- Refractive index matching studies
- Need higher refractive index → evaluate products in the 1.50–1.52 range
3D resins with medium refractive index (RI range 1.45-1.52)
Clear 3D resins organized by refractive index for structured optical material selection, optical matching and transparent-part development.
Use the refractive index reference table below to compare available 3Dresyns materials and select the most suitable resin for optical clarity, light management and RI matching requirements.
Navigate by: target refractive index, optical matching requirement, mechanical behavior, hardness, thermal response or processability.
Select a refractive index route to identify the most suitable optical resin family and then validate the final resin choice for the intended wavelength, print quality, post-processing route and optical finish.
Part of the 3Dresyns® Structured Selection Framework (SSF)
The Optical Selection System (OSS) provides a structured methodology for comparing clear and optical photopolymers according to refractive index, optical matching needs, mechanical behaviour and processing constraints.
OSS connects material selection with optical clarity, light transmission management, cure control, dimensional stability and application-oriented validation of transparent printed parts.
Related frameworks: Structured Selection Framework (SSF), Optical Selection System (OSS), Curing Rate Control System (CRCS), and Structured Mechanical Screening Protocol (SMSP).
Optical engineering material platform
This page is structured to support refractive index matching, optical prototyping, lens development, light-guide design and transparent functional parts.
Materials are organized by RI to simplify comparison between optical performance, processability and functional mechanical response.
Quick selection by refractive index
Material navigation
Choose your target RI range
Use the routes below to access the most relevant low, medium or higher refractive index product groups.
Typical routes
Selection logic
Decision guide
How to choose the right optical resin
Select materials primarily by refractive index matching, then refine selection according to hardness, thermal resistance, flexibility, adhesion and viscosity.
Decision guide
- Need lower optical RI around 1.45–1.46 → review low RI products for softer or harder clear systems
- Need balanced optical and mechanical behaviour → review medium RI products in the 1.47–1.49 range
- Need higher refractive index → evaluate products in the 1.50–1.52 range
- Need bio compatible optical systems → prioritize BC, BB, EBC, HBC and SBC families
- Need monomer-free route → prioritize MF-BC variants
Engineering rule
Optical comparison principle
Refractive index is the primary selection parameter for optical matching, but final optical performance also depends on print quality, cure control, surface finish, post-processing and operating wavelength.
Use this collection for
- Optical prototyping
- Lens and light-guide development
- Refractive index matching studies
- Photonics and optics research
- Transparent functional parts
Optical material comparison table
Use the refractive index reference table below to compare available 3Dresyns materials and select the most suitable resin for optical clarity, light management and RI matching requirements.
| Clear 3Dresyns by Refractive Index | RI at 589 nm | Source | Shore hardness | Tg ºC | Adhesion ISO2409* | Young modulus | Tensile strength MPa | Flexural strength MPa | Elongation % | Surface tension dyne/cm | Viscosity mPas 25ºC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RI-1.45HBC | 1.45 | Synthetic | D70 hard | <35 | 2 good | <1500 | <20 | <20 | <20 | 30-31 | <20 |
| RI-1.46EBC Elastic Bio Compatible | 1.46 | Synthetic | O50 Elastic, durable, non easy breakable | 0 | 2 good | <0.1 | <1 | <1 | <800 | 32-34 | <50 |
| RI-1.46BC Bio Compatible | 1.46 | Synthetic | D40 medium hard | <20 | 2 good | <10 | <10 | <10 | <30 | 35-37 | <20 |
| RI-1.46BB Bio Based and Biocompatible | 1.46 | Bio-based | D70 hard | <40 | 4 poor | <1000 | <20 | <20 | <10 | 35-36 | <200 |
| RI-1.46HBC Bio Compatible | 1.46 | Synthetic | D80 Hard | <50 | 4 poor | <1000 | <20 | <20 | <10 | 33-35 | <50 |
| RI-1.47MF-BC Bio Compatible | 1.47 | Synthetic Monomer Free | D80 hard | <-5 | 4 poor | >1000 | <20 | <20 | <10 | 37-39 | <100 |
| RI-1.47BB Bio Based and Bio Compatible | 1.47 | Bio-based | D80 hard | <80 | 0 excellent | <2000 | <10 | <10 | <3 | 29-31 | <20 |
| RI-1.48MF-BC Bio Compatible | 1.48 | Synthetic Monomer Free | D80 hard | >130 | 4 poor | 2000-3000 | <90 | <90 | <5 | 36-38 | <10000 |
| RI-1.49HBC | 1.49 | Synthetic | D85 hard | >110 | 4 poor | >2000 | <80 | <80 | <5 | 36-38 | <2000 |
| RI-1.49SBC Bio Compatible | 1.49 | Synthetic | A10-20 very soft | <-30 | 3 medium | <1 | <1 | <1 | <50 | 33-35 | <100 |
| RI-1.50BC Bio Compatible | 1.50 | Synthetic | D85 hard | <120 | 4 poor | >1000 | <20 | <20 | <5 | 37-39 | <200 |
| RI-1.50MF-BC Bio Compatible | 1.50 | Synthetic Monomer Free | A20, very soft, easy breakable | <-30 | 2 good | <1 | <1 | <1 | <50 | 41-42 | <50 |
| RI-1.51BC Bio Compatible | 1.51 | Synthetic | Soft, easy breakable | <-10 | 2 good | <2 | <2 | <2 | <70 | 40-41 | <50 |
| RI-1.52 | 1.52 | Synthetic | Soft, durable, non easy breakable | <10 | 2 good | <3 | <4 | <4 | <100 | 39-41 | <50 |
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Engineering note
Optical performance depends strongly on printing resolution, surface quality, cure control, post-processing and wavelength-specific operating conditions. Final performance must always be validated on the printed and finished part.
Interpretation principle
These materials should be interpreted as structured optical engineering options organized by refractive index. Final suitability depends on the specific geometry, optical path, surface finish, wavelength and end-use environment.
* Adhesion values refer to typical internal reference data where available.
Optical properties
Functional performance characteristics
- Need lower optical RI around 1.45–1.46 → review low RI products for softer or harder clear systems
- Need balanced optical and mechanical behaviour → review medium RI products in the 1.47–1.49 range
- Need bio compatible optical systems → prioritize BC, BB, EBC, HBC and SBC families
- Need monomer-free route → prioritize MF-BC variants
- Optical prototyping
- Lens and light-guide development
- Photonics and optics research
- Transparent functional parts
Related refractive-index material references
For optical material selection by refractive index, compare the complete 3Dresyns RI family and the adjacent low- and high-index material windows.
Technical Documentation System
Part of the 3Dresyns® Technical Documentation System
This technical datasheet should be used together with the relevant processing, calibration, safety and workflow documentation available in the 3Dresyns® Resources section.
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3D resins with medium refractive index (RI range 1.45-1.52)
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