EcoShell Walnut Shell 60/100

INCI Name: Juglans Mandshurica (Walnut) Shell Powder

Functions: Exfoliant (Physical), Filler

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

Advantages of Ground Walnut Shell

Safety/Environmentally Sound

  1. Non-toxic and biodegradable
  2. Requires no flammable solvents
  3. Dust free
  4. Natural product
  5. Use required on most U.S. Government contracts
  6. Found not to cause Silicosis (can occur from use of sand or silica products)

Cost Effective

  1. Cleans without leaving scratches or pitting
  2. Cleaned parts require no additional machining or fitting
  3. Cleans precision parts without a change in dimensions
  4. Non-corrosive
  5. Lightweight
  6. Pollution prevention

Fast

  1. Surface areas require no drying time
  2. Easy to use
  3. Fast clean up after use
  4. Easy disposal process

Elasticity and Durability

  1. Resistant to rupture and deformation
  2. Limited breakdown
  3. Can be re-used in various applications

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Industries and Applications
  • Sponge Production /Scrubbers
  • Scale Modeling
  • Molded Plastics
  • Micro-Blasting
  • Ceramic Burn -Out Media
  • Cosmetic Exfoliates (Hand, Face, Body, Foot)

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Light Brown Granules
Odor
No Odor
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dry Packing Density 30 - 50lbs per cu ft
Elastic Modulus (MOE)22900
Flash Point380°F
Free Moisture (at 80°C for 15 Hrs)3 - 9%
Hardness – Vickers No.25 - 30
Mohs Scale3 - 4
pH (at 250°C in water)4 - 6
Relative Density/Specific Gravity1.2
Media Sizes
  • 0.15 mm - 0.425 mm
  • 0.0059 in - 0.0165 in
Cosmetic Sizes
  • 0.15 mm - 0.425 mm
  • 0.0059 in - 0.0165 in
Note

Millimeter and inch measurements are approximate.

Regulatory & Compliance

Safety, Healthy and Environmental Regulations/ Legislations
  • US Federal Regulations:

U.S. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Specifically Regulated Substances (29 CFR1910.1001-1050)

No components of this product are present at concentrations greater than or equal to 0.1% and are identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogens by OSHA.

SARA/CERCLA reporting requirements:

No components of this product are found at concentrations greater than or equal to 0.1% and are subject to the SARA/CERCLA reporting requirements.

State Right-to-Know Regulations

No components of this product are found at concentrations greater than or equal to 0.1% and are subject to state Right-to-Know reporting requirements.

  • EU - REACH Status:

A registration number is not available for Walnut Shell and is exempted from registration.

  • CANADA – WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) Classification:

Not a controlled product under Canada WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information
System) classification scheme.

  • MEXICO: 

Hazard Classification: 1-1-0

Carcinogen Status: No data available.

Technical Details & Test Data

Screen Analysis and Typical Percentage Retained
U.S. Mesh 60 80 100
Size (um) 250 180 150
40/100 3.0 68.1 22.1

 

Note

Typical percentage retained is approximate and may vary due to the characteristics of walnut shell. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are per lot produced and supplied upon request at the time of purchase.

Storage & Handling

Conditions for Safe Storage
  • Observe good industrial hygiene practices.
  • Store away from incompatible materials
  • Provide adequate ventilation.