When I came into my office this morning, I found that my boss moved his resin printer into my office and the setup reeks of solvent (it smells like a hundred uncapped expos). Are these fumes fine? Or am I gonna end up with half a melted brain by the end of the week?

  • Shdwdrgn@mander.xyz
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    10 months ago

    A quick google search brought this up

    Basically the fumes effects will differ depending on the particular resin being used, but there are no specific studies on long-term effects yet. The general recommendation is to limit your exposure as much as possible with most hobbyists only using them in well-ventilated rooms or even having a direct exhaust port in the room. If it was me, I would move into the boss’s office and refuse to work at your desk until they address the safety concerns sufficiently. Yeah that’s probably overkill, but if your boss isn’t willing to expose themself to the likely health hazards then why should you?

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      10 months ago

      I definitely don’t think it’s overkill.

      If I’m not actively venting my resin printer, it will irritate my lungs instantly once i enter the room. Those fumes don’t fuck around, and at least from what I’ve heard, the effects will actually get worse the more you’re exposed over time.