Materials:

• Any chemicals with a NFPA Fire Rating of 3 or higher (meaning the material has a flash point of 100°F or lower)
• Acetone
• Acids
• Aromatic epoxies
• Aromatic epoxy paints
• Asbestos laden stone (such as some alabasters and soapstone: check with stone supply vendor for stone content)
• Benzene
• Bondo and similar fillers
• Candles
• Contact cement (except waterbased)
• Fiberglass
• Incense
• Kerosene
• Mineral Spirits (odorless is ok)
• Petroleum / Gasoline
• Toluene
• Turpentine
• Xylene

If you have a question about a material not on this list, please check its Material Safety Data Sheet
(google: [name of material] MSDS). If it has a Fire Rating (red diamond) of 3 or higher, a Health Rating
(blue) of 2 or more, or a Reactivity Rating (yellow) of 2 or more, it is not allowed in the studios.

Processes:

• Brazing
• Burning
• Dry carving/rasping/sanding which creates excessive amounts of airborne silt (with such
  materials as plaster, plastics, wood, stone, etc.)
• Encaustic
• Spray painting or airbrushing within the studio building
• Welding
• Any process that creates hazardous or noxious fumes.

Equipment and furnishings:

• Incandescent, Halogen, Neolite or Purelite lights or other high temperature light bulbs
• Kilns
• Propane or butane torches
• Pneumatic tools
• Refrigerators
• Microwaves
• Hotplates or hotpots
• Rugs or carpets
• Couches, futons, or any other upholstered furniture