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Mexico Clay
3300 Girard NE Albuquerque New Mexico 87107
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For your convenience we’ve provided these online MSDS
sheets and links in a PDF format for easy download. Locate the product about which you
need MSDS material; if the product lists more than one MSDS, be sure to download
them all.
Please also note that you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher in order
to open the files. The Reader software is free to download and the link is
Material Safety Data Sheets provide a comprehensive
overview of our products, including Components, Physical
and Chemical Properties, Handling and Storage, and First
Aid Measures.
Please also note that you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader
5.0 or higher in order to open the files. The Reader
software is free to download and the link is
Adobe Reader download here
From Laguna's Website links to all Chemicals, Laguna pugged clays,
If you are unable to find an MSDS on this site, email us at
sales@nmclay.com and we will send
you what you need.
MSDS: Material Safety Data Sheets
Following the links below you
can download many of the MSDS for products we sell. If
you are unable to find an MSDS on our website,
email us
and we will send you
what you need.
An Important Message From Mayco Colors.
Please Read:
Important safety information
This section of our web-site contains information that is important to all that
work with ceramic products. Please read each section thoroughly and contact
Mayco's Technical Service Department if you have questions or comments. You may
reach the Technical Service Department directly by calling 614-675-2031 or by
contacting us by
e-mail.
Quality Standards
Ceramics is one of the most rewarding and enjoyable of all hobbies, and one of
the safest, if some simple common-sense precautions are taken. Countless ceramic
pieces have been produced without any health or safety problems, but ceramists,
as well as those in virtually every activity, must take some responsibility for
safe practices. Our Health and Safety Bulletin is written for that purpose. In
addition to this bulletin, we urge you to read other health and safety
information, and to talk to your dealer, distributor or certified ceramics
teacher about the safe use of ceramic products.
Ceramic hobby glazes are manufactured with a variety of raw materials. Most
are mined and extracted from the ground. Some of these materials can be
classified as toxic and if misused, can be dangerous. The key to safe use of all
art materials starts with education and training. Mayco Colors strongly urges
you to take classes and attend certification programs before undertaking this
hobby. Contact your Mayco distributor for information on seminars in your area.
All Mayco products meet the highest standards of quality and performance.
Because of the variability in the chemical content of slip, the temperature
uniformity in kilns, the organic materials used in glazes and other variables,
we strongly recommend test firing of any glaze or technique that is new to the
user. It is the responsibility of the end user to ensure that the Mayco product
purchased is suitable for the project being executed. Mayco cannot be
responsible for any incidental or consequential damages that result in whole or
in part from user application and technique.
Spraying of Glazes
Mayco does not recommend to spraying or airbrushing any ceramic product. Mayco
products are designed for brush application. Spraying or airbrushing glaze might
allow you to inhale lead or other potentially harmful materials. For your own
safety and that of others in your business or household, do not spray or
airbrush any product labeled as "Do Not Spray". Commercial ceramic production
facilities do spray lead-bearing glazes, but those facilities must conform to
OSHA regulations that include the use of respirators, medical monitoring,
hygiene guidelines and other safety equipment. For more information, contact
OSHA.
Product Labeling
Always read label instructions thoroughly. Mayco Colors' products are labeled
for material safety. We list toxicity information to meet the standards for
health labeling established by the American Society for Testing and Materials
(ASTM). ASTM reference D-4236 establishes toxicological review and labeling
requirements. All Mayco products are labeled with either a Non-Toxic seal or a
Health Caution seal. If you are using a product that has a Non-Toxic seal, the
product has been reviewed by a certified toxicologist and deemed to have no
health risk associated with the proper use of that material. Therefore, the
product can be sold to any school, healthcare facility or institution. A product
that is marked with a Health Caution Seal will have a health warning and
information regarding its use.
"Food safe" OR "dinnerware safe" are terms that indicate a glaze when applied
and fired properly, will, to the best of our knowledge, meet FDA standards for
lead release. Food safe glazes may be used to make dinnerware and other items
for food and beverage services.
School Use
Health care facilities, institutions and schools in grades K-6 are prohibited
from using toxic materials, and should only use products labels as Non-Toxic.
Keep glazes out of reach of children. For children's craft or ceramic projects,
use only certified Non-Toxic products. Allow children to use them only under
supervision.
Unlabeled Containers
Do not transfer glaze to unlabeled containers. All glazes and art materials are
required to be labeled. It is illegal to re-pack an art material into unlabeled
containers for resale. If you transfer product to a working container or
palette, be sure to dispose of any unused material properly. It is best not to
put it back in the jar, as you may contaminate the product in the original
container.
Material Safety Data Sheets
MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) are available
here on our web-site, and can
be obtained by contacting Mayco's customer service department.
Commercial Sales of Dinnerware
If you resell ceramic ware, Mayco strongly urges you to be aware of the
requirements for the manufacture and resale of ceramic dinnerware. The FDA holds
the producer of dinnerware responsible for having their own dinnerware lead
tested to comply with lead release limits before the ware is sold. Producers of
ceramic dinnerware must implement: appropriate firing controls (bisque and glaze
fire), controls for thickness of application, controls for kiln loading and
other methods to meet the release standards.
Guidelines may be obtained from the Food and Drug Administration. (Note:
Labeling laws in California vary from the FDA guidelines and California ceramic
manufacturers should be aware of those requirements in addition to FDA
requirements.)
Please note that hobbyists, artists, and studios in which ceramics are made
are not considered to be selling ceramic dinnerware and are not required to have
lead release testing done. Hobbyists can continue to use the information on
product labels as their guide for glazing items to be used for food service.
We are very concerned about the safe use of Mayco products. Should you ever
discover a situation that you think might be hazardous in any way, we urge you
to contact us. We also expect that consumers purchasing and using our products
will have enough training and education in ceramics to be able to use them
without endangering themselves or others. If you are not comfortable using
ceramic products, you can obtain proper training through qualified dealers and
distributors and our seminar program.
Mayco cannot be responsible for those who fail to follow safe practices or
label instructions. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact a
knowledgeable dealer, distributor, ceramics teacher or the Mayco Research and
Development Department.
May you have many years of enjoyment from the
wonderful and rewarding hobby of ceramics.
