MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET		       
For compliance with OHSA’s 29 CFR 19101200 and Bill No. 70 WHMIS Hazard Communications Standards

Section 1: Company and Product Identification
Product Name:						Chemical Name:
CTG-09  Lyon Tan					Ceramic Glaze   

Company Name and Address:
Aardvark Clay & Supplies, Inc.				Telephone Number: (714)541-4157
1400 E. Pomona Street
Santa Ana, Ca 92705					Facsimile Number:   (714)541-2021

Section 2: Hazard Ingredients / Identity Information
Hazardous Components (Specific Chemical Identity; Common Name) 

Ingredient 				C.A.S. Number		%		Exposure Limits
Crystalline Silica (Quartz)			14808-60-7		<13		OSHA/PEL	0.1mg/M3
										ACGIH/TLV	0.1mg/M3

Barium Compounds (as Ba)		513-77-9		<20		OSHA/PEL	0.5mg/M3										ACGIH/TLV	0.5mg/M3

Iron Oxide				1332-37-2		<4		OSHA/PEL	5mg/M3
										ACGIH/TLV	5mg/M3	

Zinc Oxide				1314-13-2		<2		OSHA/PEL	5mg/M3
										ACGIH/TLV	5mg/M3

Section 3: Physical Data
Solubility in Water					Negligble
Appearance						Color Variable, Off-white to Pink
Odor							No Odor
Specific Gravity (H2O =1)					Above 2
Melting Point						Above 1200 F
Boiling Point						N/A
% Volatile by Volume					N/A

Section 4: Fire and Explosion Data
Non-flammable

Section 5: Health Hazard Data

Principal Routes of Absorption:   Inhalation and Ingestion
Effects of Overexposure:  Prolonged contact with glaze dust can be irritating to the eyes and may be irritating to skin. High dust levels can be irritating to the respiratory tract. With adequate ventilation, dust control and good personal hygiene, symptoms of over exposure should not occur. Advise regular medical monitoring of employees by a physician competent in industrial health.
Emergency & First Aid Procedures:  If overexposure is suspected move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult give oxygen. Contact physician. For dust in eyes, flush immediately with clean water and contact physician.
Source of Health Hazard Data:  This MSDS was developed from information on the constituent substances of this glaze compound, not from test data on the glaze itself.

SECTION 6: REACTIVITY DATA

Stability					Stable
Incompatibility				None
Hazardous Decomposition			None
Hazardous Polymerization			Will not occur

Section 7: Spill, Leak, and Disposal Procedures

If uncontaminated, sweep or vacuum and reuse as product.
If contaminated, collect in suitable container. Avoid generating dust.
Dispose of in an approved landfill facility in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Section 8: Special Protection Information

Respiratory Protection:
Use NIOSH/MSHA approved dust mask if exposure exceeds TLV.

Ventilation:
Use local exhaust.

Eye Protection:
Use NIOSH/OSHA approved safety glasses as needed

Skin Protection:
Latex gloves may be used for those persons with sensitive skin.

Other Protective Clothing or Equipment:
Wear appropriate clean, clothing such as, but not limited to, coveralls, smocks, aprons, shoes, hats.

Work/Hygienic Practices:
Food, beverages and smoking materials should not be in the work area. Hygiene is VERY important. Wash thoroughly before eating, drinking, smoking or applying cosmetics.

Section 9: Transportation Requirements

This product is not considered hazardous by D.O.T. regulations.

Section 10: Additional Information

Wear NIOSH/MSHA approved dust mask when working in dust conditions.
Food, beverages and smoking materials should NOT be in the work area. Persons using 
ceramic materials should wash thoroughly before eating, drinking, smoking or applying cosmetics.

DISCLAIMER:THIS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET IS FURNISHED WITHOUT CHARGE TO RESPONSIBLE PERSONS WHO USE IT AT THEIR DISCRETION AND RISK. ALTHOUGH THE INFORMATION AND SUGGESTIONS CONTAINED HEREIN HAVE BEEN COMPILED FROM SOURCES BELIEVED TO BE RELIABLE, THERE IS NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE COMPLETENESS OR ACCURACY THEREOF.

MSDS Preparation Date: November 15, 1999
This data sheet is subject to change without notice.