Garnet

Waterjet cutting is often considered a safer alternative to saws and other blade-based cutting solutions. Though safety precautions must be exercised to keep hands away from the jet during cutting, a leak or failure in the system will generally cause a quick drop in pressure to harmless levels. Garnet supports the safer nature of waterjet cutting because it is inert and non-toxic. It will not cause injury or reaction if it comes into contact with skin, and its inert nature makes it safe for conventional disposal.  

The use of garnet as an abrasive additive also helps to reduce the amount of heat energy generated by the cutting process, further reducing the potential for unwanted damage to glass panes. Elevating the cutting capacity of the waterjet also means that the cutting process exerts minimal downward and sideways force on the object being cut, which reduces the need for heavy fixturing as the glass is less prone to movement during the cutting process.