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PN:80-D27 Rev.B
Material Handling Precautions
Always wear all PPE as specified in the section, “Personal Protective Equipment”.
Read the SDS of the material used for the specific precautions you should observe. Use the following table of precautions as
a general guide .
Safe Material Handling Guidelines
CATEGORY
PRECAUTION
FIRE/HEAT
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Never smoke or ignite anything around powdered materials .
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Store flammable liquids away from materials.
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After removing a part from the print chamber, allow it to cool to room temperature in a
well-ventilated area .
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Use anti-static mats in front of DMP equipment .
INHALATION
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Avoid breathing powdered materials Always wear dust mask rated FFP3 (N99) level protec-
tion, or equivalent level protection .
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Always provide adequate ventilation .
SHOP SAFETY
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Train operators in DMP system procedures .
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Wear safety glasses .
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Use extreme care with all heated materials .
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Make sure that the room is well ventilated .
AVOIDING SPILLS
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Keep containers closed when not in use .
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Have a fully-grounded internal non-ignition vacuum cleaner ready to use .
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Have any equipment specified in the SDS ready to use.
SDS
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Give operators access to the SDS’s that apply to materials they will be handling and ensure
that they read them . If necessary, translate them .
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File SDS’s in an easily accessible location for immediate reference.
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Strictly follow all the conditions in each SDS .