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Monomer
A low molecular weight chemical species, which is a building block of polymers.
MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheet. Federal government mandated information about the chemical
makeup of any chemical substance, such as resin. Usually includes identification of toxic
substances and safe handling guidelines.
NIOSH
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
Photoinitiator
A chemical in photopolymers that reacts with photons and catalyzes the polymerization process.
Photopolymer
A chemical substance composed of photoinitiators and monomers that polymerizes when exposed
to light energy.
Photopolymerization
The process whereby light energy converts monomers into a polymer.
Platform
The perforated base on which parts are built by the SLA system.
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