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3D printing health concerns
Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2024 7:56 am
by 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
Re: 3D printing health concerns
Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2024 8:20 am
by 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.
Re: 3D printing health concerns
Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2024 8:27 am
by ge_rik
A bit more info:
- Screenshot_2024-01-13-08-17-12-336.jpg (98.42 KiB) Viewed 928 times
And a more detailed breakdown of the various emissions tested for
- Screenshot_2024-01-13-08-11-21-448.jpg (227.62 KiB) Viewed 928 times
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
Re: 3D printing health concerns
Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2024 2:34 pm
by 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.)