Student Material 001: Chemical Safety Quick Reference Card¶

Material ID: U2M2-MAT-001 Purpose: Pocket-sized quick reference for resin lab safety procedures, PPE requirements, and emergency response Format: Quick reference tables and checklists Updated: 2026-03-19

PPE Quick Reference¶

Task	Gloves	Glasses	Lab Coat	Respirator
Pour resin	Nitrile 5 mil	UV-blocking	YES	If no vent
Monitor print	—	UV-blocking	—	—
Remove print	Nitrile 5 mil	UV-blocking	Recommended	—
IPA wash	Nitrile 5 mil	Safety glasses	Recommended	If large vol
UV post-cure	—	UV-blocking	—	—
Cured part handling	—	—	—	—
Spill cleanup	Nitrile 5 mil	Safety glasses	YES	If large spill

Glove Change Schedule¶

Every 30 minutes of resin contact
Immediately if torn or punctured
Before touching phone, keyboard, face, food
Between dirty and clean tasks
When switching resin types

Emergency Response Quick Guide¶

SKIN CONTACT¶

Wipe with DRY paper towel
Wash with SOAP and WATER (2 min)
Do NOT use IPA on skin
Monitor for 48 hours
Report if rash develops

EYE CONTACT¶

Go to EYEWASH STATION now
Flush with water for 15 MINUTES
Hold eyelids OPEN
Get medical attention
Bring the SDS

INHALATION¶

Move to FRESH AIR
If breathing difficulty → call 911
Do not re-enter until ventilated
Report symptoms to supervisor

IPA SPILL¶

Eliminate ignition sources
Ventilate area
Absorb with pads/towels
Do NOT use water

IPA FIRE¶

Class B extinguisher (CO2 or dry chemical)
Or smother with metal lid/fire blanket
Do NOT use water
Evacuate if not controlled → call 911

GHS Hazard Symbols for Resin Products¶

Symbol	Meaning	Found On
⚠ Exclamation Mark	Irritant (skin, eye)	Most resins
☠ Health Hazard	Sensitizer, chronic effects	Most resins
🌊 Environment	Aquatic toxicity	Most resins
🔥 Flame	Flammable liquid	IPA only

Waste Disposal Quick Guide¶

Waste	How to Dispose
Liquid uncured resin	UV cure to solid → plastic waste
IPA with dissolved resin	UV cure → filter solids → solvent waste
Paper towels with resin	UV cure 10 min → regular waste
Used FEP film	UV cure residue → regular waste
Cured resin parts	Regular plastic waste (not recyclable)
Used gloves	UV cure visible resin → regular waste
Empty resin bottles	Rinse, UV cure residue → recycle

NEVER pour resin or contaminated IPA down the drain

Cross-Contamination Prevention Checklist¶

[ ] Personal items stored in CLEAN zone (away from resin work area)
[ ] Gloves removed BEFORE touching phone/keyboard/bag
[ ] Hands washed AFTER removing gloves
[ ] Resin bottle exterior wiped after pouring
[ ] Printer touchscreen wiped at end of session
[ ] Work surfaces cleaned with IPA + soap/water
[ ] Door handles cleaned if touched with gloves

Section	What You'll Find	When You Need It
Section 1	Product ID, emergency phone	Identifying the product
Section 2	Hazards, pictograms, precautions	Understanding risks
Section 4	First aid for skin/eye/inhalation/ingestion	EMERGENCY response
Section 5	Fire-fighting measures	Fire emergency
Section 7	Storage requirements	Setting up storage
Section 8	PPE requirements	Choosing protection
Section 13	Disposal considerations	Waste management

Safe Resin Lab Session Checklist¶

Before Starting¶

[ ] Ventilation system ON and verified
[ ] Eyewash station accessible and functional
[ ] Fire extinguisher location confirmed (Class B/C)
[ ] SDS binder present at workstation
[ ] PPE available: gloves, glasses, coat
[ ] Food/drinks removed from work area
[ ] Hair tied back, jewelry removed

During Session¶

[ ] Gloves on for ALL resin contact
[ ] Gloves changed every 30 min or if damaged
[ ] Vat covered when not printing
[ ] IPA containers sealed when not in use
[ ] IPA away from heat sources (>1 meter)
[ ] No food/drink in work area

After Session¶

[ ] All surfaces wiped (IPA then soap/water)
[ ] PPE removed in correct order (gloves first)
[ ] Hands washed with soap/water (20 sec)
[ ] Waste UV-cured and properly disposed
[ ] Resin vat covered or strained back to bottle
[ ] IPA containers sealed
[ ] Ventilation left running for 15 min after last operation

Last Updated: 2026-03-19