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• Use on foams that have been approved for hot cutting in areas with adequate ventilation

  • OK to cut: polystyrene, polyethylene, EVA

  • Not OK to cut: polyurethane, polyisocyanurate

• Adequate ventilation is satisfied if using

  • Outdoors: in a wide open space (not in a shed)

  • Indoors: with an adequate active exhaust system (fume hood, fans, and windows that provide cross flow ventilation);
    Note: DO NOT USE in indoor spaces that may contain flammable materials or flammable residue, such as paint booths or auto garages, even if ventilation is present

• If you must cut indoors, contact us (mit-remote-making@mit.edu) and we can advise on ventilation

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