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REGULATORY INFORMATION
VisiJet support material has no known regulatory requirements.
In the U.S., uncured material is subject to special EPA disposal regulations and record-keeping requirements. “Uncured 5500X VisiJet material”
includes any part material bottles (empty or full) and waste bag, and about half of the material in a waste bag is uncured part material. For
complete disposal regulation details, see the
VisiJet Post Processing Guide
.
In the U.S., the following disposal records must be kept for fi ve years after the date of disposal:
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The quantity of part material received (new or “virgin”).
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The name and address of the shipping location (the “responsible party” - generally your waste disposal service provider).
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The quantity of part material shipped (disposed). For further information, see the
VisiJet Post Processing Guide
.
For assistance, contact 3D Systems
Technical Support
.
SPILLED VISIJET MATERIAL
Spills of material are highly unlikely and should NOT occur in normal operation of the 3D printer system.
The fi rst priority is to protect users from inadvertently touching material. Spills of support material can be cleaned without use of protective
gear, and disposed of as offi ce trash. Handling uncured part material requires use of gloves, protective sleeves and other
personal protective
equipment
to ensure no direct contact with uncured part material. If you don’t know which material it is, assume it to be uncured part material,
and handle accordingly with the recommended personal protective equipment.
Promptly clean up spilled material, dispose of clean up materials and waste material per local regulatory requirements. Discontinue use of the
3D printer system, and contact 3D Systems
Technical Support
for a service visit to determine and repair the source of leakage.
Small spills of uncured liquid part material can be cleaned up using disposable towels, non-reusable rags, or absorbing materials such as
sawdust, clay, diatomaceous earth, or activated charcoal. If spilled material is hot (liquid), wait until cools and gels before wiping up. After wiping
up the spill, wipe surface with denatured or isopropyl alcohol and clean thoroughly with soap and water.
Advise the service provider involved of the spilled material, and provide other material information prior to contact with the material. Advise them
of disposal requirements for part material and clean-up products if part material (uncured) is the spilled material.
Tools contaminated with part material should be cleaned prior to reuse. Solvents such as denatured alcohol or Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA), are
normally required to clean equipment and tools. Wash with soap and water to remove any traces of excess part material or solvent. Contact
solvent suppliers for information on proper handling of solvents if used for clean-up
WASTE REMOVAL
WARNING: UNCURED PART MATERIAL IS A SENSITIZER. SKIN OR EYE IRRITATION COULD OCCUR WHEN
EXPOSED TO THE CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF THE MATERIAL.
Wear protective gloves and protective sleeves before removing any waste product from the 3D printer system. Be careful not to spill, drop, or
expose others to these materials - particularly part material bottles or waste bag. Dispose of all waste material appropriately per local regulatory
requirements.
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Open waste drawer.
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Remove the waste bag from the waste bag holder by lifting the waste bag straight up and out of the waste drawer.
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Seal bag and dispose according to your local regulatory guidelines.
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Replace new waste bag by reversing the previous process. Close waste drawer after waste bag is installed.
