UV/EB technology has been shown to be safe to use in manufacturing and in sensitive applications.

Like any other industrial technology, safe use of UV/EB curing requires an understanding of the potential hazards, training and adherence to good safety and hygiene practices. UV/EB-curing materials are generally less hazardous than solvents in the work environment. UV/EB-curing materials have low systemic toxicity, and acrylates as a class have been shown not to be carcinogenic via dermal and oral exposure. Good industrial hygiene practices, knowledge of safe handling procedures and worker training are essential for safe handling of any chemical. When these principles are followed, experience has shown that UV/EB-curing technology can be handled safely in widely varying industrial applications.

For packaging applications, food safety is very important. In many situations, low-migration UV-curable inks can be used for indirect food contact applications.

LEARN MORE!
Material & Equipment Safety
Safety and Handling of UV/EB Curing Materials. 2010. Ron Golden. RadTech Fact Sheet.
This paper describes the engineering controls and industrial hygiene practices which have been developed to assure workplace safety.

UV/EB Health & Safety Guide. RadTech.
This document is a guideline for the handling of UV/EB raw materials and processing equipment. It is the responsibility of the users to read and understand Material Safety Data Sheets (now referred to as Safety Data Sheets), labels and process equipment instructions.

UV and EB Equipment Safety Topics. 2010. RadTech Equipment Safety Task Force. RadTech Fact Sheet.
This document is a concise overview of the topics related to safety and safe use of industrial UV and EB curing equipment. It may also serve as a "checklist" for users, designers and operators of UV or EB equipment. The topics are not intended to be covered in detail -- but only as limited guidance that must be used in conjunction with adequate training and education, which would include further, detailed explanations in published materials and manufacturer's documentation.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) does not expressly regulate packaging materials. It may, however, regulate consumer products packaging if the package itself has a practical use (e.g., buckets) or has some play value to children. This article discusses the regulatory program administered by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for food packaging provides useful guidance concerning the exposure of children to hazards in packaging. Based on these regulations the use of such packaging materials in food applications, properly cured UV/EB coatings can be used safely in packaging of children's products.