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I’ve just been living with the downsides of pla. Should I just switch to petg? I have my printer in my bedroom though. Is petg toxi to breathe?

• gary_0 6y ago
  Not sure how toxic PETG is but the fumes are quite unpleasant. When I was around where large amounts of PETG were being worked with, ventilation was a must.
• daslicious 6y ago
  yikes, i thought 3d printers were high emitters of tiny plastic particles that are harmful to breath. Hope it's well ventilated
• dheera 6y ago
  > I’ve just been living with the downsides of pla. Should I just switch to petg? As far as utility goes it's so much sturdier as a material that I don't even comprehend why people use PLA, especially considering they are very similar in price, and it's much easier to work with than ABS since it is not particularly prone to warping. If PLA can realistically be composted though, that's another story, bu I was under the impression 3D print PLA isn't the same as compostable PLA cups. > I have my printer in my bedroom though. Is petg toxi to breathe? PETG is not known to be toxic, so it's a much better choice than ABS if you don't have a garage or fully ventilated area. That said, I'm always skeptical and I don't keep my 3D printer in my bedroom.