This standard contains requirements for classification@ evaluation@ and performance of mineral and slag or other by-product abrasives used for blast cleaning steel and other surfaces for painting and other purposes. The abrasives covered by this standard are primarily intended for one-time use without recycling@ however@ some media are capable of being recycled. Requirements for work mixes containing recycled media are contained in Sections 4.4.1 and 4.4.2. Unless otherwise specified@ the requirements of this standard are contained in Sections 2 through 6. When specified@ the requirements of Appendix B become mandatory requirements of this standard in addition to the requirements of Sections 2 through 6@ and take precedence over any conflicting requirements in Sections 2 through 6.