Since 1940, the Art and Creative Materials Institute, Inc. has been certifying art material labeling through a program of toxicological evaluation by a medical expert. American Art Clay Co., Inc. is a charter member of that program and has the distinction of being the first company with all moist ceramic clays certified as "AP Non-Toxic."
In addition, AMACO® was the first to manufacture a LEAD-FREE glaze with the introduction of the F-Series in 1951.
All AMACO® products are either AP (Non-Toxic) or CL (Cautions Required) and are labeled accordingly. For more information on safe use of clays, glazes, and other AMACO® products, download our Product Encyclopedia & Safety Manual. Additional safety information can be found at the following locations on this website:
- General Clay Information
- General Glaze Information
- Airbrushing Information
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Certified Labeling Seals
AP Seal
 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.
CL Seal
 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 Act (LHAMA).
AMACO® recommends that schools and institutions use ONLY products bearing the "AP Non-Toxic1' seal to insure the highest standard of safety in any ceramic program requiring supervision. Material Safety Data Information Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are available for all AMACO® products upon request. Please provide a product information list to expedite requests in a timely manner. Requests can be made to Lori Jenkins, Product Safety Coordinator in one of the following ways:
- Call toll free, (800) 374-1600 and ask for extension 364. Please be sure to have all necessary information available for your request such as product name or series that you have. Be sure to be specific because each product has it's own safety information.
- Fax your request indicating the necessary MSDS information required. Be specific. The fax number is (317) 248-9300.
- Mail your request to: Product Safety Information American Art Clay Co., Inc. 6060 Guion Road Indianapolis, IN 46254-1222
AMACO® Product Encyclopedia
and Safety Manual
Experts in art and education stress that three-dimensional clay activities are crucial to the proper development of a child's motor skills and creative potential. Everyone should know that a safe and healthful ceramic program IS available. AMACO® publishes this safety manual to assist individuals with pertinent information in regards to the safe use of art materials.
CLICK HERE to download the Safety Manual in PDF format.
For more information:
Product Safety Information
Lori Jenkins, Product Safety Coordinator
American Art Clay Co., Inc.
6060 Guion Road
Indianapolis, IN 46254-1222
(800) 374-1600, extension 364 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. (CDT),(EST)
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