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Yes.

I only print in PLA and PETG because of the toxins emitted by the other types of filament.

For those who say they print ABS, NYLON, PC, etc all the time and they’re fine, well yeah… today. Wait 20 years and then tell me how that worked for you. If you start smoking cigarettes today you’ll feel fine tomorrow too.

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OK thank you for your answer.

Based on my research I agree with the long term effects that breathing in polluted air can give your body, especially your respiratory system.

So would you ever consider purchasing a 3D Printer Air Filter Accessory to help filter the majority of the particles emitted by 3D Printing with ABS, NYLON, PC, etc? (for an example product see this: Zimpure - Filtering solution for 3D Printers by Zimple — Kickstarter)

Thanks Mark for your help so far, it is helping with regards to my research! :slight_smile:

Best Regards

Vim

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I wouldn’t buy one based upon the manufacturer’s claim. If it was tested by an independent lab like Consumer Reports and they said it does the job I would. That would open the door to more materials for me.

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25 years of being a maker, before the term even existed as a ‘thing’. Quite healthy. I’m the guy in the Makerspace wearing shorts, a t-shirt, and holding a brush to apply stain, varnish, etc. I’m also the guy that looks at you weird when you have a full Tyvek jumpsuit, respirator, and nitrile gloves when applying water based polycrylic. You are probably doing more damage to your body by inducing stress thinking about a small number of the things that will kill you, when it is technically everything. What are you doing regarding the offgassing of nearly every item you bring in to your house? What about all of the mysterious dust you breathe on a daily basis? Heck, most people get more harmful particulates from their Teflon pans degrading. I do avoid eating the filaments and resin though, it tastes funny.

My father did as much or more than me, and is still kicking. Besides, I’m 3D printing and releasing these toxins in the air, so chances are you are breathing it from someone else generating it somewhere. :slight_smile:

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Hi Protoculture,

Thanks for your reply, interesting viewpoint! There is definitely a case that perhaps breathing in all these chemicals isn’t really having a substantial impact on everyone as a whole (injection moulding factories stink of ABS, PC, etc), however after my research and talking to various 3D Printer users there are some people that actually feel unwell and get headaches when given prolonged exposure to such 3d printer fumes (see Julies case above).

regards

vim

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Hi Mark,

That is understandable because manufacturers could say anything!

Not so sure if you noticed or not, but the Zimple Zimpure product i sent in the link earlier has been tested by the LSCE (Laboratory of Sciences for Climate and Environment) in France. (not in any way am i trying to promote this product!)

See this link for their report: http://www.zimple3d.com/static/zimpure/study-report/Evaluation-of-an-innovative-filtration-system-for-Particulate-Matter-and-Volatile-Organic-Compounds-emitted-by-Desktop-3D-printers.pdf

regards

vim