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When ABS is molded it releases fumes Are they harmful?

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ABS, also known as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, does release fumes if it is overheated or burned. They are made up primarily of carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide. Both chemicals are very toxic. So, if you are heating ABS for a 3D printer, make sure that you have ample ventilation, and reduce your inhalation of those fumes, as they have cumulative effects when inhaled over a short period of time. Carbon monoxide irreversibly binds with hemoglobin to form carboxyhemoglobin, reducing the bodies ability to use oxygen. Hydrogen cyanide binds with cytochromes to block the electron transport chain in cells and mitochondria, which prevents the body from being able to generate energy for itself.

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