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3D printers using ABS plastic emit ultrafine particles and volatile organic compounds.
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INSUFFICIENT LEANING
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Is it true that 3D printers using ABS plastic emit ultrafine particles and volatile organic compounds?
Unclear. Multiple peer-reviewed studies and an EPA page report that 3D printers emit ultrafine particles and volatile organic compounds, and one makerspace review specifically notes that heating ABS releases these emissions. However, most items address 3D printing generally or other filaments rather than settling the claim for ABS specifically.
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Byrley, P., Wallace, M. A. G., Boyes, W. K., & Rogers, K. (2020). Particle and volatile organic compound emissions from a 3D printer filament extruder.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.139604
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Particle and Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from a 3D Printer Filament Extruder - PMC Lock. (n.d.). pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.139604
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Do, G., Tsai, P., & Yoon, C. (2024). Evaluation of particle and volatile organic compound emissions during the use of 3D pens.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.173003
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Azimi, P., Fazli, T., & Stephens, B. E. (2017). Predicting Concentrations of Ultrafine Particles and Volatile Organic Compounds Resulting from Desktop 3D Printer Operation and the Impact of Potential Control Strategies. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1111/jiec.12578
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Bernatíková, Š., Dudáček, A., Přichystalová, R., Klečka, V., & Kocůrková, L. (2021). Characterization of Ultrafine Particles and VOCs Emitted from a 3D Printer. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18030929
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Characterization of chemical contaminants generated by a desktop fused deposition modeling 3-dimensional Printer. (n.d.). cir.nii.ac.jp. https://doi.org/10.1080/15459624.2017.1302589
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3D Printing Research at EPA | US EPALockPrimary navigationOpen Sidenav MenuClose Sidenav Menuexpand or collapse the child menuexpand or collapse the child menuexpand or collapse the child menuexpand or collapse the child menuexpand or collapse the child menu. (n.d.). epa.gov. https://www.epa.gov/chemical-research/3d-printing-research-epa
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Neelam, B. (2017). 3D Printing in Makerspaces: Health and Safety Concerns. eric.ed.gov. https://doi.org/10.5062/F46971TW
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S., L. T. & Ken, R. (2016). 3D Printing. What's the Harm?. eric.ed.gov. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1111854
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