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SLS p r o c e s s 2 8 S A F E T Y
u s e r ’ s g u i d e p o w d e r s a f e t y
Po wd e r S a fe t y
All powders certified by 3D Systems are safe
during normal operation. However, you should
be aware of the following issues:
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Any powder, powder-like substance, or
airborne cloud of powder has a remote
chance of rapid combustion.
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Breathing some powders may cause certain
people to experience respiratory irritation.
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Powder safety hazards are minimized by
good industrial housekeeping and
ventilation practices.
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Spilled powder can cause the floor to
become very slippery.
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Powder should be sifted in a well-ventilated
room.
Refer to the MSDS ’s and to 3D Systems material
guides for information on specific powders.
Powder Ignition Information
Powdered materials can be flammable and can
be ignited by static electricity in a non-inert
environment. Refer to each powder's
MSDS for
specific information.
Finding Powder Safety Information
Use the Powder Safety Information table on
page 29 to locate references and contacts for
information on important powder safety topics.
Also check the
MSDS of the material used for the
specific precautions to be observed.
Using materials that have not been
certified for use in the SLS equipment
may cause health or safety hazards
and may damage to the equipment
and void the warranty.
Use only a safety agency-approved
vacuum rated for explosive
environments to clean up powder.
Contact 3D Systems
Customer
Support for vacuum supplier
recommendations.