AMERICAN ART CLAY COMPANY, INC. -- AMACO CLAY FLOUR X-23  -- 6850-00F016351
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMACO CLAY FLOUR X-23
MSDS Date:01/08/1990
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F016351
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AMERICAN ART CLAY COMPANY, INC.
Address:4717 W. SIXTEENTH STREET
City:INDIANAPOLIS
State:IN
ZIP:46222
Info Phone Num:(317) 244-6871
Emergency Phone Num:(800) 428-3239 OR 358-8252
CAGE:EO368
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AMERICAN ART CLAY CO INC
Address:4717 W 16TH ST
City:INDIANAPOLIS
State:IN
ZIP:46222-2516
Country:US
Phone:317-244-6871/800-374-1600
CAGE:EO368
Company Name:ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO
Address:5200 PAUL BLAZEL MEMORIAL PARKWAY
Box:City:DUBLIN
State:OH
ZIP:43017
Country:US
Phone:614-889-4505
CAGE:5A188

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:CLAY FLOUR X-23
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM TOTAL DUST

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NON-TOXIC. CARRIES THE AP SEAL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NO FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:UNCONTAMINATED MATERIAL MAY BE SALVAGED &
    USED. IF CONTAMINATED, DISPOSE.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP BAGS OF MOIST CLAY SEALED TO
    PREVENT CLAY FROM DRYING OUT.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:AS NEEDED
Ventilation:AS NEEDED
Protective Gloves:AS NEEDED
Eye Protection:AS NEEDED
Other Protective Equipment:AS NEEDED
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Vapor Density:>AIR
Spec Gravity:<2
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:SLOWER THAN ETHER
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0%

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:NORMAL DISPOSAL FOR DRY POWDER OR SOLIDS.

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