So 3D printing didn’t even have much of a chance before the railing began regarding fumes and toxicity and in general, the question of how sick we might be getting while the filament takes its time melting nearby...[A recent University of Texas at Austin] report seems to offer up fairly common sense information, although they do state that more studies should be done regarding exposure to fumes and potential carcinogens, and should be weighed against usage patterns while 3D printing. — 3dprint.com
This health concern isn't brand new, but it's surely something that deserves further research.
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Put the 3d printing in a separate room with ventilation systems like you would for soldering or even diazo prints. Place a camera with a view of the 3d printing process that you can view at a not too distant room.
And then never enter the room.
Vaporize oil-based chemicals and spray them into the air.
What could possibly be bad about that?
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