SSW - Washing and Postcuring (Resin Printing)
During this process you will be working with isopropyl alcohol and 3D printing resin. Review the COSHH overview pages for these materials before starting work.
Personal Protective Equipment
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Nitrile Gloves You must wear nitrile gloves when working with the printing resin or isopropyl alcohol. |
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Safety Glasses You must safety glasses when working with the printing resin or alcohol cleaning bath. |
Specific risks you should be aware of
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Extremely Flammable Isopropyl alcohol is flammable. Keep away from naked flames. Keep the lid on the alcohol container at all times. Secure the lid when it is on the container and mop up spills immediately. |
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UV Radiation The post-curing process uses UV light. Ensure the cover for the post-cure station is in place before starting the post-cure process. |
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Hazardous Fumes Only perform post-processing tasks in the Print Hive, this has built in ventilation. |
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Approved Materials Only You are only permitted to print with resins and use cleaners that the Maker Space provides or approves. |
Cleaning Bath Spillages
The cleaning fluid is alcohol. Be careful to not spill the large container as this will spi