PROPER ABRASIVES TO USE TO CLEAN MATERIALS
| MATERIALS TO BE CLEANED | |||||
ABRASIVES |
Carbon & low Alloy Steel | Corrosion Resistant Steel | Aluminum & Aluminum Alloys | Magnesium & Magnesium Alloys | Copper & Copper Alloys |
| Emery Paper, Emery Cloth |
Recommend | Acceptable | Prohibited | Prohibited | Acceptable |
| Aluminum Oxide Paper or Cloth |
Acceptable | Recommend | Recommend | Acceptable | Recommend |
| Scotch-Brite A Pads or Discs |
Acceptable | Recommend | Recommend | Acceptable | Recommend |
| Steel Wool |
Acceptable | Prohibited | Prohibited | Prohibited | Prohibited |
| Aluminum Wool |
Prohibited | Prohibited | Acceptable | Acceptable | Prohibited |
| Stainless Steel Wool |
Acceptable | Recommend | Acceptable | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Carbon Steel Brush |
Recommend | Prohibited | Prohibited | Prohibited | Prohibited |
| Stainless Steel Brush |
Acceptable | Recommend | Acceptable | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Scotch-Brite S Pads or Discs |
Acceptable | Recommend | Prohibited | Prohibited | Prohibited |
| Monel Brush |
Acceptable | Acceptable | Recommend | Recommend | Acceptable |