Anycubic Water-Wash ABS-Like Resin 3.0: Complete Guide to Water-Washable ABS-Like Resin for Resin 3D Printing
Anycubic Water-Wash ABS-Like Resin 3.0 is a water-washable ABS-like photopolymer resin for LCD, MSLA and DLP resin 3D printers. It is designed for users who need easier post-processing, good impact resistance, high detail reproduction, low shrinkage and more practical mechanical properties than typical standard resins.
The main idea of this resin family is to combine water cleaning with ABS-like toughness. Traditional ABS-like resins often require IPA washing, while standard water-washable resins may not always be strong enough for practical parts. Water-Wash ABS-Like Resin 3.0 sits in a useful middle ground: it can be cleaned with water while still being suitable for prototypes, housings, snap-fit components, fixtures, figures, shell parts and other parts where both detail and durability matter.
The resin works with light-curing 3D printers using 365-405 nm UV technology and is especially suitable for Anycubic Photon resin printers. It can also be used on other compatible LCD/MSLA/DLP 3D printers after exposure calibration.
๐ Quick overview: why Water-Wash ABS-Like Resin 3.0 matters
- ๐ง Water Washable — uncured resin residue can be washed off with water, reducing IPA consumption.
- ๐งฑ ABS-Like — the material is designed for better bending, impact and crack resistance.
- โ๏ธ High Accuracy — reproduces fine details, relief, textures and fitting zones.
- ๐ Low Shrinkage Rate — 4-5% shrinkage helps preserve geometry and dimensions.
- ๐ Low Viscosity — good flow helps the resin return to the print area more quickly.
- ๐ฌ๏ธ Minimal Odor — a more comfortable printing experience than many traditional resins.
- ๐งฉ Easy Support Removal — useful for delicate parts and miniatures.
- โ Wide Compatibility — suitable for LCD/DLP printers using 405 nm UV curing.
๐ฌ What is water-washable ABS-like resin?
ABS-like resin means that the cured material is designed to behave more like a practical engineering plastic part than a brittle standard resin print. It is not real ABS plastic, because the printing process uses liquid photopolymer resin rather than FDM filament. However, the cured models are more resistant to bending, impact and cracking.
Water-washable means that uncured resin residue on the printed model can be removed with water. This is convenient for home workshops, print farms, studios and service printing. However, resin-contaminated water must not be poured into drains. It should be settled, exposed to UV light or sunlight, and the cured residue should be disposed of as solid plastic waste.
โจ Features
๐ง Water Washable & Slight Odor
The hydrophilic formula allows residual liquid resin to be removed with water. This simplifies post-processing, reduces IPA consumption and makes the workflow more convenient. The resin is also described as slight-odor, which matters for regular printing in smaller workspaces.
๐ Low Viscosity, Fast Printing
Lower viscosity helps the resin flow back under the model more quickly after each lift. This is important for large cross-sections, thin details, complex geometry and prints where resin movement can affect reliability.
โ๏ธ High Precision & Low Shrinkage
The resin is designed to reproduce dimensions and fine details accurately. Its 4-5% volume shrinkage helps reduce deformation and makes it useful for housings, engineering prototypes, fitting features, holes, clips and thin-wall structures.
๐งฑ High-Resilience and ABS-like toughness
The material is suitable for parts that may experience load, bending, accidental drops or mechanical contact. This makes it more versatile than purely decorative resins.
๐งช Specification
| Section | Parameter | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Preparation | Pre-print preparation | Shake well before use |
| Printing | Print environment | 20-40 โ |
| Printing | First layer exposure duration | 20-40 s |
| Printing | Normal exposure duration | 2-3.6 s |
| Printing | Print temperature | 20-50 โ |
| Physical properties | Material | Hydrophilic Group-Modified Light-Curing Resin |
| Physical properties | Wavelength | 365-405 nm |
| Physical properties | Viscosity | 400-500 mPa·s at 25 โ |
| Physical properties | Density | 1.07-1.09 g/cm³ |
| Mechanical properties | Hardness | 83-86 HD |
| Mechanical properties | Tensile Strength | 36-46 MPa |
| Mechanical properties | Elongation at Break | 35-45% |
| Mechanical properties | Bending Modulus | 2000-2500 MPa |
| Mechanical properties | Bending Strength | 2300-3000 MPa |
| Mechanical properties | Young's Modulus | 1800-2300 MPa |
| Mechanical properties | Izod Impact Strength | 133 J/m |
| Mechanical properties | Volume Shrinkage Rate | 4-5% |
๐จ Color Type
| Color | HEX | Recommended naming | Best applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gray | #7E93A7 | Gray | Universal prototypes, miniatures, mockups, paintable models |
| HD Gray | #768692 | Dark Gray / High Detailed Gray | High-detail miniatures, relief models, engineering samples |
| Clear | Not specified | Clear | Transparent parts, housings, light elements, visual prototypes |
| White | #EFF0F1 | White | Figures, mockups, paintable models, architectural parts |
| Black | #212721 | Black | Technical parts, housings, strict decorative models |
| Beige | #FCC89B | Beige | Figures, anatomical mockups, warm decorative models |
| Cherry Blossom Pink | #F5DADF / #F7CED7 | Cherry Blossom Pink | Decorative, artistic and gift models |
| Translucent Blue | #077CAB | Translucent Blue | Light elements, clear housings, decorative prototypes |
| Translucent Green | #009A17 | Translucent Green | Game models, decorative parts, visual prototypes |
| Translucent Red | #D22630 | Translucent Red | Decorative models, signal elements, transparent inserts |
| Smoky Black | #688197 | Smoky Black | Dark translucent housings, stylish technical parts |
| Translucent Yellow | #D5BF39 | Translucent Yellow | Light parts, decorative elements, visual mockups |
๐ File Download
- ๐ MSDS / SDS — material safety data sheet.
- ๐ REACH — REACH / SVHC report.
- ๐ RoHS — restricted substances report.
- ๐ TDS — technical data sheet.
โ๏ธ Recommended Printing Parameters
| Printer Model | Exposure Time | Light-Off Time | Bottom Exposure Time | Bottom Layers | Z Lift Distance | Z Lift Speed | Z Retract Speed | Anti-Aliasing Level | Layer Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photon P1 | 2 s | 2 s | 25 s | 1 | 5 mm | 3 mm/s | 3 mm/s | 4 | 0.05 mm |
| Photon Mono M7 | 2.2 s | 0.5 s | 25 s | 4 | 8 mm | 6 mm/s | 6 mm/s | 1 | 0.05 mm |
| Photon Mono M7 Pro | 2 s | 1 s | 25 s | 4 | 8 mm | 6 mm/s | 6 mm/s | 1 | 0.05 mm |
| Photon Mono M7 Max | 2 s | 0.5 s | 30 s | 5 | 8 mm | 6 mm/s | 6 mm/s | 1 | 0.05 mm |
| Photon Mono M5 | 2.8 s | 1 s | 30 s | 5 | 8 mm | 5 mm/s | 6 mm/s | 1 | 0.05 mm |
| Photon Mono M5s | 2.8 s | 1 s | 30 s | 5 | 8 mm | 5 mm/s | 6 mm/s | 1 | 0.05 mm |
| Photon Mono M5s Pro | 3.2 s | 1 s | 30 s | 5 | 8 mm | 6 mm/s | 6 mm/s | 1 | 0.05 mm |
| Photon Mono 4 | 2.4 s | 1 s | 30 s | 5 | 5 mm | 8 mm/s | 8 mm/s | 1 | 0.05 mm |
| Photon Mono 4K | 2 s | 1 s | 40 s | 6 | 6 mm | 4 mm/s | 6 mm/s | 1 | 0.05 mm |
| Photon Mono 4 Ultra | 3 s | 1 s | 35 s | 5 | 6 mm | 4 mm/s | 6 mm/s | 1 | 0.05 mm |
| Photon Mono 2 | 2.5 s | 1 s | 25 s | 5 | 6 mm | 4 mm/s | 6 mm/s | 1 | 0.05 mm |
| Photon Mono X2 | 2.5 s | 1 s | 25 s | 5 | 8 mm | 4 mm/s | 4 mm/s | 1 | 0.05 mm |
| Photon Mono X 6K | 2 s | 1 s | 30 s | 6 | 8 mm | 2 mm/s | 3 mm/s | 1 | 0.05 mm |
| Photon Mono X6Ks | 2.5 s | 1 s | 20 s | 5 | 8 mm | 3 mm/s | 4 mm/s | 1 | 0.05 mm |
| ANYCUBIC Photon M3 Max | 3 s | 2 s | 35 s | 6 | 10 mm | 4 mm/s | 4 mm/s | 1 | 0.05 mm |
| ANYCUBIC Photon M3 Premium | 2.5 s | 1 s | 35 s | 5 | 8 mm | 6 mm/s | 6 mm/s | 1 | 0.05 mm |
๐งผ Cleaning and post-processing
| Method | Cleaning | Washing duration | UV post-curing | Disposal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post-processing 1 | 95% IPA | ≥3 mins | 405 nm, 18-30 โ, 3 mins | Cured resin is treated as plastic waste |
| Post-processing 2 | Water | Medium ≥5 min | 405 nm, 18-30 โ, 3 mins | Do not drain wastewater; settle, UV-cure and dispose of cured residue |
๐ ๏ธ How to use
1. Before printing
- Shake the bottle thoroughly before use.
- Clean the resin vat and build platform.
- Check the transparency of the vat bottom and the condition of the release film.
- Make sure the slicer profile uses suitable resin parameters.
2. During printing
- Do not overfill the resin vat.
- Keep the resin bottle closed and away from strong light.
- Control the temperature because low temperature can reduce resin flow.
- Use safer lift speeds for larger parts or difficult geometries.
3. After printing
- Remove the model from the build platform carefully.
- Wash the print with water or 95% IPA.
- Dry the model fully before UV post-curing.
- Post-cure the model to stabilize mechanical properties.
๐ฏ Best applications
- ๐ฎ Animation and game action figures.
- ๐งฉ Rapid prototyping structural parts.
- ๐ฆ Shell parts, housings and protective covers.
- ๐ Consumer electronics housing prototypes.
- ๐งฑ Stress-bearing structural parts.
- ๐ง Tooling fixtures, templates and holders.
- ๐ช Snap-on parts and clips.
- ๐จ Display models and presentation samples.
โ 3D printer compatibility
The resin is compatible with LCD/DLP printers using 405 nm UV light curing technology and works especially well with Anycubic LCD printers.
- Anycubic Photon P1, Photon Mono M7, M7 Pro, M7 Max.
- Anycubic Photon Mono M5, M5s, M5s Pro.
- Anycubic Photon Mono 4, Mono 4 Ultra, Mono 4K, Mono 2.
- Anycubic Photon Mono X2, Mono X 6K, Mono X6Ks.
- Anycubic Photon M3 Max, M3 Premium and other compatible Photon models.
โ ๏ธ Safety and storage
- ๐งค Wear nitrile gloves.
- ๐ฅฝ Protect your eyes from uncured resin splashes.
- ๐ฌ๏ธ Work in a ventilated area.
- ๐ Store the bottle closed in a cool, dark place.
- โ๏ธ Do not expose uncured resin to direct sunlight.
- ๐ซ Do not pour resin-contaminated washing water into drains.
- ๐ Cure resin residues before disposal.
โ FAQs
Can Anycubic Water-Wash ABS-Like Resin 3.0 be washed with water?
Yes. It can be cleaned with water. However, the wastewater must not be poured into drains. It should be settled, UV-cured or sun-cured, and the solid residue should be disposed of properly.
How is it different from standard Water-Wash Resin?
The ABS-like version is better suited for parts that need impact resistance, bending resistance, improved strength and practical use.
Can it be used for functional parts?
Yes. It is suitable for housings, snap-fit parts, prototypes, fixtures and small load-bearing components after proper printing and post-curing.
Is IPA required?
Not necessarily. Water cleaning is the main advantage of this resin. However, 95% IPA can still be helpful for complex geometry and deep channels.
What color is best for general use?
Gray and HD Gray are the most universal options. Gray is suitable for most prototypes, while HD Gray helps show surface relief and fine details more clearly.
Is Clear the same as High Clear Resin?
No. Clear is the transparent version of Water-Wash ABS-Like Resin 3.0. High Clear Resin is a separate specialized resin for higher optical transparency.
๐ Conclusion
Anycubic Water-Wash ABS-Like Resin 3.0 is a practical resin for regular use. It reduces IPA dependency, provides good detail, low shrinkage, ABS-like toughness and broad application flexibility. It is a strong choice for prototypes, housings, figures, fixtures and functional resin 3D printed parts.