Resin
Plant-Based Resin
Less toxic, less smelly printing with detail. An eco option for home and learning.
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Material passport
Density1.1 g/cm³
Encyclopedia
Plant-based resin is made partly from renewable feedstock (such as soybean oil) instead of purely petroleum components. The main benefits are noticeably less smell, lower irritation, and a greener formulation. Detail stays at standard-resin level, making it a popular choice for home use, learning, and people sensitive to odor.
What it is good for
- Home printing where low odor matters
- Miniatures and models for odor-sensitive people
- Learning resin printing with less discomfort
- Decor and static models with good detail
Where NOT to use it
- Functional loaded parts — usually moderate strength
- High heat — use high-temp resin
- When "eco" is not critical but you need maximum strength
- Do not confuse "low odor" with "non-toxic" — liquid resin still needs protection
How to print
- Normal layer exposure: dialed in with a test, close to standard resin
- Bottom layer exposure: 20–40 s
- Layer height: 0.03–0.05 mm
- Cure wavelength: 405 nm
Liquid resin is toxic and a skin irritant — work in nitrile gloves in a ventilated room and avoid skin and eye contact. Wash prints in isopropyl alcohol (IPA) and always do a final UV cure: only then does the resin become safe to handle.
Washing, curing and storage
- Washing: in isopropyl alcohol (IPA); some plant-based formulations are water-washable — check the instructions
- UV curing: 2–8 minutes — mandatory, like any resin
- Storage: dark, tightly sealed bottle
- Stir before printing
"Plant-based" and "low odor" do NOT mean "safe without gloves." Liquid plant-based resin still irritates skin and needs the same protection: gloves, ventilation, UV curing before handling.
Pros and cons
- Noticeably less smell
- Partly from renewable feedstock
- Less irritating to work with
- Detail at standard-resin level
- Often moderate strength
- "Low odor" ≠ "non-toxic" — same protection needed
- Sometimes pricier than standard
- Same need for washing and curing
FAQ
It smells less and is often less irritating, with a greener formulation. But it is still resin: the liquid irritates skin and needs gloves, ventilation, and UV curing before handling. "Eco" reduces discomfort but does not remove safety measures.