Thursday, January 3, 2019

9 things you need to know about 3D printing & food safety


3D print things that we use in our everyday life are really enjoyable.  However, when it comes to printing kitchen tools that will touch food, many wonder – One may have a question now is 3D printing food safe? With the heat and chemicals used to print and process 3D objects, there are various valid health concerns. To clear up some questions around whether 3D printing is food safe, we’ve put together a list of the 5 most common concerns and 5 tips on minimizing these risks.
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5 concerns with mixing food & 3D printing

1) Bacteria buildup in the design
2) Chemicals in the filament
3) Toxic particles released in the printing process
4) It’s Not Dishwasher Safe
5) Some brass nozzles contain lead
Ok, now are you scared?
It all sounds a bit scary, isn’t it? It’s important to remember that these debates are still fairly contentious, and the research is still too early to have delivered concrete conclusions or a clear consensus. Along with this, there are plenty of things one can do to minimize these concerns.
Let me list them below.

4 tips to minimize risks of 3D printing kitchen tools

1) Use a food safe sealant to avoid bacteria build-up
2) Buy a food-safe filament
3) Use warm water with antibacterial soap to wash
4) Use a food safe hot end/extruder

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