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How toxic is ABS/PLA?

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ABS and PLA plastics aren't regulated under the TSCA, the main regulatory act for toxic substances in the US, nor are they covered by ECHA in Europe. The EPA guys confirmed my impression. read more

The lab tests showed that ABS is significantly more toxic than PLA, but that the corn-based polymer is not exempt form dangerous emissions, especially if extruded at temperatures higher than 200°C. read more

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