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Filament Material for 3D printers鈥�
It is believed those with respiratory health issue including asthma would be most at risk from filament material for 3D printers鈥�.
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The filament considered the highest risk is those used for FFF (fused filament fabrication) where the object is听created by laying down layers of the melted plastic filament.
Recommended Control Measures鈥�
- Buy suitable equipment.听CE marked, enclosed with an emergency shut off鈥�.
- Location. Well ventilated with space to move around, and if not contained consider local exhaust ventilation听(LEV) or听an enclosure鈥�.
- Suitable filament.听Deterioration can occur which may raise the hazards. Consideration should be given to听storage requirements such as temperature, humidity and light and how often the filament will be used to听minimise the risk.听鈥�
- Procedure. Do not watch the object being created unless the printer is fully enclosed. Consider segregating听the printer and workspaces if the printer is going to be continuously or regularly used each day.鈥嬏��
Health Surveillance听鈥�
None.
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Last updated: Tuesday, June 23, 2020
