Objet Desktop 3-D Printer Site Preparation Guide
DOC-04002
18
Rev. D2
Isopropanol
is
a
common
solvent
that
can
generally
be
supplied
by
any
chemical
store.
The
full
name
of
isopropanol
is
2
‐
propanol
or
iso
‐
propyl
alcohol
(IPA).
If
isopropanol
is
not
available,
ethanol
(ethyl
alcohol)
(>96%)
is
an
alternative
cleaning
solvent.
5.11 Storage of Printing Materials
5.11.1 Storage and Transport Conditions
Store
containers
of
model
and
support
materials,
indoors,
in
a
dry
area
with
adequate
ventilation
and
with
the
temperature
kept
between
16–27
degrees
Celsius
(60–81
degrees
Fahrenheit).
Similarly,
transportation
of
these
materials
requires
a
dry
environment
kept
between
16–27
degrees
Celsius
(60–81
degrees
Fahrenheit).
Printing
materials
are
combustible.
Never
expose
printing
materials
to
flames,
heat
or
sparks.
Printing
materials
should
be
stored
in
conformance
with
applicable
fire
department
and
insurance
company
regulations
and
other
applicable
laws,
regulations,
codes
and
guidelines.
5.11.2 Shelf Life
Printing
materials
can
be
used
until
the
expiry
date
indicated
on
the
container,
provided
that
the
container
is
undamaged.
Inventory
provisions
should
be
made
to
insure
that
containers
with
the
closest
expiry
date
are
used
first.
5.11.3 Printing Material Containers
Printing
materials
for
are
supplied
in
UV
‐
proof
containers.
When
a
container
is
not
in
use,
the
container
must
be
capped
to
protect
the
material
from
contamination
and
stray
UV
radiation.
In
addition,
keeping
a
container
capped
minimizes
the
risk
of
accidental
spillage
of
the
material.
If the printing materials are not stored under the recommended conditions, their
effective life is shortened.
Plastic containers made from monomer-soluble materials such as polystyrene or
polyvinyl chloride should not be used for the storage of spilled material.
