One-step lead paint abatement
Blastox® is a pre-blended abrasive additive that stabilizes lead at the point of impact, helping convert lead-contaminated abrasive waste into non-hazardous material while supporting TCLP compliance and lower disposal costs.
Pre-blended lead stabilization
Blastox® arrives on site premixed into the abrasive. There is no mixing, metering or additional application steps needed at the job site when using this technology. Also, you will not incur additional labor costs that other lead paint abatement techniques require. The spent abrasive waste can be tested via TCLP to classify the waste as non-hazardous once blasted. Typical add rate is 15% Blastox® by volume. Rates may vary based on project specifications. For example, if wet blasting add rates are required at 20% Blastox® by volume of abrasive.
pH Adjustment – Supports the chemical conditions needed to reduce lead leachability.
Chemical Reactions – Reacts with lead particles to form a less-soluble lead compound.
Encapsulation – Helps physically isolate and stabilize lead within the spent abrasive waste.
No additional field application step
Blastox® is supplied pre-blended with compatible abrasive blasting media. The material arrives ready for use, allowing contractors to blast in the same manner as a normal project while the chemistry stabilizes lead in the generated waste.
Proper containment is still required for lead paint removal, and the spent abrasive waste should be sampled and tested after blasting.
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This is where Blastox® pre-blended abrasive makes a difference. By stabilizing lead at the point of impact, Blastox® converts hazardous waste into non-hazardous material, significantly lowering disposal costs while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
Project-specific information helps TDJ Group evaluate product fit, abrasive requirements, testing needs, and potential disposal savings.
Product recommendations depend on project-specific coatings, analytical data, abrasive media, blasting method, containment, waste testing, and applicable requirements.
Lead paint removal benefits
Blastox® is a specially engineered abrasive additive that, when mixed with standard blasting media, chemically reacts with lead particles. This reaction forms an insoluble lead compound that prevents the lead from leaching into the environment.
Lead-based coating removal
Lead-based paint has been widely used in industrial, military, and commercial structures for decades. However, due to the serious health risks associated with lead exposure, its removal is now strictly regulated by agencies such as the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). Traditional lead paint removal methods generate hazardous waste, leading to high disposal costs and complex compliance requirements.
Traditional abrasive blasting of lead-based coatings can generate hazardous waste that requires special handling, transportation, and disposal.
Lead paint removal projects must account for EPA, OSHA, TCLP, containment, worker-safety, and disposal requirements.
Hazardous waste classification can significantly increase containment, transportation, treatment, and landfill expenses.
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Regulatory acceptance
It’s been approved by the Federal Highway Administration, EPA and as well as most state DOTs. Many industrial engineers specify it by name. For more information on One Step lead paint abatement, please see our Technical Literature.
Blastox®, as well as other TDJ chemistries is a complex calcium silicate based product.
Blastox® stabilized waste complies not only with TCLP standards, but also with:
Lead paint abatement applications
The ability to stabilize lead at the source makes Blastox® an ideal solution for industries dealing with lead-based coatings.
Bridge restoration
Shipyards and marine structures
Military facilities
Power plants
Industrial structures
Commercial facilities
Storage tanks
Lead-painted steel structures
Common questions
No. Blastox® arrives pre-blended with the abrasive media, so there is no separate mixing, metering, or product-application step required at the project site.
Blastox® can be integrated into compatible wet or dry abrasive blasting operations. Product selection and project planning should reflect the blasting equipment, abrasive media, coating, containment, and site requirements.
Representative samples of the spent abrasive waste should be collected and tested using TCLP. Disposal classification depends on the confirmatory test results and applicable project and landfill requirements.
Blastox® works through multiple mechanisms, including pH adjustment, chemical reactions, and encapsulation. These mechanisms help reduce the ability of lead to leach from the generated waste.
Blastox® is used for lead paint removal on bridges, shipyards, military facilities, industrial structures, storage tanks, commercial facilities, and power plants.
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Contact TDJ Group to discuss your lead paint removal project, abrasive blasting method, coating data, containment requirements, testing needs, and potential non-hazardous disposal savings.
TDJ Group focuses on results as a pioneer and innovative in environmental solutions. An Innovator and Leader for Chemistries Used in Industrial Waste Treatment Projects. More than 1,000,000 tons of industrial wastes have been eliminated.
While meeting the EPA definition of a preferred stabilization technology might sound impressive, research by several, highly trained and reputable agencies proving the long-term performance of our chemistries is even more remarkable.