UNE-EN ISO 11126-1:2026

WARNING Equipment, materials and abrasives used for surface preparation can be hazardous. It

is important to ensure that adequate instructions are given and that all required precautions are

exercised.

This document describes a classification of non-metallic blast-cleaning abrasives for the preparation of steel

substrates before application of paints and related products.

It specifies the characteristics which are required for the complete designation of such abrasives.

This document applies to abrasives supplied in the "new" or unused condition only. It does not apply to

abrasives either during or after use.

NOTE Although this document has been developed specifically to meet requirements for preparation of steelwork,

the properties specified will generally be appropriate for use when preparing other material surfaces, or components,

using blast-cleaning techniques. These techniques are described in ISO 8504-2[1].