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Water-Washable Resin is a photosensitive resin that can be cleaned with water instead of alcohol (IPA). Its core technology lies in incorporating hydrophilic groups or water-soluble components into the formulation, making uncured liquid resin soluble in water. After printing, simply rinse with water or use an ultrasonic water bath to remove surface residue — no large quantities of isopropyl alcohol (IPA) are needed. The post-curing step is identical to that of standard resins.
Traditional UV-curable resins rely on large amounts of IPA for cleaning, which is costly, odorous and flammable. Water-washable resin solves this problem at the formulation level: hydrophilic components allow uncured resin to disperse and dissolve in water, dramatically reducing cleaning costs and safety risks. The low-viscosity formulation also offers easy release and high print success rates, driving rapid growth in the consumer-grade UV-curable market.
Hydrophilic groups or water-soluble components incorporated into the formulation make uncured resin soluble in water, fundamentally eliminating the dependence on IPA.
Simply rinse with water or use an ultrasonic water bath to remove surface residue. The post-curing step is identical to standard resin.
Low-viscosity formulation provides good flow and easy release, resulting in high print success rates and shorter resin recovery time between layers.
Eliminates the need for large quantities of IPA, reducing cleaning costs and flammability risks. No specialized ventilation equipment required, improving the working environment.
Water-washable — simply rinse with water or use an ultrasonic water bath to remove surface residue, eliminating the alcohol cleaning step and improving print efficiency.
No need to purchase large quantities of IPA. Water alone completes the cleaning, significantly reducing consumable costs over long-term use.
Avoids the flammability risks and pungent odor of IPA. No specialized ventilation equipment needed, improving the working environment — ideal for home and education.
High forming precision with smooth surfaces and excellent detail, meeting the fine-resolution requirements of figurines, jewelry and miniature models.
Strength, toughness and rigidity are well balanced, combining model aesthetics with structural reliability.
Low-viscosity formulation ensures easy release and good flow, resulting in high print success rates and less material waste from failed prints.
The eSUN water-washable resin series is CE-certified, ensuring reliable quality and meeting global market access requirements.
eSUN's water-washable resin product line includes three models — W100, W200 and W300 — targeting general-purpose functional parts, low-odor figurine printing and high-precision miniature/dental applications respectively. Together they form a complete water-washable resin matrix spanning entry-level to professional use. The entire series is CE-certified, combining water washability, low viscosity, high precision and balanced mechanical properties.
Clean with water instead of IPA, eliminating the alcohol cleaning step and reducing consumable costs and operational barriers.
Avoids IPA flammability risks and pungent odor. No specialized ventilation needed — suitable for home and education.
High forming precision with smooth surfaces and excellent detail, meeting the fine-resolution needs of figurines, jewelry and miniatures.
Strength, toughness and rigidity are well balanced, combining model aesthetics with structural reliability.
Low-viscosity formulation ensures easy release and good flow, resulting in high print success rates and less waste.
| Feature | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical properties slightly below standard resin | The introduction of hydrophilic components may affect crosslink density to some extent, and some water-washable resins have slightly lower mechanical properties than traditional resins | Not suitable for engineering load-bearing parts with extremely high mechanical requirements |
| Water resistance concerns | Hydrophilic formulations may cause moisture absorption and performance degradation under prolonged water exposure or high-humidity environments | Not suitable for parts used in long-term immersion or humid environments |
| Wastewater requires treatment | Wash water contains uncured resin and cannot be discharged directly; it requires settling or curing treatment | Adds a wastewater treatment step; cannot be discharged like ordinary domestic sewage |
| Post-curing cannot be skipped | Water washing only replaces the cleaning step; the post-curing step is identical to standard resin and UV post-curing is still required to reach final performance | UV post-curing equipment is required; the process cannot be simplified |
eSUN's water-washable resin product line includes three models — W100, W200 and W300 — targeting general-purpose functional parts, low-odor figurine printing and high-precision miniature/dental applications. The entire series is CE-certified.
W100 is the general-purpose model in eSUN's water-washable resin series. It is water-washable, eliminating the alcohol cleaning step and improving print efficiency. It offers high forming precision with smooth surfaces and excellent detail. Strength, toughness and rigidity are well balanced. The low-viscosity formulation ensures easy release and high print success rates. Suitable for machinery parts, molds, toys, automotive and electronic components.
Clean with water to complete the process, eliminating the alcohol cleaning step and improving print efficiency.
Low-viscosity formulation ensures easy release and good flow, resulting in high print success rates.
Strength, toughness and rigidity are well balanced, combining aesthetics with reliability.
W200 is eSUN's low-odor water-washable resin, especially suitable for use in poorly ventilated environments. Compared to other water-washable resins, W200 is exceptionally easy to clean — no prolonged soaking or secondary cleaning is required. Suitable for anime figurines, craft ornaments and jewelry making.
Especially suitable for poorly ventilated environments, improving the operating experience.
No prolonged soaking or secondary cleaning required, significantly improving cleaning efficiency.
High forming precision with smooth surfaces, suitable for fine-resolution applications like figurines and jewelry.
W300 is the high-precision model in eSUN's water-washable resin series, combining high print precision with broad application scenarios. It is especially suitable for printing miniature models, accurately reproducing fine details for lifelike results. It also performs outstandingly in dental applications — printed dental models achieve excellent results, with scan accuracy reaching 99% within 0.1mm deviation.
High print precision accurately reproduces the finest details of miniature models for lifelike results.
Outstanding dental model printing, with scan accuracy reaching 99% within 0.1mm deviation.
Combines high precision with water-washable convenience, suitable for users needing both precision and water washing.
| Industry | Typical Applications | Material Value |
|---|---|---|
| Education & Makers | School STEAM education, maker training, individual creative model printing. | Water-washable, low-odor, safe and eco-friendly. No specialized ventilation needed — suitable for classroom and home environments. |
| Figurines & Crafts | Anime figurine prototyping, craft ornaments, miniature models, personalized collectibles. | High precision, smooth surface, excellent detail with convenient water washing — ideal for fine figurine production (W200/W300). |
| Jewelry Making | Jewelry design prototypes, wax pattern replacement, custom accessory prototyping. | High-precision forming and water-washable convenience shorten the jewelry design validation cycle (W200). |
| Digital Dentistry | Dental model printing, orthodontic models, restorative models. | 16K-level precision, with dental scan accuracy reaching 99% within 0.1mm deviation (W300). |
| Machinery & Automotive Parts | Machinery part prototypes, mold validation, automotive functional parts, electronic components. | Balanced mechanical properties with water-washable efficiency, suitable for functional part prototype validation (W100). |
Using W200 low-odor water-washable resin to print anime figurines and craft ornaments. Safe to operate even in poorly ventilated environments, with exceptionally easy cleaning.
Using W300 16K water-washable resin to print dental models with outstanding results — scan accuracy reaches 99% within 0.1mm deviation.
Using W100 water-washable resin to print machinery parts and mold prototypes with balanced mechanical properties. Water washing improves print efficiency.
Compared with: Standard Resin, Dental Resin
| Dimension | Water-Washable Resin | Standard Resin | Dental Resin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning Method | Water rinse or ultrasonic water bath, no IPA needed | Must use IPA (isopropyl alcohol) for cleaning | Requires specialized cleaning agent or IPA |
| Operating Environment & Safety | Low odor, non-flammable, no specialized ventilation needed — suitable for home and education | Requires ventilation; IPA is flammable and odorous | Requires professional environment with strict compliance |
| Forming Precision | High precision; W300 reaches 16K level, suitable for miniatures and dental models | Good precision, suitable for appearance parts and concept prototypes | Extremely high precision, designed for stringent dental tolerances |
| Mechanical Properties | Balanced strength, toughness and rigidity; slightly below traditional resin | Medium mechanical properties, somewhat brittle | Meets dental functional requirements, not for general load-bearing parts |
| Cost Positioning | Medium-low, eliminates IPA consumable costs, consumer-friendly | Low, consumer-grade general purpose | High, professional dental-grade formulation |
| Typical Applications | Education, figurines, jewelry, dental models, machinery part prototypes | Appearance display parts, concept models, figurines | Orthodontic models, restorative models, dental functional parts |
| Parameter / Action | Recommended | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Layer Thickness | 0.025 - 0.05 mm | Thinner layers improve detail; W300 recommends thin layers to leverage 16K precision |
| Bottom Layer Exposure | 20 - 40 s | Ensures first layers firmly adhere to the build platform |
| Normal Layer Exposure | 4 - 10 s | Fine-tune based on light source power and layer thickness; low-viscosity resin may need slightly shorter exposure |
| Light Source Wavelength | 405 nm | Compatible with mainstream LCD / DLP / SLA resin printers |
| Bottom Layers | 4 - 8 layers | Ensures solid bottom adhesion |
| Cleaning Method | Water rinse / ultrasonic water bath | No IPA needed; W200 requires no prolonged soaking or secondary cleaning |
| Cleaning Time | 1 - 5 min | Avoid prolonged soaking to prevent water absorption and swelling in fine-detail areas |
| Post-Curing Time | 5 - 15 min | UV post-curing cannot be skipped; ensures final mechanical properties are reached |
| Wastewater Treatment | Settling / sunlight curing | Wastewater containing uncured resin must not be discharged directly |
Settings should be adjusted according to your printer model, light source power and model geometry. This guide does not replace the official parameter sheet for a specific grade.