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Georgies offers a wide variety of raw materials for clays, glazes and other uses. If you don't find the materials you need, please contact us. We may be able to get it for you OR suggest suitable replacements. The Occupational Health & Safety Administration devised this color-coded numerical ratings system to quickly and easily summarize the levels of risk through various means of exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals. Safety Data Sheets contain more detailed information about any risks posed by chemicals or raw materials, along with handling, cleanup and first aid instructions. Georgies maintains a library of SDS forms for the materials we sell. To request copies, please contact us by phone, fax or email.
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| 1 - Slight Hazard |
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| 3 - Extreme Danger |
| 4 - Deadly |
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price list on raw materials at Georgies |
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of grog, raw clays, and frits at Georgies |
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CH348
Petalite
TOXIC to breathe! A lithium feldspar used in both clays and glazes to decrease thermal expansion. |
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| 2 - Ingestion |
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CH349
Potassium Carbonate
TOXIC to breathe! Also known as PEARL ASH. Deliquescent and soluble in water. Often used in frits as a source of low-fluxing potassium. Can modify color effects in glazes. |
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CH350
Pumice FFF
Generally used in glazes in much the same way as feldspar, but not as desirable. |
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| 0 - Skin |
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| 1 - Ingestion |
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CH351
Pyrax ABB - Standard stock
(AKA Pyrophyllite) Primarily used in wall tile bodies. When added to glaze it aids in craze resistance, and thermal and moisture expansion resistance. |
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