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ArtMolds has
strived to offer environmentally friendly as well as
artist safe materials. However, there are certain
materials artists must use that are considered
hazardous. In those cases we strive to inform our
artists, teachers, and consumers about potential hazards
in the arts. We go to great lengths to advise how
to handle such materials properly.
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ArtMolds
utilizes two great third-party sources to advise us on
materials safety. They first is a California-based lab,
Info Tox. International, Inc. The second is ACMI.
The Art and
Creative Materials Institute (ACMI) is a non-profit
trade association of art and craft materials
manufacturers. Since 1940, ACMI has conducted a
certification program in which product formulas are
analyzed by a renowned toxicologist and certified by
ACMI as non-toxic or properly labeled. ACMI
certification also ensures compliance to state and
federal labeling regulations.
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 Products
bearing the APPROVED seal have been examined by Info
Tox. International, Inc. and have been evaluated to
conform to the labeling standard ASTM D-4236 and federal
law P.L. 100-69.The materials have been reviewed by a
toxicology expert the ingredients have been deemed to be
material is non toxic for humans. All of ArtMolds'
SILFREE alginate formulas are non toxic.
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Products bearing the AP seal of the Art & Creative
Materials Institute, Inc. (ACMI) are certified
non-toxic. A medical expert evaluates each product and
its ingredients. A product can be certified non-toxic
only if it contains no materials in sufficient
quantities to be toxic or injurious to humans, or to
cause acute or chronic health problems. AP certification
is reviewed by ACMI's Toxicological Advisory Board.
These products are certified by ACMI to be labeled in
accordance with the chronic hazard labeling standard,
ASTM D-4236 and federal law P.L. 100-695.
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ArtMolds
suggests that when you purchase art materials,
particularly for classroom and institutional use, you
should carefully consider the ultimate consumer. In
cases where a product may be used in pre-school or
primary school classes (K-6), or in environments with
physically or mentally challenged persons who may be
unable to read or understand safety labeling, you should
purchase materials which are AP certified non-toxic
products. This will ensure that even the most sensitive
populations can safely enjoy art and craft activities.
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Products bearing the CL seal of the Art &
Creative Materials Institute ("Caution Label")
contain ingredients that are toxic or hazardous, but
they can be used safely with appropriate caution.
Materials that bear the CL seal should be used only by
those persons who are able to read, understand, and
follow suggested safety precautions for handling those
materials. The Caution Label signifies that although the
product contains a toxic element, it can be handled
safely if the directions on the container or packaging
are followed. Many such art products cannot be made
non-hazardous, but are necessary for certain creative
activities. When used in properly supervised and
controlled conditions, they can be enjoyed with complete
safety.
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Info Tox.
International, Inc. and ACMI labeling indicates that a
product has passed through a vigorous review process.
The absence of caution labels does not indicate that a
product is safe for use by children. Please read all
labels and instructions before using art materials. Be
an informed customer. We try to inform our customers of
important health and safety issues, and we invite your
comments on this issue.
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Additional
Health Labeling: California Proposition 65
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The State of California requires clear and reasonable
warnings on products and/or storage containers
containing chemicals that have been shown to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Even
if these products contain only trace levels of harmful
chemicals, a warning is required by the State of
California.
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Manufacturers
of certain products have included warnings pursuant to
California Proposition 65, and caution is recommended
when using products marked with the Prop 65 icon.
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