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Amaco Opalescent Glazes
O Series Cone 05-03
Opalescent Glazes / "O" series - Cone 05
- 03. Most of these opaque glazes fire to a high gloss and have
an iridescent quality. They develop their greatest opalescence
and textures over red firing clays. Fire at Cones 05 to 03 (1915
F to 2014 F, 1046 C to 1101 C). They are supplied in liquid form.
AP nontoxic except where noted (2).
Products bearing the AP Approved product seal of the
Art and Creative Materials Institute, Inc. contain no materials
in sufficient quantities to be toxic or injurious to humans or
to cause acute or chronic health problems. They may be used with
complete confidence by persons of all ages including young students
(K-6) and handicapped adults.
Products bearing the CL Health Label (Cautions Required) seal
of the Art and Creative Materials Institute, Inc. are certified
to be properly labeled according to the chronic hazard labeling
standard, ASTM D-4236 and the U.S. Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials.
These glazes and underglazes should be used only by persons who
can read and follow suggested label precautions for safe use.
Glaze
Safety Key
Use this key as a guide to safety information for individual
glazes and underglazes above. Caution: None of these products
should be taken internally. They contain ingredients not suitable
for ingestion or inhalation. Note: In order for glazes labeled
(1) (2) or (5) to be dinnerware safe, they must be fired to recommended
firing temperature. Read labels on glaze containers for more information.
(1) Non-Toxic. Dinnerware safe if fired properly. (2) Contains some heavy metals or ( CL )Restricted from
use K-6 (3) May invite bacterial growth due to the soft or crackle
nature of the glaze. Not dinnerware safe. (4) Contains lead and/or cadmium. Not dinnerware safe. (5) Contains encapsulated cadmium. Dinnerware safe if fired
properly.
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