{"title":"Ceramics Safety And Testing Information","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCeramics Materials Safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pdfs-downloads-general-info\"\u003ePDFs, Downloads, General Info \u003c\/a\u003efor more specific information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery individual who comes in contact with clay, glazes and other ceramic materials should be aware of the health hazards involved. The most dangerous materials are found in the form of dry dust, airborne glazes and kiln fumes, all of which can enter the body through the skin, inhalation and ingestion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree silica, which is contained in clay dust, feldspar, and talc can be hazardous through long term absorption or inhalation. The following materials can be especially hazardous: barium, cadmium, chrome, lead, lithium, manganese, Mason Stains, nickel, potassium, selenium, and vanadium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor your safety we suggest the following procedures while working with ceramic materials:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways wear a mask and other protective clothing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep your area clean at all times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead all warnings, directions, and labels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not eat, drink, or smoke in ceramic areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash thoroughly after working.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall fans and other ventilation equipment where necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also have available an AMACO brochure titled\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Art Material Safety in the Classroom and Studio.\" See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pdfs-downloads-general-info\"\u003ePDFs, Downloads, General Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our clays are certified nontoxic in accordance to the ASTM-D-4236 standard. This is an ongoing process, please contact us if you have a specific question on a particular clay body or ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONFORMS TO ASTM PRACTICE D-4236\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTESTING POLICY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTesting of raw materials should be an integral part of ceramic manufacturing. Upon receipt of any new material, we strongly recommend that you test the material. \u003cstrong\u003eSheffield Pottery, Inc\u003c\/strong\u003e. has no control over either the variations that may occur in the natural materials or their application. Therefore, our products are sold with the understanding that the user is solely responsible for determining suitability for any purpose and the results obtained. \u003cstrong\u003eThere are no warranties expressed or implied, regarding the user's finished product or results\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo results found.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck for misspellings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove possible redundant keywords (ie. \"products\").\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse other words to describe what you are searching for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill can't find what you're looking for? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAddress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSheffield Pottery, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e995 North Main St\u003cbr\u003eUS Rt. 7\u003cbr\u003eSheffield, MA 01257\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMon-Fri 8:30-5:00 EST\u003cbr\u003eClosed Saturdays and Sundays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCall Us\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"tel:+18887742529\"\u003eToll Free: 1-888-774-2529\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/5508\/2050\/collections\/SPISAFETY-2.jpg?v=1786637310","url":"https:\/\/www.sheffield-pottery.live\/collections\/ceramics-safety-and-testing-information.oembed","provider":"Sheffield Pottery Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}