Leaded Red Glazes

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA OSHA/HCS status This wet mixture, only when in dry powder form or if sprayed, is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification of the OSHA - CARCINOGENICITY (Inhalation) - Category 1A Substance or mixture (See section 16 for OSHA, IARC, and NTP carcinogen listings) OSHA/HCS - SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (Repeated Exposure) (respiratory tract) (inhalation) - Category 2

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Hazard statements

WARNING! Cancer Hazard. Contains quartz (crystalline silica) which can cause cancer. Risk of cancer depends upon duration and level of exposure to dust. Not an acute hazard. Prolonged inhalation of dry glaze dust may cause lung injury. Inhalation of high concentrations of dry glaze dust may cause mechanical irritation and discomfort of the (respiratory tract). Repeated exposure may cause chronic effects. Wear a N-95 face mask when cleaning up dry glaze dust. WARNING! May be harmful if swallowed or inhaled. Contains Lead which can cause lead poisoning, cancer and birth defects. Prolonged or repeated inhalation or ingestion can cause weight loss, stomach cramps, loss of coordination, joint and muscle pain. Delayed effects include damage to kidneys, blood, gastrointestinal, nervous, and reproductive systems. Excessive exposure to lead during pregnancy can result in neurological disorders in infants. WARNING! May be harmful if swallowed or inhaled. Contains Cadmium compounds which may cause kidney and liver damage. Swallowing may result in severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps, salivation, headache, muscle cramps, and dizziness. Chronic inhalation of dust or fumes may cause emphysema, bronchitis and kidney damage. Chronic overexposure may cause cancer. WARNING! May be harmful if swallowed or inhaled. Contains selenium compounds. Overexposure may cause skin, eye and respiratory irritation. Sore throat, bronchitis, garlic breath odor, headache, and emotional symptoms may also be present. WARNING! May be harmful if swallowed or inhaled. Contains Barium compounds. Prolonged or repeated exposure to barium compounds may cause nervous system effects, cardiac irregularities, tremors, weakness, anxiety, dyspnea and paralysis. *Glaze in liquid form poses no health risk. Inhalation of dry glaze dust, fumes from firing or ingestion of glaze should be avoided.

Precautionary statements

Avoid generating dust. Do not breathe dust. Avoid skin contact. Do not take internally. Avoid fumes from firing.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Slippery when wet. % of ingredients with unknown acute toxicity None Known