Material Storage

Resin and Vat Storage

To maximize resin shelf life and avoid accidents, adhere to the following guidelines.

Wear gloves, even when just storing or grabbing a container of resin. Wash skin if it comes into contact with resin.
Do not store XiP resin cartridges inserted all the way into the printer when not in use, as this can empty the resin cartridge in the case of a leak in the vat membrane due to gravity-fed system
Filter the resin when loading back into the container
Store in a room with a temperature that falls no lower than 15°C (60°F) and no higher than 30°C (80°F)
Store in a dark storage space such as a cabinet to minimize potential exposure to UV lighting
Store away from heat, flames, sparks, and strong UV sources
Keep out of reach of children and animals
Keep resin away from food, drinks, and other consumable products
Keep container closed to prevent water absorption and/or other contaminates from becoming mixed with the product
Closed containers must have at least 10% air or oxygen to inhibit premature curing.
Use a First-In-First-Out system with resin to prevent expiration. Most resins are viable after expiration, but are not guaranteed to reach advertised material properties.
We recommend removing resin from the vat if storing for longer than 2 weeks.
Shake resin before dispensing and stir pigmented resins between uses,

maximize solvent shelf life and avoid accidents, adhere to the following guidelines.
Most cleaning solvents are flammable. Don’t use near open flame and ensure spill containment measures are in place.
Some cleaning solvents evaporate quickly. Ensure adequate ventilation and keep containers tightly closed.
Store solvents in a designated, labeled storage area or cabinet
Place labels denoting the hazards of the chemicals on the outside of the cabinet
Make sure secondary, smaller containers of solvent are clearly labelled with the solvent’s name
Store at room temperature in the original container
Ensure a functioning Class B fire extinguisher is nearby in the case of a fire and train on proper use
Keep out of reach of children and animals
Keep solvents away from food, drinks, and other consumable products
Wear eye protection around liquid materials that can splash

Updated March 02, 2023 03:18