Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin
also Bio-Resin / Eco Resin
Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin is an SLA/DLP photopolymer with reduced volatile monomer content and partly bio-based feedstock, offered in standard, clear, water-washable, tough, flexible, rigid, high-temperature, castable and BIO-MED versions.
Reference datasheet — Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin is not in the instant-quote catalog. Upload your part and an engineer will quote it in this grade or suggest the closest stocked equivalent.
Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin grades and fills
Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin is supplied in 6 conditions, soft to hard.
Compare all 6 grades and fillsHide
| Grade · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flexible / elastomeric bio-based | Use for gaskets, grips, wearables and soft living hinges; low tear strength and high creep versus real rubber. | 6 | 130 | 30 Shore D | |
As cast | For jewellery and dental investment casting: low residual ash on burn-out, soft and dimensionally fragile as a part. | 22 | 25 | 6 | 72 Shore D |
Water-washable low-odor bio-based | Use when no IPA is available; parts rinse in plain water but are slightly weaker and more moisture-sensitive. | 34 | 38 | 8 | 79 Shore D |
Impact-modified / ABS-like bio-based | Choose for snap-fits, housings and functional prototypes that must survive drops instead of shattering. | 37 | 42 | 30 | 76 Shore D |
Mineral/glass-filled stiff bio-based | Pick for thin stiff walls, jigs and fixtures where deflection and creep must be minimised; abrasive and brittle. | 55 | 2.5 | ||
High-temperature bio-based | For moulds, hot-air/hot-water fixtures and parts near heat sources; needs long thermal post-cure and is very brittle. | 55 | 2.5 | 88 Shore D |
Supply forms, finishes and certifications
Ways Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin is supplied — form, process route, surface or paperwork — without a datasheet of their own. The property values above apply.
| Option | What it is | Type |
|---|---|---|
BIO-MED | Biocompatible / dental certified | Certification |
Clear | Water-clear / transparent bio-based | Grade option |
STDDefault | Standard rigid bio-based | Standard supply |
What is Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin?
Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin is an SLA/DLP photopolymer with reduced volatile monomer content and partly bio-based feedstock, offered in standard, clear, water-washable, tough, flexible, rigid, high-temperature, castable and BIO-MED versions. It is chosen for desktop and shared-space printing where odor and VOC exposure matter, giving 45 MPa tensile strength, 9 % elongation and 82 Shore D — more ductile than most standard resins. Maximum service temperature is 55 °C, the lowest in this family, and the cured thermoset yellows and embrittles under UV without a protective coating. For heat or flame requirements, move to the high-temperature or fire-retardant resins. Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin has a density of 1.15 g/cm³ (0.0415 lb/in³), lighter than 57% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 58°C (136 °F). Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin has a tensile strength of 45 MPa (6.53 ksi), weaker than 52% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 9% and the elastic modulus is 1.9 GPa (0.276 Msi).
What is Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin used for?
- desktop hobby printing
- classroom/office printing
- low-VOC workshop use
Advantages
- Polishes to a fine finish — 70/100, better than 77% of polymer grades
- Low embodied carbon — 3.4 kg CO₂/kg, better than 76% of polymer grades
Limitations
- Low fracture toughness — 0.8 MPa·√m (0.728 ksi·√in), worse than 92% of polymer grades
- Limited service temperature — 55°C (131 °F), worse than 91% of polymer grades
- Needs corrosion protection — 70/100, worse than 78% of polymer grades
- Difficult to machine — 45/100, worse than 78% of polymer grades
- Absorbs moisture — dry before molding — 0.6%, worse than 75% of polymer grades
Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin properties
Typical room-temperature values; bars are the position among polymer grades.
Physical5
Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin has a density of 1.15 g/cm³ (0.0415 lb/in³), lighter than 57% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 58°C (136 °F).
Mechanical13
Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin has a tensile strength of 45 MPa (6.53 ksi), weaker than 52% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 9% and the elastic modulus is 1.9 GPa (0.276 Msi).
Thermal10
Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin is rated for continuous service to 55°C (131 °F). It conducts heat at 0.19 W/m·K (0.11 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 68% of polymer grades. Thermal expansion is 90 µm/m·K (50 µin/in·°F).
Electrical6
Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin is an electrical insulator with a dielectric strength of 16 kV/mm (406.4 V/mil) and a resistivity of 1×10¹² Ω·m.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is very good (70/100), worse than 78% of polymer grades. UV resistance is poor.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin takes about 85 MJ of energy and emits 3.4 kg of CO₂ — less than 79% of polymer grades. Typical recycled content is 0%.
Manufacturability3
Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin's machinability is fair (45/100, worse than 78% of polymer grades).
Common Calculations4
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Strength versus weight in the polymer family
Yield strength against density for every polymer grade FabDigit runs. Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin
Is Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin easy to machine?
Drill, tap and wet-sand only lightly with sharp tools and low heat; the cured thermoset chips and crazes, so post-cure fully before machining.
Can Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin be welded?
Not weldable — thermoset; join with cyanoacrylate, epoxy or by bonding parts with a drop of the same uncured resin and UV-flashing the seam.
Can Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin be formed, bent or molded?
Print at 385–405 nm with ~30 °C vat temperature and 2–3 s layer exposures, then wash (water or IPA per grade) and UV post-cure 5–20 min at 40–60 °C for stated properties.
Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| bio-based urethane/epoxidized soybean oiplant-derived oligomer, main bio-content contributor | 20 – 45 | 32 |
| low-odor monofunctional diluent (isobornreplaces volatile odorous monomers | 10 – 30 | 20 |
| multifunctional acrylate crosslinker (TM | 5 – 20 | 12 |
| photoinitiator (TPO / TPO-L / BAPO)tuned for 385–405 nm LED | 1 – 4 | 2.5 |
| pigment, UV blocker, stabilizer, defoame | 0.3 – 3 | 1.5 |
| mineral/glass filler0 in default; 20–40 wt% in RIGID variant | ≈ 0 | 0 |
| petro urethane / polyester acrylate oligbackbone toughness and cure speed | ≥ 15 (balance) |
What surface finishes work on Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin?
Sand 400→2000 grit wet, then primer/acrylic clear or spray paint; a UV-blocking clear coat is essential outdoors to limit yellowing and embrittlement.
Equivalent designations
Standards and trade names that resolve to Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- Trade names
- Bio-Resin / Eco Resin
How much does Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin cost?
Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin is a high-cost polymer ($$$$), pricier than about 78% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin — frequently asked
What is Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin used for?
Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin is typically used for desktop hobby printing, classroom/office printing and low-VOC workshop use. In short: lowest-odor SLA resin; partly bio-based feedstock; more ductile than standard resins.
What is the tensile strength of Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin?
Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin has a typical tensile strength of 45 MPa (6.53 ksi) — weaker than 52% of polymer grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 6 listed tempers.
Is Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated fair (45/100, worse than 78% of polymer grades). Drill, tap and wet-sand only lightly with sharp tools and low heat; the cured thermoset chips and crazes, so post-cure fully before machining.
Can Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin be welded?
Not weldable — thermoset; join with cyanoacrylate, epoxy or by bonding parts with a drop of the same uncured resin and UV-flashing the seam.
What surface finishes work on Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin?
Sand 400→2000 grit wet, then primer/acrylic clear or spray paint; a UV-blocking clear coat is essential outdoors to limit yellowing and embrittlement.
Can Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin be formed, bent or molded?
Print at 385–405 nm with ~30 °C vat temperature and 2–3 s layer exposures, then wash (water or IPA per grade) and UV post-cure 5–20 min at 40–60 °C for stated properties.
What is the maximum service temperature of Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin?
Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin is rated for continuous use to about 55°C (131 °F), and briefly to 80°C. Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
How much does Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin cost?
Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin is a high-cost polymer ($$$$), pricier than about 78% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Sources
- Plant-Based / Eco UV Resin technical data sheets — Anycubic / Elegoo / Sunlu (2024)
- SLA photopolymer material data (Standard, Tough, Clear, Flexible, High Temp, Castable) — Formlabs (2024)
- ASTM D638 / D790 / D256 / D648 test methods for plastics — ASTM International (2022)
- ISO 10993-1 Biological evaluation of medical devices — ISO (2018)
- Radiation Curing: Coatings and Printing Inks / UV-curable acrylate chemistry — Springer / SITA Technology (2010)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison; hardness values on non-Brinell scales are converted approximately for charting only. Manufacturability limits are FabDigit quote-engine defaults and may be relaxed by engineering review. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.