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PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION
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:
This product in it’s liquid form is certified Non-Toxic (ASTM D 4236) but like most pottery glazes contains crystalline silica, which is harmful if inhaled. Avoid creating dust or mist. If dust or mist is present, wear an approved respirator. MSDS available at coyoteclay.com
Keep out of reach of children, wash hands after using.
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.
Product Safety; All Coyote liquid glazes are non-toxic under proposed use conditions (brushing, pouring, and dipping). We do not recommend that the glazes be used for spraying. 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 chemicals (quartz) known to the State of
California to cause cancer. MSDS Available. Conforms to ASTM D 4236
Product Safety; All Coyote dry glazes contain quartz (silica), and some contain cobalt, chromium and cadmium. Avoid creating dust, use an OSHA 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.
Glazes containing cobalt; Blue Shino, Blue Purple, Blue Matt, Ice Blue, Opal, Pam's Blue and Oasis.
Glazes containing chromium; Almost Teal, Blue Green, Cactus Green, Chrome Green and Pam's Green.
Glazes containing cadmium (in the form of inclusion stains); Buttercup, Butterscotch Shino, Cedar Shino, Cherry Satin, Coral Satin, Dusty Rose, Fire Opal, Lemon Cream Satin, Orange, Plum Shino, Pumpkin, Really Red, Red, Red Orange, Rhubarb, Sedona Sunset, Sunrise Shino, Sunset Pink and Sunshine Yellow.
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.
Buttercup, Butterscotch Shino, Cedar Shino, Cherry Satin, Coral Satin, Dusty Rose, Fire Opal, Lemon Cream Satin, Orange, Plum Shino, Pumpkin, Really Red, Red, Red Orange, Rhubarb, Sedona Sunset, Sunrise Shino, Sunset Pink and Sunshine Yellow contain Cadmium in the form of inclusion stains; in our testing, all of these glazes passed FDA guidelines in leaching tests for cadmium release, however due to the many variables in firing, we recommend that ware produced for sale be tested by the potter at an approved laboratory before it is marketed. You can find lab testing information at http://www.bsclab.com/bsclab_pottery.htm (Brandywine Science Center).
Blue Matt, Bronze Temmoku, Green Matt, Green Shino, Iron Matt, Peacock Green and Turquoise Matt are not recommended for food use. May change color or texture with repeated exposure to food and dishwasher detergents.
The Crawl glazes are not recommended for food use.
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 it’s 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. Additional safety information at coyoteclay.com
Product Safety; All Coyote liquid underglazes are non-toxic under proposed use conditions (brushing, pouring, and dipping). For spray application warnings apply (see warnings for dry glazes). 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.
Food Safety; All Coyote underglazes are lead free, and those containing cadmium (in the form of inclusion stains) have in our testing passed FDA cadmium release guidelines when covered by Coyote Clear glaze and properly fired. Underglazes containing cadmium inclusion stains are; Buttercup, Orange, Really Red, Red, Red Orange, and Tangerine.