Comment on Boss moved resin printer into my office and it reeks
llamapants@lemmy.world 5 months ago
From my very limited knowledge in 3D printing and the types of solvents used, most contain things like acrolein and acetone, both of which are known carcinogens. So yes, this is a health risk without proper ventilation and I’m guessing your office doesn’t have that. I’d bring this up immediately with your boss and if you have the original containers the solvents came in, check for ingredients and potential health hazards.
Bipta@kbin.social 5 months ago
Acetone is not considered to be a carcinogen or even promoter of existing cancers. To my knowledge, no reputable source claims otherwise.
bluGill@kbin.social 5 months ago
Right, but there are plenty of other fumes from resin printers which might be harmful. Without knowing which resin, and reading the SDS for it we can only speculate on what might be there.
llamapants@lemmy.world 5 months ago
I corrected it to toxins, as acetone can still be harmful. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
psud@lemmy.world 5 months ago
We’d see a lot of finger cancers if it was. Acetone being the primary solvent in nail polish remover
semperverus@lemmy.world 5 months ago
Cancer’s not the only problem toxins can cause…