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I recently learned that now there's some kind of "bio resin" that seems to be less toxic. So maybe that would be ok?
by ofrzeta 2y ago
I recently learned that now there's some kind of "bio resin" that seems to be less toxic. So maybe that would be ok?
- terribleperson 2y agoI doubt it's any safer. Things that UV cure tend not to be nice.
- ofrzeta 2y agoHm, they say it's safe for children's toys, according to some certification: https://store.anycubic.com/collections/uv-resin/products/bio-resin https://store.anycubic.com/collections/uv-resin/products/bio...
- iLoveOncall 2y agoOnce it's cured maybe, that doesn't mean it's at all safe until then.
- fxtentacle 2y agoIt's similar to 2 component epoxy: The raw materials are highly poisonous, but the reaction end product is safe. It's just that you need to be 100% sure that there are no un-reacted resin leftovers anywhere on your part. And that part is very difficult.
- fxtentacle 2y agoA lot of the so-called "water washable" bio resins need to be diluted down to 1L of resin + 1 million L of clean water before they are considered safe enough that you're allowed to flush them down the toilet. So I would never touch them without gloves. And while you are correct that some plant-based resins are not a class 3 lung poison anymore, they are still a class 2 eye irritant and can cause burns in your eyes purely through aerial exposure. Which means you need to wear goggles whenever you're in the same room.