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Walnut Shell Media

• Walnut Shell Media Designations:

Chemical Name: Walnut shell

• Walnut Shell Media Description:

Walnut shells were originally developed for cleaning gasoline and diesel engines due to its lack of silicon and Toughness. It will clean metals, alloys and plastics without scratching or pitting the surface. Walnut shell abrasives are specially manufactured to eliminate mineral contamination and/or metal contamination. Blast cleaning with walnut shell abrasives are now commonly used to remove everything from paint, rust, chemical and carbon deposits, to lacquer and scale. One of the most popular use is the deflashing of molded plastic parts.

• Walnut Shell Media Typical Chemical Properties Available:

1) Protein factor: 5.30 x g of nitrogen = protein content
2) Phytate content: 760 mg/100 g
3) Water activity: aw = .64 at 4% Moisture and 21 deg. C
4) Free fatty acids: 20 mg/100 g of fresh kernels

• Walnut Shell Media Physical Grades Available:

1) Coarse Grades: 4/12, 6/10, and 8/12 mainly 100 mesh

2) Medium Grades: 10/20, 12/20, and 14/30(coarse)

3) Fine Grades: 20/30, 20/40, 30/60, 35/60, 40/60, 30/100, 40/100, 100/200, -60 mesh,
-100 mesh, -200 mesh and -325 mesh

4) Military Specification: MIL-G-5634C

• Walnut Shell Physical Constants:

• Walnut Shell Typical Applications:

Nut plug, Cellulosic fiber, Filter media, Blasting, Jet Blast, Deburring, and polishing.

• Walnut Shell End Use Industries:

Construction, resin, plywood, laminated veneer lumber, furniture, rubber, paint and cosmetic industries

• Walnut Shell Packaging:

Jars, pails, drums, multiply paper bags, bulk bags and fiberboard containers. For further information on packaging options Contact READE.

• Walnut Shell TSCA (SARA Title III) Status:

Not listed For further information please call the E.P.A. at 1.202.554.1404

• Walnut Shell CAS Number:

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