Product Safety Information
Coyote Glazes and Underglazes are evaluated by an independent toxicologist.  None of our recipes use lead and all are non-toxic in the liquid state.  Continue reading below for more information.
Liquid Glaze
Dry Glaze
Underglaze
Food Safety
Prop 65
 
Liquid Glaze
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All Coyote liquid glazes are non-toxic under proposed use conditions (brushing, pouring, and dipping). All of our glazes are lead free, most are cadmium free; however none of these glazes should be taken internally as they contain ingredients not suitable for ingestion or inhalation. All Coyote glazes contain quartz (silica), and some contain cobalt, chromium and cadmium.  We do not recommend that the glazes be used for spraying, as that would increase the risk of inhalation.

Product labeling; All of our glazes have been evaluated by an independent toxicologist and are properly labeled in accordance with ASTM D-4236. In liquid form none require any warning statement other than "conforms to ASTM D-4236." However, we voluntarily adhere to stricter labeling guidelines which include the following statements:
-WARNING: This glaze contains quartz, and might contain titanium dioxide, chromium, cobalt, or cadmium.
Possible cancer agent based on tests with laboratory animals, exposure may cause lung damage.
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Keep out of reach of children, avoid inhalation. Call your local poison control center for more health information. 
-This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.
 
Dry Glaze
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Coyote Dry Glazes contain the same ingredients as the Liquid Glazes. However, due to the increased potential risk of inhalation, they are not labeled as non-toxic. Liquid glaze or underglaze when sprayed also poses an inhalation risk.  All Coyote glazes contain quartz (silica), and some contain cobalt, chromium and cadmium. Avoid creating dust, use a NIOSH approved respirator and local exhaust. All of our glazes are lead free, most are cadmium free; however none of these glazes should be taken internally as they contain ingredients not suitable for ingestion or inhalation.

Product labeling; All of our glazes have been evaluated by an independent toxicologist and are properly labeled in accordance with ASTM D-4236. Dry glazes have the following statements:
-WARNING. This glaze contains QUARTZ (SILICA) POSSIBLE CANCER AGENT BASED ON TESTS WITH LABORATORY ANIMALS. EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AVOID INHALATION CALL YOUR LOCAL POISON CONTROL CENTER FOR MORE HEALTH INFORMATION.
-WARNING: This product contains crystalline silica and/or other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. MSDS Available. Conforms to ASTM D 4236
Underglaze
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All Coyote liquid underglazes are non-toxic under proposed use conditions (brushing, pouring, and dipping). We do not recommend that these underglazes be used for spraying. All of our underglazes are lead free, most are cadmium free; however none of these underglazes should be taken internally as they contain ingredients not suitable for ingestion or inhalation. All Coyote underglazes contain quartz (silica), and some contain cobalt, chromium and cadmium.

Product labeling; All of our underglazes have been evaluated by an independent toxicologist and are properly labeled in accordance with ASTM D-4236. In liquid form none require any warning statement other than "conforms to ASTM D-4236." However, we voluntarily follow stricter labeling guidelines that include the following statements:
-This Lead Free Non-Toxic underglaze is safe for food containers and dinnerware when covered with Coyote Clear glaze and properly fired.
-Warning: This product contains crystalline silica and/or other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.
-This product in its liquid form is certified Non-Toxic (ASTM D 4236) but risk may arise if sprayed, or if dried product is sanded and crushed creating a respirable dust or a mist that is inhaled.  If dust or mist exist, wear a NIOSH approved respirator. 
-Always wear an apron to protect clothing, wash hands after using; keep out of reach of children. 
 
Food Safety
Currently the only materials that are regulated by the FDA regarding food safety in ceramic glazes are lead and cadmium. All Coyote glazes are lead free, and those containing cadmium (in the form of inclusion stains) have in our testing passed FDA cadmium release guidelines when properly fired. 

Because of the many variables in every studio, we cannot guarantee that your ware will be safe for food use.  Firing temperature, interaction between different glazes or underglazes, or possible contamination can all affect the food safety of your work. Potters making ware for food use must test their own work to determine its dinnerware status. We recommend that ware produced for sale be tested by the potter at an approved laboratory before it is marketed. You can find information about the lab Coyote uses at www.vanguardglobalassociates.com (Vanguard Global Associates).

Amethyst, Brick Red, Buttercup, Butterscotch Shino, Cedar Shino, Cherry Satin, Coral Satin, Dragon's Eye, Dusty Rose, Enchanted Sunset, Fairy Rose, Fire Opal, Lemon Cream Satin, Orange, Passion Red, Peach Blush, Phoenix Egg, Plum Shino, Pumpkin, Really Red, Red, Red Orange, Rhubarb, Sedona Sunset, Sundrop, Sunrise Shino, Sunset Pink, Sunshine Yellow, Tiger Lily, Texas Rose, and Turquoise Lake contain Cadmium in the form of inclusion stains; in our testing, all of these glazes passed FDA guidelines in leaching tests for cadmium release.

Blue Matt, Bronze Temmoku, Crystal Aurora, Crystal Celadon, Crystal Nebula, Crystal Lagoon, Green Matt, Green Shino, Iron Matt, Ivory Crystal, Peacock Green, Rose Crystal and Turquoise Matt are not recommended for food use, as they may change color or texture with repeated exposure to food and dishwasher detergents. 

The Crawl glazes are not recommended for food use due to their texture.
 
California Prop 65 Warning
 California law now requires that certain warnings must be prominently displayed on the website and labeling of any product containing materials from their list of regulated chemicals. To comply with this, all Coyote Glazes and Underglazes now have some variation of the following warning:

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Quartz and Lithium Carbonate, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
 
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