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3M™ Classic Roofing Granules are available in a variety of beautiful colors.
Tough, dense, non-porous, weather and UV resistant, ceramic-coated rock.
Includes proprietary post-treatment and adhesion promoter coating to reduce staining, color variability and improve adhesion.
Available in Size 11, Size 14 and Size 18 grade.

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For industrial/occupational use only. Not for consumer sale or use.

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Attribute Name	Value
Brand	3M™
Bulk Density (Imperial)	93 lb/ft³ - 99 lb/ft³ Packed (3M TM058)
Color Durability	Has been proven by long-term field performance and accelerated weathering tests
Color Family	Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Red, White
Deoiled Color	Shipments will be +/- 1.0 unit to standard for Lab* (3M TM007)
Dust	0.2% Maximum <100 Mesh US Sieve (150 µm) (3M TM045)
Grade	11, 14, 18
Hardness	6.0-7.0 Moh's Mineral Scale
Moisture Content	0.3% Maximum (3M TM057)
Opacity	3M Roofing Granules are opaque to protect the asphalt substrate from the effects of sunlight
Packaging	1.1 Ton Bag, 2 Ton Bag, 50 lb Bag, Bulk Railcar, Bulk Truck
Product Color	Black, Blue, Blue Gray, Brown Slate Blend, Buff, Dark Black, Dark Brown, Dark Red, Dark Tan, Gray, Green, Light Black, Light Blue, Light Brown, Light Gray, Light Tan, Medium Black, Medium Gray, Olive, Red, Terracotta, White
Product Type	Classic
Quarry Source	Corona, CA, Little Rock, AR, Pittsboro, NC, Wausau, WI
Specific Gravity	2.55-2.70 (3M TM001)

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3M™ Classic Roofing Granules are available in a variety of beautiful colors.
Tough, dense, non-porous, weather and UV resistant, ceramic-coated rock.
Includes proprietary post-treatment and adhesion promoter coating to reduce staining, color variability and improve adhesion.
Available in Size 11, Size 14 and Size 18 grade.
Sold in 1.1 and 2 ton bags, bulk truck and railcar.
3M™ Classic Roofing Granules are manufactured in the USA.

3M™ Classic Roofing Granules combined in asphalt roofing shingles gives a roof extra protection against the elements of weather. These granules are a tough and durable element that will add appeal to any roof.

3M™ Classic Roofing Granules are a natural mineral product with a colored ceramic coating. These roofing granules maintain their visual appeal with prolonged exposure to the weather due to their UV resistance and non-porous structure; acting as the first layer of protection for asphalt shingles.

View the color guides below to see our color options.

Corona, CA Color Guide (PDF, 1.17 MB)
Little Rock, AR Color Guide (PDF, 7.33 MB)
Wausau, WI Color Guide (PDF, 2.70 MB)
Pittsboro, NC Color Guide (PDF, 1.19 MB)

With 3M producing the roofing granules it allows the shingle manufacturers to create the asphalt shingles that you see across the country. We value our partnership with our manufactures who allow homeowners to have a variety of shingle choices and colors that will be visually appealing to their home.

Learn about the manufacturers who provide asphalt shingles with 3M™ Classic Roofing Granules.

https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/roofing-granules-us/resources/manufacturers/

3M™ Blended Color Granules

3M color granules that are blended with more than one color are designed to be dropped into the manufacturing process with no additional need for in-line blending. The mixture of granule colors will complement asphalt shingle blends for use on cap sheets or other roofing installations.

View the blended color granule mixtures within the Little Rock, AR Color Guide (PDF, 7.33 MB).

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For industrial/occupational use only. Not for consumer sale or use.

3M industrial and occupational products are intended, labeled, and packaged for sale to trained industrial and occupational customers for workplace use. Unless specifically stated otherwise on the applicable product packaging or literature, these products are not intended, labeled, or packaged for sale to or use by consumers (e.g., for home, personal, primary or secondary school, recreational/sporting, or other uses not described in the applicable product packaging or literature), and must be selected and used in compliance with applicable health and safety regulations and standards (e.g., U.S. OSHA, ANSI), as well as all product literature, user instructions, warnings, and other limitations, and the user must take any action required under any recall, field action, or other product use notice. Misuse of 3M industrial and occupational products may result in injury, sickness, death, or property damage. For help with product selection and use, consult your on-site safety professional, industrial hygienist, or other subject matter expert.