Fine Detail and Delicate Surface Work
Ultrafine Crushed Glass Blasting Media, -80 Mesh
Zafa -80 is a fine, powder-like grade for etching, engraving and delicate cleaning where the goal is a smooth matte finish rather than a profile. It's recycled from solar panel cover glass and non-leaded CRT panel glass in Georgia, contains free crystalline silica: <0.1% by NIOSH 7500, and has no labels or debris to mark your work. Best used in a blast cabinet or with wet blasting.
Product Specifications and Quality Checks
Key Features: -80 Mesh
Mesh Grade
-80 mesh ultrafine-grade crushed glass abrasive.
Material Source
Made from recovered solar panel cover glass and non-leaded CRT panel glass.
Clean Feedstock
Uses solar panel cover glass and non-leaded CRT panel glass, not bottle cullet.
Lot-Tested Quality
RCRA metals screening and crystalline-silica XRD.
Technical Specifications
Ultrafine: -80 Mesh
| Specification | Ultrafine -80 |
|---|---|
| Glass source | Solar panel cover glass and non-leaded CRT panel glass, Lawrenceville, GA |
| Metals | Lot-tested for RCRA metals |
| Foreign matter / loss on ignition | Organics (LOI) 0.002%; no oil detected; moisture 0.005% |
| Specific gravity | 2.8 |
| Hardness | Mohs 6 minimum |
| Blasting method | Blast cabinet or wet blasting recommended |
| Packaging | 50 lb bags, FIBC bulk bags, 42,000 lb truckload |
Ultrafine-Grade Abrasive Applications
Applications: -80 Mesh
Confirm substrate compatibility and target profile with a representative trial.
Glass etching and frosting
Decorative patterns on glassware, mirrors and windows.
Stencil engraving
Lettering and designs on glass, stone, wood and signage.
Cabinet cleaning of small parts
Molds, castings and machined components.
Matte finishing of soft metals
Satin finishes on aluminum, brass and copper parts.
Pricing & Packaging
-80 Pricing
| Packaging | Quantity | Price per lb | Price per ton |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIBC bulk bags | 1–3 | $0.130 | $260 |
| FIBC bulk bags | 4 or more | $0.110 | $220 |
| Bulk truckload | 42,000 lb | $0.090 | $180 |
| 50 lb bags | 1–3 pallets | $0.145 | $290 |
| 50 lb bags | 4 or more pallets | $0.125 | $250 |
| 50 lb bags | Truckload, 14+ pallets | $0.105 | $210 |
Prices are for pickup at Lawrenceville, GA. Ton = 2,000 lb. Pickup only; orders are usually ready 2–3 business days after payment.
Need -80 mesh for your next project?
Request a quote or sample and share your quantity and surface-preparation requirements.
Review safety and technical data sheets, see pricing, or compare crushed glass with coal slag.
Handling note
Working with fine media
Fine powders create more airborne dust than coarse grades. Suitable for wet blasting for dust control. Use -80 in a blast cabinet with dust collection, or with wet blasting, and wear respiratory protection as described in the Safety Data Sheet.
Same for every grade
From solar panels to blasting media, all in Georgia
- End-of-life solar panels and CRT displays arrive at CompuPoint USA’s R2v3- and RIOS-certified facility in Lawrenceville, Georgia.
- Solar cover glass and non-leaded CRT panel glass are separated. Leaded CRT funnel glass is kept out and goes only to licensed smelters.
- Zafa Glass crushes, screens and lot-tests the glass for RCRA metals, then bags it as blasting media.
Try Zafa on your next job
Tell us your grade and quantity. We’ll confirm pricing within 2 business days, and your order is usually ready for pickup in Lawrenceville in 2–3 business days. Free sample bags are available for pickup too.