This database shows volatile organic compound (VOC) emission rates from two 3D printing technologies using various materials. Fuse filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printing heats and extrudes materials, typically thermoplastics, to build a part. Stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing cures photopolymer resins with a light source to build a part, which typically needs washing and curing post-processes. Emissions were characterized by CIRI according to ANSI/CAN/UL 2904. Emissions of specific VOCs from different printing conditions can be compared using this tool. More emission data can be found here.

Note: ABS= acrylonitrile butadiene styrene; ASA= acrylonitrile styrene acrylate; HIPS= high impact polystyrene; METAL= metal composites; PC= polycarbonate; PETG= polyethylene terephthalate glycol; PLA= polylactic acid; PVA= polyvinyl alcohol.

Detection frequency was calculated based on all 70 studied print runs.

3D Printing

(814 Total Chemicals Found)