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PROPERTIES AND HANDLING
This chapter contains general information about DuraForm TPU Elastomer, its properties and how it should be handled . It
includes the following topics:
• Safety Data Sheets
• Material Handling
• Material Storage and Disposal
SAFETY DATA SHEET
3D Systems provides safety data sheets (SDSs) with safety and handling information for the DuraForm TPU Elastomer material .
The document control number (DCN) for DuraForm TPU Elastomer SDS is:
• DuraForm TPU Elastomer
: DCN 24670-S12-00-A
MATERIAL HANDLING
For complete information, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for DuraForm TPU Elastomer .
Observe the following:
• Avoid spilling material on the floor, and clean it up promptly if you do. Spilled material can cause floors to be very
slippery .
NOTE: The operator must use an approved vacuum cleaner to clean up excess material. 3D Systems
recommends an ESD or explosion-proof model. Contact 3D Systems Customer Service for purchasing options.
• After vacuuming spilled material, use a wet mop to clean the floor. The powder is difficult to sweep up.
• Due to the small particle size of DuraForm TPU Elastomer material, it is likely to become airborne during handling .
For conditions where exposure to dust is likely, 3D Systems recommends a NIOSH-approved dust respirator for dust
appropriate to the airborne concentration . Such conditions might include handling of material at the SLS system or the
Breakout Station (BOS) .
MATERIAL STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
This section contains storage information for DuraForm TPU Elastomer, as well as disposal instructions .
General Storage Information
For information regarding the BOS System, refer to the
.
To avoid contamination, spilling, dust clouds, or mixing different types of materials:
• Store used material in properly labeled bottles . Be aware that they are subject to contamination, unless you seal them in
some manner .
• Do not mix one type of material with another .
• Thoroughly clean the BOS System when changing materials .
• Thoroughly clean the SLS system machine when changing materials .
Storing DuraForm TPU Elastomer
If the material becomes contaminated, its processing characteristics may change . This can produce undesirable results in part
quality . The following storage guidelines suggest ways to minimize contamination and keep powder under optimum conditions:
• Store at a temperature of 40
°
C or less.
• Seal the container .
Material Disposal
When disposing of DuraForm TPU Elastomer, follow any local ordinances and the guidelines in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) .
