User's Manual

DOC-07000 Rev. A 3–5
Objet500 - Connex 3 User Guide
Storage
MaterialsusedforprintingmodelswithObjetprintersaremadeofresins,
whicharecomposedofreactivemonomersandoligomers.Although
printingmaterialsaresuppliedinsealed,UV‐proofcartridges,caremustbe
takenwhenstoringandhandlingthem.Followtheseguidelinestoprotect
operatorsandtheenvironment,andtoensure
optimumresults.
• Toensureproductstability,donotallowthesematerialstocomeinto
contactwithmetal.Plasticsmadefrommonomer‐solublesubstances
(suchaspolystyreneorpolyvinylchloride)arenotsuitableforstoring
Objetprintingmaterials.
• Whennotinuse,keepmaterialcartridgestightlysealedtoprevent
contamination,theeffectsofexposuretoUVradiation,andaccidental
spillage.
• Storematerialcartridges indoors,inadryareawithadequate
ventilation,between16–27degreesCelsius(60–81degreesFahrenheit).
Ifexposedtoheatorflames,cartridgesmayburstorignite.
• Signsofprematurepolymerizationinmaterialcartridgesmayinclude
bulging,leaking,theemissionofheat,andunusualodor.Exposureto
heatcancauseresintogelinthecartridge.
• Makesurethatmaterialcartridgesarestoredinaccordancewithall
localregulationsandotherapplicablerequirements.
Shelf Life
Materialsusedforproducingmodelshavealimitedshelflife.Theexpiry
dateonthelabelisvalidwhenproperlystoredinanundamaged,
unopenedcartridge.Alwaysrotateyourstock,sothatthecartridgewith
theearliestdateisusedfirst.
Exposure to
Light
Ifprintingmaterialsarenotintheirsealedcartridges,makesuretoshield
themfromsunlightandothersourcesofUVradiation,suchasfluorescent
andmercury‐vaporlights.ExposuretoUVradiationcausesanincreasein
viscosityand,eventually,solidification.
Safety
Considerations
Beforebeingcured,resinsarehazardousmaterials.Topreventpossible
healthhazards,followtheseprecautionsregarding printingmaterials:
• Donotexposetoflames,heatorsparks.
• Preventcontactwithskinandeyes.
• Ventilateareaswheretheyarehandled.
• Keepthemseparatefromfoodanddrink.
Curedplasticparts,however,aresafe.Theycanbehandledandstored
withoutprecautions.
Disposal
DisposeofcartridgesofObjetmodelandsupportmaterialinaccordance
withallapplicablelawsandregulations.Ifnecessary,thecartridgescanbe
disassembledforrecycling.
You can find more safety information about resins in “Safety Guidelines” on
page 2-4, and “First Aid for Working with Printing Materials” on page 2-6.