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MATERIAL SAFETY
All materials certified by 3D Systems are safe during normal operation. However, you should be aware of the following issues:
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Any material, material-like substance, or airborne cloud of material has a remote chance of rapid combustion .
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Breathing some materials may cause certain people to experience respiratory irritation .
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Material safety hazards are minimized by good industrial housekeeping and ventilation practices .
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Spilled material can cause the floor to become very slippery.
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Material should be sifted in a well-ventilated room .
Refer to the SDS’s and to 3D Systems material guides for information on specific materials.
CAUTION: Using materials that have not been certified for use in the SLS equipment may cause health or safety
hazards and may damage the equipment and void the warranty .
Material Ignition Information
Powdered materials can be flammable and can be ignited by static electricity in a non-inert environment. Refer to each material’s SDS
for specific information.
CAUTION: 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 .
Finding Material Safety Information
Use the Material Safety Information table to locate references and contacts for information on important material safety topics . Also
check the SDS of the material used for the specific precautions to be observed.