| Density |
|
|
|
Bulk Density, Loose |
Ave Lbs/cu ft |
| Size |
|
|
|
Very Fine - 100 mesh and under |
A |
|
Fine - 1/8" mesh and under |
B |
|
Granular - 1/2" mesh and under |
C |
|
Lumpy - containing lumps over 1/2" |
D |
|
Irregular - fibrous, string, etc. |
E |
| Flowability |
|
|
|
Very free flowing |
1 |
|
Free flowing |
2 |
|
Average Flowability |
3 |
|
Sluggish |
4 |
| Abrasiveness |
|
|
|
Mildly abrasive |
5 |
|
Moderately abrasive |
6 |
|
Extremely abrasive |
7 |
| Other Characteristics |
|
|
|
Aerates & becomes fluid |
F |
|
Becomes plastic |
G |
|
Builds up & hardens |
H |
|
Contaminable, affecting use |
J |
|
Decomposes - deteriorates in storage |
K |
|
Degradable, affecting use |
L |
|
Elevated temperature |
M |
|
May contain explosive dust |
N |
|
Flammability |
O |
|
Generates static electricity |
P |
|
Gives off harmful or toxic fumes or gas |
Q |
|
Highly corrosive |
R |
|
Hydroscopic |
S |
|
Interlocks, mats or agglomerates |
T |
|
Mildly corrosive |
U |
|
Oils present |
V |
|
Packs under pressure |
W |
|
Stickiness |
X |
|
Very dusty |
Y |
|
Very light and fluffy |
Z |
