Is PETG filament food safe?
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I've been trying to find a 3D printer filament which would not release any chemicals if in contact with heated water for a substantial amount of time. So far, I've easily ruled out both PLA and ABS, as they're not considered food safe from what I can find. I have found PETG filament, which seems to be food safe.
My question is: "Is there's anything special you'd have to do to make sure the print is food safe, or as in my case, to make sure it's safe for usage in a mug?".
I will be using a steel extruder as brass ones may contain lead.
filament safety food petg
edited Feb 9 at 20:24
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I've been trying to find a 3D printer filament which would not release any chemicals if in contact with heated water for a substantial amount of time. So far, I've easily ruled out both PLA and ABS, as they're not considered food safe from what I can find. I have found PETG filament, which seems to be food safe.
My question is: "Is there's anything special you'd have to do to make sure the print is food safe, or as in my case, to make sure it's safe for usage in a mug?".
I will be using a steel extruder as brass ones may contain lead.
filament safety food petg
edited Feb 9 at 20:24
Trish
5,56211139
asked Feb 9 at 14:23
MelvinMelvin
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Welcome to 3dPrinting.SE! I'm not quite sure your question is on topic for the site, but have a look at this article. I think it answers your questions. They actually suggest using PLA, because it is non-toxic. You have to seal it, though, as using it straight from the print bed is going to leave you seeping "stuff" all over the place (prints are very commonly porous). Anyway, there are others who are far more adept at this than I am who can give you a real answer.
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– Pᴀᴜʟsᴛᴇʀ2
Feb 9 at 14:50
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@Pᴀᴜʟsᴛᴇʀ2 although that article also says that PETG is a good filament
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– Melvin
Feb 9 at 14:56
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All I was suggesting is that don't discard PLA as an option, mainly because it is non-toxic due to it being made from corn starch.
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– Pᴀᴜʟsᴛᴇʀ2
Feb 9 at 15:13
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@Pᴀᴜʟsᴛᴇʀ2 Ok thanks :)
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– Melvin
Feb 9 at 15:14
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it's the tiny gaps that breed pathogens that causes 3d prints not to be food-safe, not the chemicals in the filament (although that could also be a concern).
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– dandavis
Feb 11 at 22:52
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I've been trying to find a 3D printer filament which would not release any chemicals if in contact with heated water for a substantial amount of time. So far, I've easily ruled out both PLA and ABS, as they're not considered food safe from what I can find. I have found PETG filament, which seems to be food safe.
My question is: "Is there's anything special you'd have to do to make sure the print is food safe, or as in my case, to make sure it's safe for usage in a mug?".
I will be using a steel extruder as brass ones may contain lead.
filament safety food petg
edited Feb 9 at 20:24
Trish
5,56211139
asked Feb 9 at 14:23
MelvinMelvin
132
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I've been trying to find a 3D printer filament which would not release any chemicals if in contact with heated water for a substantial amount of time. So far, I've easily ruled out both PLA and ABS, as they're not considered food safe from what I can find. I have found PETG filament, which seems to be food safe.
My question is: "Is there's anything special you'd have to do to make sure the print is food safe, or as in my case, to make sure it's safe for usage in a mug?".
I will be using a steel extruder as brass ones may contain lead.
filament safety food petg
filament safety food petg
edited Feb 9 at 20:24
Trish
5,56211139
asked Feb 9 at 14:23
MelvinMelvin
132
edited Feb 9 at 20:24
Trish
5,56211139
asked Feb 9 at 14:23
MelvinMelvin
132
edited Feb 9 at 20:24
Trish
5,56211139
edited Feb 9 at 20:24
Trish
5,56211139
edited Feb 9 at 20:24
Trish
5,56211139
5,56211139
asked Feb 9 at 14:23
MelvinMelvin
132
asked Feb 9 at 14:23
MelvinMelvin
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asked Feb 9 at 14:23
MelvinMelvin
132
132
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Welcome to 3dPrinting.SE! I'm not quite sure your question is on topic for the site, but have a look at this article. I think it answers your questions. They actually suggest using PLA, because it is non-toxic. You have to seal it, though, as using it straight from the print bed is going to leave you seeping "stuff" all over the place (prints are very commonly porous). Anyway, there are others who are far more adept at this than I am who can give you a real answer.
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– Pᴀᴜʟsᴛᴇʀ2
Feb 9 at 14:50
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@Pᴀᴜʟsᴛᴇʀ2 although that article also says that PETG is a good filament
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– Melvin
Feb 9 at 14:56
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All I was suggesting is that don't discard PLA as an option, mainly because it is non-toxic due to it being made from corn starch.
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– Pᴀᴜʟsᴛᴇʀ2
Feb 9 at 15:13
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@Pᴀᴜʟsᴛᴇʀ2 Ok thanks :)
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– Melvin
Feb 9 at 15:14
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it's the tiny gaps that breed pathogens that causes 3d prints not to be food-safe, not the chemicals in the filament (although that could also be a concern).
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– dandavis
Feb 11 at 22:52
add a comment |
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Welcome to 3dPrinting.SE! I'm not quite sure your question is on topic for the site, but have a look at this article. I think it answers your questions. They actually suggest using PLA, because it is non-toxic. You have to seal it, though, as using it straight from the print bed is going to leave you seeping "stuff" all over the place (prints are very commonly porous). Anyway, there are others who are far more adept at this than I am who can give you a real answer.
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– Pᴀᴜʟsᴛᴇʀ2
Feb 9 at 14:50
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@Pᴀᴜʟsᴛᴇʀ2 although that article also says that PETG is a good filament
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– Melvin
Feb 9 at 14:56
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All I was suggesting is that don't discard PLA as an option, mainly because it is non-toxic due to it being made from corn starch.
$endgroup$
– Pᴀᴜʟsᴛᴇʀ2
Feb 9 at 15:13
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@Pᴀᴜʟsᴛᴇʀ2 Ok thanks :)
$endgroup$
– Melvin
Feb 9 at 15:14
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it's the tiny gaps that breed pathogens that causes 3d prints not to be food-safe, not the chemicals in the filament (although that could also be a concern).
$endgroup$
– dandavis
Feb 11 at 22:52
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Welcome to 3dPrinting.SE! I'm not quite sure your question is on topic for the site, but have a look at this article. I think it answers your questions. They actually suggest using PLA, because it is non-toxic. You have to seal it, though, as using it straight from the print bed is going to leave you seeping "stuff" all over the place (prints are very commonly porous). Anyway, there are others who are far more adept at this than I am who can give you a real answer.
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– Pᴀᴜʟsᴛᴇʀ2
Feb 9 at 14:50
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Welcome to 3dPrinting.SE! I'm not quite sure your question is on topic for the site, but have a look at this article. I think it answers your questions. They actually suggest using PLA, because it is non-toxic. You have to seal it, though, as using it straight from the print bed is going to leave you seeping "stuff" all over the place (prints are very commonly porous). Anyway, there are others who are far more adept at this than I am who can give you a real answer.
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– Pᴀᴜʟsᴛᴇʀ2
Feb 9 at 14:50
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@Pᴀᴜʟsᴛᴇʀ2 although that article also says that PETG is a good filament
$endgroup$
– Melvin
Feb 9 at 14:56
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@Pᴀᴜʟsᴛᴇʀ2 although that article also says that PETG is a good filament
$endgroup$
– Melvin
Feb 9 at 14:56
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All I was suggesting is that don't discard PLA as an option, mainly because it is non-toxic due to it being made from corn starch.
$endgroup$
– Pᴀᴜʟsᴛᴇʀ2
Feb 9 at 15:13
$begingroup$
All I was suggesting is that don't discard PLA as an option, mainly because it is non-toxic due to it being made from corn starch.
$endgroup$
– Pᴀᴜʟsᴛᴇʀ2
Feb 9 at 15:13
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@Pᴀᴜʟsᴛᴇʀ2 Ok thanks :)
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– Melvin
Feb 9 at 15:14
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@Pᴀᴜʟsᴛᴇʀ2 Ok thanks :)
$endgroup$
– Melvin
Feb 9 at 15:14
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it's the tiny gaps that breed pathogens that causes 3d prints not to be food-safe, not the chemicals in the filament (although that could also be a concern).
$endgroup$
– dandavis
Feb 11 at 22:52
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it's the tiny gaps that breed pathogens that causes 3d prints not to be food-safe, not the chemicals in the filament (although that could also be a concern).
$endgroup$
– dandavis
Feb 11 at 22:52
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Many manufactures list their filaments as being food safe, but I would not treat this as "gospel truth". Apparently, the FDA considers PETG to be safe for food contact, but they are probably thinking about injection-moulded and vacuum-formed parts. Unfortunately, an initial search of the FDA's website did not yield any definitive information.
Even if a particular filament is genuinely food safe, that does not mean that a 3D-printed part made from it will be food safe, since there will be an abundance of nooks and crannies where bacteria can lodge and reproduce. You would have to sterilise a utensil before and after every use to be absolutely safe.
Anyway, good luck with making a water-tight mug with an FDM printer. You will probably have to seal it to make it water-tight, and then it will be the food-safety of the sealant that you will need to worry about. I would give it a miss, if I were you (at least, for other people's use). Items intended for one-time use would be OK, I suppose.
answered Feb 9 at 15:29
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Yeah, thanks, just realized I could just buy a normal mug and take it apart, as that will make my life a lot easier :)
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– Melvin
Feb 9 at 16:48
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This print is watertight: youtube.com/watch?v=OzfXVH59LjM
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– FarO
2 days ago
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Many manufactures list their filaments as being food safe, but I would not treat this as "gospel truth". Apparently, the FDA considers PETG to be safe for food contact, but they are probably thinking about injection-moulded and vacuum-formed parts. Unfortunately, an initial search of the FDA's website did not yield any definitive information.
Even if a particular filament is genuinely food safe, that does not mean that a 3D-printed part made from it will be food safe, since there will be an abundance of nooks and crannies where bacteria can lodge and reproduce. You would have to sterilise a utensil before and after every use to be absolutely safe.
Anyway, good luck with making a water-tight mug with an FDM printer. You will probably have to seal it to make it water-tight, and then it will be the food-safety of the sealant that you will need to worry about. I would give it a miss, if I were you (at least, for other people's use). Items intended for one-time use would be OK, I suppose.
answered Feb 9 at 15:29
MickMick
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Yeah, thanks, just realized I could just buy a normal mug and take it apart, as that will make my life a lot easier :)
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– Melvin
Feb 9 at 16:48
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This print is watertight: youtube.com/watch?v=OzfXVH59LjM
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– FarO
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Many manufactures list their filaments as being food safe, but I would not treat this as "gospel truth". Apparently, the FDA considers PETG to be safe for food contact, but they are probably thinking about injection-moulded and vacuum-formed parts. Unfortunately, an initial search of the FDA's website did not yield any definitive information.
Even if a particular filament is genuinely food safe, that does not mean that a 3D-printed part made from it will be food safe, since there will be an abundance of nooks and crannies where bacteria can lodge and reproduce. You would have to sterilise a utensil before and after every use to be absolutely safe.
Anyway, good luck with making a water-tight mug with an FDM printer. You will probably have to seal it to make it water-tight, and then it will be the food-safety of the sealant that you will need to worry about. I would give it a miss, if I were you (at least, for other people's use). Items intended for one-time use would be OK, I suppose.
answered Feb 9 at 15:29
MickMick
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Yeah, thanks, just realized I could just buy a normal mug and take it apart, as that will make my life a lot easier :)
$endgroup$
– Melvin
Feb 9 at 16:48
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This print is watertight: youtube.com/watch?v=OzfXVH59LjM
$endgroup$
– FarO
2 days ago
add a comment |
$begingroup$
Many manufactures list their filaments as being food safe, but I would not treat this as "gospel truth". Apparently, the FDA considers PETG to be safe for food contact, but they are probably thinking about injection-moulded and vacuum-formed parts. Unfortunately, an initial search of the FDA's website did not yield any definitive information.
Even if a particular filament is genuinely food safe, that does not mean that a 3D-printed part made from it will be food safe, since there will be an abundance of nooks and crannies where bacteria can lodge and reproduce. You would have to sterilise a utensil before and after every use to be absolutely safe.
Anyway, good luck with making a water-tight mug with an FDM printer. You will probably have to seal it to make it water-tight, and then it will be the food-safety of the sealant that you will need to worry about. I would give it a miss, if I were you (at least, for other people's use). Items intended for one-time use would be OK, I suppose.
answered Feb 9 at 15:29
MickMick
1,320315
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Many manufactures list their filaments as being food safe, but I would not treat this as "gospel truth". Apparently, the FDA considers PETG to be safe for food contact, but they are probably thinking about injection-moulded and vacuum-formed parts. Unfortunately, an initial search of the FDA's website did not yield any definitive information.
Even if a particular filament is genuinely food safe, that does not mean that a 3D-printed part made from it will be food safe, since there will be an abundance of nooks and crannies where bacteria can lodge and reproduce. You would have to sterilise a utensil before and after every use to be absolutely safe.
Anyway, good luck with making a water-tight mug with an FDM printer. You will probably have to seal it to make it water-tight, and then it will be the food-safety of the sealant that you will need to worry about. I would give it a miss, if I were you (at least, for other people's use). Items intended for one-time use would be OK, I suppose.
answered Feb 9 at 15:29
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answered Feb 9 at 15:29
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answered Feb 9 at 15:29
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Yeah, thanks, just realized I could just buy a normal mug and take it apart, as that will make my life a lot easier :)
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– Melvin
Feb 9 at 16:48
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This print is watertight: youtube.com/watch?v=OzfXVH59LjM
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– FarO
2 days ago
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Yeah, thanks, just realized I could just buy a normal mug and take it apart, as that will make my life a lot easier :)
$endgroup$
– Melvin
Feb 9 at 16:48
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This print is watertight: youtube.com/watch?v=OzfXVH59LjM
$endgroup$
– FarO
2 days ago
1
1
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Yeah, thanks, just realized I could just buy a normal mug and take it apart, as that will make my life a lot easier :)
$endgroup$
– Melvin
Feb 9 at 16:48
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Yeah, thanks, just realized I could just buy a normal mug and take it apart, as that will make my life a lot easier :)
$endgroup$
– Melvin
Feb 9 at 16:48
$begingroup$
This print is watertight: youtube.com/watch?v=OzfXVH59LjM
$endgroup$
– FarO
2 days ago
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This print is watertight: youtube.com/watch?v=OzfXVH59LjM
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– FarO
2 days ago
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Welcome to 3dPrinting.SE! I'm not quite sure your question is on topic for the site, but have a look at this article. I think it answers your questions. They actually suggest using PLA, because it is non-toxic. You have to seal it, though, as using it straight from the print bed is going to leave you seeping "stuff" all over the place (prints are very commonly porous). Anyway, there are others who are far more adept at this than I am who can give you a real answer.
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– Pᴀᴜʟsᴛᴇʀ2
Feb 9 at 14:50
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@Pᴀᴜʟsᴛᴇʀ2 although that article also says that PETG is a good filament
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– Melvin
Feb 9 at 14:56
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All I was suggesting is that don't discard PLA as an option, mainly because it is non-toxic due to it being made from corn starch.
$endgroup$
– Pᴀᴜʟsᴛᴇʀ2
Feb 9 at 15:13
$begingroup$
@Pᴀᴜʟsᴛᴇʀ2 Ok thanks :)
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– Melvin
Feb 9 at 15:14
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it's the tiny gaps that breed pathogens that causes 3d prints not to be food-safe, not the chemicals in the filament (although that could also be a concern).
$endgroup$
– dandavis
Feb 11 at 22:52