Universal Minerals, Inc. (UMI) is a leader in surface preparation innovation. UMI's blasting abrasives - soda blast (SofStrip), garnet abrasive (Sharpjet) and kieserite (MaxxStrip) - have become an integral part of the Best Management Practices for blasting and painting, coatings removal and maintenance operations of our satisfied customers. Carefully sourced from mines worldwide, our abrasives will meet or exceed the requirements imposed by EPA, OSHA, TCEQ and industrial hygiene personnel.