Oxo-Degradable Catalyst ODC1, prodegradant additive for fast biodegradation of 3D prints

Product description

Oxo-Degradable Catalyst ODC1 is a photo and oxo-degradable or prodegradant degradation promoter which speeds up the photo-oxidative degradation of 3D printed materials in the outdoor environment.

Additions at dosage of 1% by weight to liquid SLA 3D resins promote that 3D printed materials, when introduced to UV/Visible light and heat, begin to break down into smaller fragments.

This technology exhibits an increased ability for photo degradation of 3D printed materials. Once the photo degradation starts the printed resins have a higher susceptibility for microorganisms and bacteria to break them down into smaller and smaller fragments over time.

Oxo-Degradable Catalyst ODC1 has been designed to accelerate the photo-oxidative degradation of 3D printed materials.

The goal of this product line is to develop photo-oxidative degradation catalysts functionalized to react with light for material degradation research.

Oxo-Degradable Catalyst ODC1 promotes photo-oxidative fragmentation; fragmented material may undergo further breakdown by microorganisms over time depending on the disposal environment.

One of the key objectives of 3Dresyns is to design, make and develop functional 3D resins and additives for material degradation research.

Application framework

Designed for use in liquid SLA, DLP & LCD 3D resins to promote photo-oxidative degradation of 3D printed materials in material degradation research workflows.

Typical applications

• Promoting photo-oxidative degradation of 3D printed materials in the outdoor environment
• Material degradation research workflows for SLA, DLP & LCD 3D printing
• Accelerated photo-oxidative degradation studies of 3D printed materials

Measured physical properties

• Recommended dosage: 1% by weight
• Our 60 grams dispenser is normally used at 1% dosage and is enough for at least 6 Kgs of 3D resins

Functional performance characteristics

• Photo prodegradant activated by heat, light and microorganisms
• Compatible with most commercial SLA, DLP & LCD 3D resins
• Promotes photo-oxidative fragmentation
• Free of toxic heavy metals
• Promotes breakdown into smaller fragments under UV/Visible light and heat

Processing and handling performance

• Easy addition by simple mixing in any liquid SLA, DLP & LCD 3D resin
• It is supplied as a kit, which contains the product, one graduated beaker and one empty 250 mL black bottle to measure, mix, keep and protect the 3D resins from daylight
• Please do not expose any 3D resins to natural or room light to prevent their curing.

Chemical and safety characteristics

• Photo-oxidative degradation additive
• Free of toxic heavy metals
• Read the MSDS before use and handle according to standard laboratory practice

Testing & processing disclaimer

Performance depends on the used dosage, the used 3D resin, and the exposure to UV/Visible light, heat and microorganisms. Final degradation behavior and disposal suitability must be validated by the user according to the intended application and disposal conditions.

Disclaimer

This material is supplied as a professional processing additive and is not marketed as a finished product. Final performance and suitability must be validated by the user according to the intended application.

Document reference: TDS-OXO-DEGRADABLE-CATALYST-ODC1-EN | Version: 2.0 | Last updated: June 2026