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Regulatory Information
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Support material has no known regulatory requirements .
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In the U .S ., uncured material is subject to special EPA disposal regulations and record-keeping requirements . “Uncured VisiJet®
material” includes any part material cartridge (empty or full),and waste pan which is partly uncured part material . For complete
disposal regulation details, see Appendix in your Material Handling Guide .
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In the U.S., you must keep the following disposal records for five years after the date of disposal:
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The quantity of part material received (new or “virgin”) .
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The name and address of the shipping location (the “responsible party” - generally your waste disposal service provider) .
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The quantity of part material shipped (disposed) . For further information, see your Material Handling Guide .
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For assistance, contact 3D Systems Technical Support .
Spilled VisiJet® Material
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Spills of material are HIGHLY UNLIKELY, and should NOT occur in normal operation of the printer . If a leak occurs, it is an indica-
tion of a serious printer malfunction .
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The first priority is to protect users from inadvertently touching material. Spills of support material can be cleaned without use
of protective gear, and disposed of as office trash. Handling uncured part material requires use of gloves and other personnel
protective equipment to ensure no direct contact with uncured part material . If you don’t know which material it is, assume it to be
uncured part material, and handle accordingly - with the recommended personal protective equipment .
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Promptly remove spilled material, dispose of waste material, and cleanup materials per local regulatory requirements . Discontinue
use of the printer, and contact 3D Systems Technical Support for a service visit to determine and repair the source of leakage .
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Small spills of uncured liquid part material can be cleaned up using disposable towels, non-reusable rags, or absorbing materials
such as sawdust, clay, diatomaceous earth, or activated charcoal . If spilled material is hot (liquid), wait until cools and gels before
wiping up . After wiping up the spill, wipe surface with denatured or isopropyl alcohol and clean thoroughly with soap and water .
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Consider avoiding placement of the printer over carpeting, or consider use of barriers to avoid the possibility of carpet damage if
spills were to occur .
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Advise service provider involved, of the spilled material, and provide MSDS and other material information prior to contact with
the material . Advise them of disposal requirements for part material and clean-up products if part material (uncured) is the spilled
material . Use of heat above 65°C (149°F) may prove helpful in removing spilled part material from carpet .
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Tools contaminated with part material should be cleaned prior to reuse . Solvents such as denatured alcohol or Isopropyl Alcohol
(IPA), are normally required to clean equipment and tools . Wash with soap and water to remove any traces of excess part material
or solvent . Contact solvent suppliers for information on proper handling of solvents if used for clean-up .
Waste Removal
CAUTION: Uncured part material is a sensitizer. Skin or eye irritation could occur when exposed to
the chemical composition of the material
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Wear protective gloves before removing any waste product from the printer . Be careful not to spill, drop, or expose others to these
materials - particularly part material or waste pan . Dispose of all waste material appropriately per local regulatory requirements .
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Dispose of waste pan (if it is not reusable) containing both support and uncured part material . Replace the waste pan every time or
reuse pan if the pan is reusable .