 3 & 4
Black Beauty Platinum Medium Grades 4, 5
Mineral Tech Gulf Coast Abrasives, LLC.
Mr. Lloyd Callais
11501 Crosby Lynchburg
Road Crosby, TX 77532
281-462-4420
lcallais@mineraltechllc.com
Emerald Blast Fine Grade 3 II, Nickel Slag A November 1, 2025 11501 Crosby Lynchburg Road
Crosby, TX 77532
Emerald Blast Medium Grades 5
Olimag Sands Inc.
Benoit Piuze
2899 Boul. Frontenac E.
Thetford Mines
Quebec, Canada
G6G 6P6
418-338-3562
b.piuze@olimag.com
JETMAG 30/60 Grades 3, 4 II, Magnesium Silicate A January 9, 2026 725 Caouette Blvd
Thetford Mines
Quebec, Canada
G6G 7X1
JETMAG 32b4 Grade 3
JETMAG 35-70 Grades 2, 3
Opta Group
Trudy Davis
407 Parkside Dr Waterdown, ON
Canada L0R 2H0
940-500-8763
tdavis@optagroupllc.com
Interntional Garnet 20-40 Grades 4, 5 II, Abrasive Material A April 13, 2025 407 Parkside Dr Waterdown, ON
Canada L0R 2H0
Green Grit 20-30 Grade 3
Green Grit 30-60 Grades 3, 4
Rockridge Garnet #36 Grades 3, 4
Rockridge Garnet #80 Grades 2, 3
Rockridge Garnet 30-60 Grades 3, 4
Ebony Grit #20 Grades 3, 4
Emerald Creek #36 Grades 4, 5
Emerald Creek 30-40 Grade 4
Emerald Creek #60 Grade 3
Emerald Creek #80 Grades 2, 3
Opta Group
Trudy Davis
407 Parkside Dr
Waterdown, ON
Canada L0R 2H0
940-500-8763
tdavis@optagroupllc.com
International Garnet 30-60 Grade 4 II, Abrasive Material B April 13, 2025 407 Parkside Dr Waterdown, ON
Canada L0R 2H0
International Garnet #80 Grade 4
U.S. Minerals, Inc.
Eric Houde
18635 West Creek Dr
Tinley Park, IL 60477
708-623-1948
ehoude@us-minerals.com
Black Diamond Iron Silicate X-Fine 30/60 Grades 4, 5 II, Copper Slag A December 1, 2025 Galveston, TX
Black Diamond Iron Silicate Fine 20/40 Grade 4
Black Diamond Iron Silicate Medium 12/40 Grades 4, 5