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This designation is an international standard for a general purpose respirator to filter out respirable quartz particles (which cause silicosis). Use one of these when working in a area where ventilation is insufficient to remove all of the dust. Use it also in circumstances where there is temporary generation of large quantities of dust. Do not wear this as a substitute for keeping floors and working areas clean.
Glossary |
Respirable Crystalline Silica
The breathing of respirable quartz particles is a hazard in ceramic ware manufacture and hobby. These particles are of a size that can catch deep in the air sacks of the lungs. |
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Glossary |
Toxicity
Common sense can be applied to the safe use of ceramic materials. The obvious dangers are breathing the dust and inhaling the fumes they produce during firing. Here is a round-up of various materials and their obvious hazards. |
Hazards |
Quartz Toxicity
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