Material Safety Data Sheet

 

Product:  Gare Funstrokes FS-2300 series   Gare Funstrokes Fleckles 2400 series

 

 

 

GARE 03 Material Safety Data Sheet

May be used to comply with OSHA’s Hazard

Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910 1200. Standard must be consulted for specific requirements.

 

IDENTITY (as Used on Label and List)

Gare Funstrokes FS-2300 series  

Gare Funstrokes Fleckles 2400 series

 


Section I

Manufacturer’s name

Gare Inc. 165 Rosemont Street Haverhill,

MA 01831  USA.

 

 


U.S. Department of Labor

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

(Non-Mandatory Form)

Form Approved OMB No. 1218-0072

Note: Blank spaces are not permitted. If any item is not applicable or no information is available, the space must be marked to indicate that.

Date Prepared:  November 2004

 

 

See other data sheets for underglazes that require different or additional information.

 


 

Section II—Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information

Hazardous Components (Specific Chemical Identity, Common Name(s)) OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV

Other Limits Recommended % (optional)

This material has been evaluated under the provision of LHAMA (Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act) and California Proposition 65 by a board certified toxicologist. This product was judged to be non-toxic and non-flammable under the proposed use conditions. No special warning label is required under the provision of LHAMA or California Proposition 65. The label should state, “Conforms to ASTM D 4236”

 


 

Section III—Physical/Chemical Characteristics

Boiling Point:                            Water 212° F                Specific Gravity (H20 = 1):          1.4 – 1.5

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):           N/A                               Melting Point:                            Above 1000°F

Vapor Density (AIR = 1): N/A                               Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1):  As water

Solubility in Water:                    Essentially insoluble

Appearance and Odor:               Colored liquid, practically odorless

 


 

Section IV—Fire and Explosion Hazard Data

Flash Point (Method Used);                   Will not burn                Flammable Limits: N/A LEL N/A UEL N/A

Extinguishing Media:                             Not combustible. This is a water-based product.

Special Fire Fighting Procedures:            None

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:      None

(Reproduce locally) OSHA 174 Sept. 1985

 


 

Section V—Reactivity Data

Stability Unstable Conditions to Avoid:     N/A

Stable:                                                  x

Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid):          None known

Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts: N/A

Hazardous

Polymerization

May Occur Conditions to Avoid:              N/A

Will Not Occur:                                      x

 


 

Section VI—Health Hazard Data

Route(s) of Entry Inhalation?:                 Non-toxic         Skin?: Non-toxic            Ingestion?: Non-toxic 

Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic):       Non-toxic

Carcinogenicity:                                    Not suspected NTP?:    IARC Monographs?:      OSHA Regulated?

Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:          N/A                                           -                                   -

Medical Conditions.  

Generally Aggravated by Exposure:         Mechanically abrasive to the eye.

Overexposure may cause some skin dryness.

Emergency and First Aid Procedures:      Eye contact: Flush with water for 15 minutes

Skin contact:                                         Wash with soap and water.

 


 

Section VII—Precautions for Safe Handling and Use

Take Steps in Case Material Is Spilled:    Clean up with paper towels and sponge.

Waste Disposal Method:                        Dispose of paper towels in trash and wash out sponges.

Handling and Storing Precautions:           Keep bottle covers properly tightened.

Other Precautions:                                 N/A

 


 

Section VIII—Control Measures

Respiratory Protection (Specify Type):     Not for spray application.

Ventilation Local Exhaust:                      N/A Special N/A

Mechanical (General):                            N/A Other N/A

Protective Gloves:                                  Only if irritation occurs

Eye Protection:                                      Avoid eye contact

Other Protective Clothing or Equipment:  Wear apron or smock.

Work/Hygienic Practices:                       Maintain personal and work area cleanliness.