Description
Health & Safety & Disposal

Description

Molochite 80’s is a high-quality fine grog, made from calcined China Clay, a refractory white grog renowned for its superior durability and heat resistance. With its fine particle size, it enhances clay body stability while maintaining a smooth, refined texture, making it an excellent choice for delicate work, throwing, and slip applications.

Fine Molochite grades like 80’s are particularly effective in reducing shrinkage, minimising warping, and enhancing thermal shock resistance, ensuring greater precision and reliability in ceramic production. Its addition to engobes and fine clay bodies improves workability and firing performance, making it ideal for functional ware, intricate designs, and high-detail sculptural pieces.

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Health & Safety & Disposal

When handling powdered ceramic materials, you must wear an FFP3/P2 face mask and nitrile gloves to prevent inhalation and skin contact.
Wear a wipeable apron, polyester overalls, or similar. Clean or wash frequently.
Always clean your studio with a wet sponge rather than sweeping to stop dust from becoming airborne.
When preparing glazes, add the dry material to water, not vice-versa, to minimise dust formation.
Do not allow eating and drinking in the studio and thoroughly wash hands when leaving.
Never eat, drink, or apply cosmetics in areas where clay or glazes are handled.
Ensure emergency eye-washing facilities are available in the room.
Review official guidelines regarding studio ventilation and chemical management routinely.

Molochite (calcined kaolin or china clay) is generally classified as non-hazardous in solid form but poses respiratory risks as a dust. Because it contains trace amounts of respirable crystalline silica, prolonged inhalation of its fine dust can lead to lung fibrosis, commonly known as silicosis.

Dispose of as normal industrial waste, in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.