3D printing health concerns

[ge_rik]

This report suggests it's a wise precaution to open a window or wear a mask when 3D printing with PLA or ABS. It also found that some filaments are worse than others in terms of emissions. They haven't tested resin printing (yet)

https://www.3dnatives.com/en/could-3d-p ... 20244/amp/


Rik

[Ianm]

Thanks for this link. I noticed I was getting headaches and generally not feeling great when I was printing in my study without additional ventillation.

I was planning to move the printer to my workshop when the weather improves (and I have emptied the space I made fir it last summer - where does this stuff come from )

The article confirms SWMBO opinion that the printer is detrimental to ones health. Likely to accelerate the move to the shed.

[ge_rik]

A bit more info:

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And a more detailed breakdown of the various emissions tested for

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As you can see (and maybe would expect) ABS has more emissions than PLA but some PLAs (eg Eryone white - which I use) are worse than others (eg Sunlu Black).


Rik

[drewzero1]

Very interesting... I had heard ABS required ventilation for fumes, so I had been avoiding it, but it looks like PLA isn't quite as innocent as I had thought! I don't usually hang around the workshop while printing anyway, since having the camera and Octoprint means I can run it from a safe distance.

Anyway, if I'm puttering in the workshop while it's printing, there's a chance I'll trip the circuit breaker and ruin the print! (Wouldn't be the first time.)