{"product_id":"actichem-granite-polishing-cream-946ml","title":"Actichem Granite Polish 946ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActichem Granite Polish is a ready-to-use polishing cream for bringing granite and dark stone to a final lustre. It is made in the USA exclusively for Actichem, using the highest-grade crystal abrasive commercially available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grade of the abrasive is the whole point. Cheap polishing powders cut unevenly and run hot, which is what produces orange peel, swirl and burn marks on dark granite — the defects that are visible from across a room and cannot be buffed out. A consistent, high-grade abrasive cuts predictably, stays cooler under the pad and gives a deeper, more even shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works exceptionally well on darker granites, which are the least forgiving surfaces in stone restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Professionals Choose It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl during polishing.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is not as hot as lower-grade powders, so you have more working time and less risk of overworking an area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResistant to orange peeling.\u003c\/strong\u003e The most common visible defect in granite polishing, and the hardest to correct once it has happened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZero dust.\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplied as a cream rather than a powder, so there is no airborne abrasive to inhale, settle on adjacent surfaces or contaminate a finished area. On an occupied site this matters as much as the finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinses easily.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slurry clears with a wet vacuum and a rinse rather than needing to be chased out of every joint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits both fabrication and floor polishing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bench edges and profiles in the shop, floors on site.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves a micro-coating\u003c\/strong\u003e that resists soiling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the genuinely low-hazard products in the range, and the existing description was accurate. Actichem's safety data sheet — version 1.2, issued 22 July 2025 — classifies Granite Polish as a \u003cstrong\u003enon-hazardous chemical and non-dangerous goods\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGHS classification: not applicable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal word: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHazard statements: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoisons Schedule: not applicable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot regulated for transport of dangerous goods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineering controls and personal protective equipment: not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: aluminium oxide (CAS 1344-28-1) 30 – 60%, balance withheld as trade secret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree practical points that are worth knowing anyway\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH is 9.4 – 10.5\u003c\/strong\u003e, mildly alkaline. The existing page listed pH 9; the safety data sheet gives the range above and we have published that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not mix with acids.\u003c\/strong\u003e Section 10 names acids as the only incompatible material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe exposure standard for aluminium oxide is 10 mg\/m³ TWA\u003c\/strong\u003e, which applies to airborne dust. This product is supplied as a cream specifically so that there is no dust — but do not let spilled slurry dry out and then sweep it, and do not decant it into a powder form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications and Surface Suitability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeally suited to darker granites and bluestone. Also used on granite generally for final lustre in both fabrication and floor work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a polishing compound, not a cleaner and not a restoration abrasive. It brings an already-flat, already-honed surface up to gloss. It will not remove scratches, etch marks or lippage — those are honing and grinding jobs that happen before this product comes out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead and understand the safety data sheet before use. Always pre-test in an inconspicuous location. Do not leave the product unattended on sensitive surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMask and tape off surrounding areas\u003c\/strong\u003e to avoid damage to other substrates. Slurry travels further than you expect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemove all waxes and finishes from the stone surface before first use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Polishing over a wax film polishes the wax, not the stone, and the result will not last.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePolishing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply 30 – 40 ml of Granite Polish in the centre of the area being polished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing a slow-speed, heavy-duty machine fitted with a natural pad, work the product over the area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd more product as needed, keeping the cream somewhat thick. A slurry that has gone watery has stopped cutting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork in a slow, even, side-to-side motion for about 10 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePull the slurry back with a squeegee to check the gloss level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce polished, wet vacuum the area. Rinse well, wet vacuum again, and assess gloss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the gloss is acceptable, move on. Overlap areas to blend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen the total area is complete, rinse and wet vacuum the whole floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce dry, buff with a white pad to remove any residue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImmediately after\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRinse and remove any material that has splashed outside the work area to prevent etching.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the point where most damage claims on a polishing job originate — not from the polishing itself but from slurry left to sit on an adjacent surface, a skirting or a fixture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMistakes to Avoid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolishing over wax or a finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e Strip first, or you are polishing a coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLetting the slurry go watery.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the cream thick. Adding water to make it go further stops it cutting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorking too fast or in too small an area.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow, even, side to side, about ten minutes. Rushing produces uneven gloss that is only visible once the floor dries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsing a synthetic pad instead of a natural pad.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pad choice changes the result as much as the compound does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot masking.\u003c\/strong\u003e Splashed slurry on an adjacent surface is the most common source of damage on a polishing job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpecting it to remove scratches.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a final-lustre compound. Scratch removal is a honing job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessing gloss while the floor is wet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet stone always looks glossy. Rinse, vacuum, let it dry, then judge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAP183\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAP183.01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 US quart (946 ml)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark grey liquid or paste\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour (as listed by Actichem)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOdour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFragrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone added\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.4 – 10.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecific gravity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.51 – 1.942\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolubility in water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePartly soluble\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlash point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable — non-combustible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbrasive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminium oxide, 30 – 60%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDilution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReady to use — mix with water to form a slurry in use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 – 40 ml per area being polished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorking time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 10 minutes per area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMachine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow-speed, heavy-duty, natural pad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-hazardous chemical, non-dangerous goods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal word\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoisons Schedule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncompatible with\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States of America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActichem's safety data sheet lists a single pack size of 1 US quart (0.946 L). An earlier version of this page also referred to a 500 ml pack; we have removed that reference pending confirmation from Actichem that the size exists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is orange peel and why does this product resist it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrange peel is a dimpled, uneven gloss that looks like the skin of an orange under raking light. It is caused by inconsistent abrasive particle size and by heat build-up under the pad, both of which make the compound cut unevenly. A consistent high-grade crystal abrasive that runs cooler is the direct answer to both causes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it remove scratches?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a final-lustre polishing compound. Scratch removal, etch removal and flattening are honing and grinding operations that happen before polishing. Polishing a scratched surface gives you a glossy scratch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy a natural pad?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural fibre carries and holds the slurry differently to synthetic and generates less heat. Heat is the enemy in granite polishing. If your result is patchy, the pad is the first thing to check after the slurry consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it on marble or limestone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is formulated for granite and bluestone. Marble and other calcareous stone are polished with different compounds and different techniques — pre-test and contact us before committing to a marble floor with this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe to use in an occupied building?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is non-hazardous and dust-free, which makes it one of the more straightforward products to use on an occupied site. The practical constraints are the machine noise, the wet floor and the need to mask surrounding surfaces, not the chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much will I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThirty to forty millilitres per area worked, with more added to keep the slurry thick. Actual consumption depends on stone hardness, how far the surface is from the target gloss and how large your working sections are. Estimate from a trial section on the actual stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens if slurry dries on an adjacent surface?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse it off before it dries. Dried slurry is harder to remove and, on some surfaces, can leave marking. Masking is faster than remediation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-stone-soap-5-ltr\"\u003eActichem Stone Soap\u003c\/a\u003e — the maintenance cleaner for the polished floor. It is particularly good on post-polishing cleans, which is exactly the job that follows this one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-stone-gel-pro-5-ltr\"\u003eActichem Stone Gel Pro\u003c\/a\u003e — acid-free cream cleanser for scale and soap scum. Removes the soiling before polishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-tile-and-grout-sealer-pro-5l\"\u003eActichem Stone Sealer Pro\u003c\/a\u003e — water-based penetrating sealer to protect the finished surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-solv-sealer-gold-5ltr\"\u003eActichem Solv Sealer Gold\u003c\/a\u003e — solvent-based sealer for dense granite, where a water-based sealer will not penetrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGranite Polish is the compound to reach for when the surface is flat and honed and the only thing left to do is bring up the shine — particularly on dark granite, where every defect shows. High-grade crystal abrasive, cooler working, resistant to orange peel, zero dust, and it rinses out cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also genuinely non-hazardous: no signal word, no hazard statements, no poisons schedule, no dangerous goods classification, and Actichem states no personal protective equipment is required. That is rare in this catalogue and worth saying plainly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety Data Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/202507-Actichem-Granite-Polishing-Cream-AP183.pdf\"\u003eActichem Granite Polishing Cream Safety Data Sheet — version 1.2, issued 22 July 2025\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSKU: AP183.01\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure whether the floor in front of you needs polishing, honing or grinding? Contact Carpet Cleaners Warehouse before you order. Polishing compound applied to a surface that is not yet flat will not fix it, and the trial section is what tells you which stage you are actually at.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Actichem","offers":[{"title":"946ml","offer_id":47293144105173,"sku":"AP183.01","price":161.96,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/Actichem-Granite-Polish-946ml.jpg?v=1780551637","url":"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-granite-polishing-cream-946ml","provider":"Carpet Cleaners Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}