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Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin HT (High-temperature bio-based)

Heat-treated state

also Bio-Resin / Eco Resin

For moulds, hot-air/hot-water fixtures and parts near heat sources; needs long thermal post-cure and is very brittle.

High cost $$$$

Values for the HT condition

Other Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin grades and fills

Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin is listed in 6 conditions; see the grade overview at Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin.

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Grade · open for datasheetBest forYield MPaTensile MPaElong. %Hardness
Flexible / elastomeric bio-based
Use for gaskets, grips, wearables and soft living hinges; low tear strength and high creep versus real rubber.—613030 Shore D
As cast
For jewellery and dental investment casting: low residual ash on burn-out, soft and dimensionally fragile as a part.2225672 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.3438879 Shore D
Impact-modified / ABS-like bio-based
Choose for snap-fits, housings and functional prototypes that must survive drops instead of shattering.37423076 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.—552.5—
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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.—552.588 Shore D

What is Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin HT?

Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin HT is Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin heat treated to HT — for moulds, hot-air/hot-water fixtures and parts near heat sources; needs long thermal post-cure and is very brittle. Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin HT has a tensile strength of 55 MPa (7.98 ksi), stronger than 61% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 2.5% and the elastic modulus is 3 GPa (0.435 Msi). Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin HT has a density of 1.15 g/cm³ (0.0415 lb/in³), lighter than 57% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 130°C (266 °F).

Advantages

  • Low, predictable mold shrinkage — 0.4%, better than 82% of polymer grades
  • 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 — 0.6 MPa·√m (0.546 ksi·√in), worse than 96% of polymer grades
  • Limited ductility — 2.5%, worse than 89% of polymer grades
  • Difficult to machine — 40/100, worse than 82% of polymer grades
  • Absorbs moisture — dry before molding — 0.6%, worse than 75% of polymer grades

Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin HT properties

Typical room-temperature values for Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin HT; 21 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among polymer grades.

Physical5

Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin HT has a density of 1.15 g/cm³ (0.0415 lb/in³), lighter than 57% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 130°C (266 °F).

Density1.15 g/cm³0.04 lb/in³
Glass Transition (Tg)130°C266 °F
Water Absorption (24 h)0.6%
Water Absorption (Saturation)1.8%
Refractive Index1.51

Mechanical13

Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin HT has a tensile strength of 55 MPa (7.98 ksi), stronger than 61% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 2.5% and the elastic modulus is 3 GPa (0.435 Msi).

Elastic (Young's) Modulus3 GPa0.44 Msi
Poisson's Ratio0.38
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)55 MPa8 ksi
Elongation at Break2.5%
Compressive Strength110 MPa16 ksi
Compressive Modulus2 GPa0.29 Msi
Flexural Strength95 MPa13.8 ksi
Flexural Modulus3.2 GPa0.46 Msi
Shear Strength45 MPa6.5 ksi
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)0.6 MPa·√m0.55 ksi·√in
Izod Impact, Notched12 J/m0.22 ft·lbf/in
Hardness, Shore D88 Shore D
Hardness, Rockwell M100 HRM

Thermal10

Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin HT is rated for continuous service to 120°C (248 °F). It conducts heat at 0.22 W/m·K (0.127 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 60% of polymer grades. Thermal expansion is 90 µm/m·K (50 µin/in·°F).

Thermal Conductivity0.22 W/m·K0.13 BTU/hr·ft·°F
Specific Heat Capacity1,500 J/kg·K0.36 BTU/lb·°F
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)90 µm/m·K50 µin/in·°F
Max Service Temperature (continuous)120°C248 °F
Min Service Temperature-20°C-4 °F
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa160°C320 °F
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 1.8 MPa110°C230 °F
Flammability (UL 94)HB (not flame retardant; no UL yellow card for typical desktop resins)
Limiting Oxygen Index21%
Max Service Temperature (short-term)80°C176 °F

Electrical6

Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin HT is an electrical insulator with a dielectric strength of 16 kV/mm (406.4 V/mil) and a resistivity of 1×10¹² Ω·m.

Electrical Resistivity1×10¹² Ω·m3.94×10¹⁹ µΩ·in
Dielectric Strength16 kV/mm406 V/mil
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)3.5
Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)0.03
Volume Resistivity1×10¹⁴ Ω·cm
Surface Resistivity1×10¹⁴ Ω

Chemical & Environmental3

Corrosion resistance is very good (78/100), worse than 61% of polymer grades. UV resistance is poor.

Corrosion ResistanceVery good78/100
UV / Weathering ResistancePoor30/100
Chemical Resistance SummaryGood against water, dilute acids/alkalis, oils and aliphatic fuels; attacked or softened by acetone, MEK, chlorinated solvents, ethyl acetate and hot alcohols; long IPA soaking causes swelling and loss of strength.

Sustainability4

Producing a kilogram of Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin HT takes about 85 MJ of energy and emits 3.4 kg of CO₂ — less than 79% of polymer grades. Typical recycled content is 0%.

Embodied Energy (primary production)85 MJ/kg36,543 BTU/lb
Embodied Carbon (primary production)3.4 kg CO₂/kg
Embodied Water220 L/kg26.4 gal/lb
Typical Recycled Content0%

Manufacturability3

Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin HT's machinability is fair (40/100, worse than 82% of polymer grades).

MachinabilityFair40/100
PolishabilityVery good70/100
Mold Shrinkage0.4%

Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.

Working with Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin HT

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.

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.

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.

ElementSpec limit (wt %)Nominal
bio-based urethane/epoxidized soybean oiplant-derived oligomer, main bio-content contributor20 – 4532
low-odor monofunctional diluent (isobornreplaces volatile odorous monomers10 – 3020
multifunctional acrylate crosslinker (TM5 – 2012
photoinitiator (TPO / TPO-L / BAPO)tuned for 385–405 nm LED1 – 42.5
pigment, UV blocker, stabilizer, defoame0.3 – 31.5
mineral/glass filler0 in default; 20–40 wt% in RIGID variant≈ 00
petro urethane / polyester acrylate oligbackbone toughness and cure speed≥ 15 (balance)—

Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin HT — frequently asked

What is Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin HT used for?

Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin HT 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 HT?

Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin HT has a typical tensile strength of 55 MPa (7.98 ksi) — stronger than 61% of polymer grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 6 listed tempers.

Is Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin HT easy to machine?

Not especially — machinability is rated fair (40/100, worse than 82% 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 HT 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 HT?

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 HT 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 HT?

Low-Odor Bio-Based Resin HT is rated for continuous use to about 120°C (248 °F), and briefly to 80°C. Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.

Sources

  1. Plant-Based / Eco UV Resin technical data sheets — Anycubic / Elegoo / Sunlu (2024)
  2. SLA photopolymer material data (Standard, Tough, Clear, Flexible, High Temp, Castable) — Formlabs (2024)
  3. ASTM D638 / D790 / D256 / D648 test methods for plastics — ASTM International (2022)
  4. ISO 10993-1 Biological evaluation of medical devices — ISO (2018)
  5. 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. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.