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SAFETY DATA SHEET
Gruber Care Cream Clay
Product identifier
Product name Gruber Care Cream Clay
Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
Application Modelling Clay
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Supplier Marshall-Gruber Company LLC
220 Airport Dr.
Mansfield, TX 76063
USA
Emergency telephone number
Emergency telephone 866-260-6457 Mon-Fri, 0800-1700 CST
Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards Not Classified
Health hazards Not Classified
Environmental hazards Not Classified
Label elements
Hazard statements NC Not Classified
Other hazards
none present.
Mixtures
Composition comments Only ingredients listed above are notifiable for this product. If none are shown then all
ingredients are exempt.
Description of first aid measures
Inhalation Unlikely route of exposure as the product does not contain volatile substances.
Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth thoroughly with water. Give a few small glasses of water
or milk to drink. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.
Skin Contact Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water.
Eye contact Rinse with water.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Inhalation Read Section 2 for any specific precautions associated with this product. In general, breathing
any type of dust/mist can and may aggravate irritation of the throat and lungs.
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4. First-aid measures
3. Composition/information on ingredients
2. Hazard(s) identification
1. Identification
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Ingestion Read Section 2 for any specific precautions associated with the use of this product. Products
with specific warnings about ingestion will give guidance there.
Skin contact Read Section 2 for any specific precautions associated with the use of this product. In general
most ceramic glazes, clays and special products will tend to have a drying effect on the skin
and may cause some sensitivity to users with sensitive skin.
Eye contact Read Section 2 for any specific precautions associated with the use of this product. In general
most ceramic and special products contain materials that maybe abrasive to eyes. Keeping
materials from contacting the eyes is prudent. If contact does occur, flush with clean water, do
not rub.
Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Notes for the doctor Treat symptomatically.
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media Use fire-extinguishing media suitable for the surrounding fire.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Specific hazards The product is not believed to present a hazard due to its physical nature.
Advice for firefighters
Special protective equipment Use protective equipment appropriate for surrounding materials.
for firefighters
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal precautions For personal protection, see Section 8.
Environmental precautions
Environmental precautions Please read Section 2 completely. If any environmental warnings such as; H411 or H412 are
listed in Section 2, please use appropriate procedures when disposing of product and
container. Do not put materials into waterways or sewers.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up Collect spillage for reclamation or absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or similar material.
Reference to other sections For waste disposal, see Section 13. For personal protection, see Section 8.
Precautions for safe handling
Usage precautions Read label before use. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Good personal
hygiene procedures should be implemented. Wash hands and any other contaminated areas
of the body with soap and water before leaving the work site.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage precautions Store in tightly-closed, original container in a dry and cool place.
Specific end uses(s)
Specific end use(s) The identified uses for this product are detailed in Section 1.2.
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8. Exposure Controls/personal protection
7. Handling and storage
6. Accidental release measures
5.Fire-fighting measures
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Ingredient comments Only ingredients listed n Section 3 are notifiable for this product. If none are shown then all
ingredients are exempt.
Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering
controls
No specific ventilations requirements unless the FAN pictogram is shown above or specified
in Section 2.
Eye/face protection No specific eye protection required unless the “EYE PROTECTION pictogram is shown
above or specified in Section 2.
Hand protection No specific hand protection required unless the HAND PROTECTION pictogram is shown
above or specified in Section 2.
Hygiene measures Using good personal hygiene practices is always appropriate. Keeping a clean work space,
cleaning up properly when done, and not eating, drinking or smoking when using this product.
Respiratory protection No specific respiratory protection required unless the RESPIRATOR pictogram is shown
above or specified in Section 2. Using the appropriate certified protection for the operation is
important if required.
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance Solid.
Color Various colors.
Odor Almost odorless.
Odor threshold No information available.
pH 6-8
Melting point No information available.
Initial boiling point and range No information available.
Flash point No information available.
Evaporation rate No information available.
Flammability (solid, gas) No information available.
Upper/lower flammability or
explosive limits
No information available.
Vapour pressure No information available.
Relative density Greater than 1.0
Solubility(ies) Not applicable.
Partition coefficient No information available.
Auto-ignition temperature Not applicable.
Decomposition Temperature No information available.
Viscosity No information available.
Explosive properties none
Oxidising properties none
Other information Not applicable.
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9. Physical and Chemical Properties
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Reactivity There are no known reactivity hazards associated with this product.
Stability No particular stability concerns.
Possibility of hazardous
reactions
None known.
Conditions to avoid None known.
Materials to avoid None known.
Hazardous decomposition
products
None known.
Information on toxicological effects
Toxicological effects Please read Section 2 thoroughly to understand the toxicological risks, (if any) and
precautions for safe use (if any).
Skin corrosion/irritation
Skin sensitization
Skin sensitisation Based on available data the classification criteria are not met.
Eye contact May cause temporary eye irritation.
Ecotoxicity Please read Section 2 completely. If any environmental warnings such as; H411 or H412 are
listed in Section 2, please use appropriate procedures when disposing of product and
container. Do not put materials into waterways or sewers.
Toxicity
Toxicity Please read Section 2 completely. If any environmental warnings such as; H411 or H412 are
listed in Section 2, please use appropriate procedures when disposing of product and
container. Do not put materials into waterways or sewers.
Persistence and degradability
Persistence and degradability No data available.
Biodegradation Not inherently biodegradable.
Bioaccumulative potential
Partition coefficient No information available.
Mobility in soil
Mobility Semi-mobile.
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
Results of PBT and vPvB
assessment
This product does not contain any substances classified as PBT or vPvB.
Other adverse effects
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12. Ecological Information
11. Toxicological information
10. Stability and reactivity
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Other adverse effects None known.
Waste treatment methods
General information Dispose of waste product or used containers in accordance with local regulations When
handling waste, the safety precautions applying to handling of the product should be
considered.
General The product is not covered by international regulations on the transport of dangerous goods
(IMDG, IATA, DoT).
UN Number
Not applicable.
UN proper shipping name
Not applicable.
Transport hazard class(es)
No transport warning sign required.
Packing group
Not applicable.
Environmental hazards
Environmentally Hazardous Substance
Please refer to Section 2 for any environmental hazards associated with this product. If H411/H412 warnings are shown then
please verify packaging and labeling requirements for larger volumes.
Special precautions for user
Not applicable.
Transport in bulk according to Not applicable.
Annex II of MARPOL 73/78
and the IBC Code
US State Regulations
California Proposition 65 Carcinogens and Reproductive Toxins
None of the ingredients are listed or exempt.
Inventories
Canada – DSL/NDSL
All the ingredients are listed or exempt.
US – TSCA
All the ingredients are listed or exempt.
US – TSCA 12(b) Export Notification
All the ingredients are listed or exempt.
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16. Other information
15. Regulatory information
14. Transport information
13. Disposal considerations
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General information The following are the top 5 materials by weight listed for New Jersey (if applicable):- Calcium
Sulfate7778-18-9, Hydrated Aluminum Silicate1332-58-7, Petrolaum8009-03-8, Various
Pigments
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SDS No. 5928
This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination
with any other materials or in any process. Such information is, to the best of the company’s knowledge and belief, accurate
and reliable as of the date indicated. However, no warranty, guarantee or representation is made to its accuracy, reliability or
completeness. It is the user’s responsibility to satisfy himself as to the suitability of such information for his own particular use.
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