“I didn’t believe it would clean better than IPA, I was wrong! It was not only better but faster and longer-lasting. Without the dangers of IPA and a much more pleasant smell, I’m a ResinAway convert and now wouldn’t use anything else.”
John Grouse
3D Printlab
ADVANCED 3D UV RESIN CLEANING SOLUTION
Monocure 3D RESINAWAY® is a non-flammable, safe, highly advanced UV resin cleaning solution.
It is chemically engineered to quickly & effectively remove any uncured UV photopolymer resin from 3D printed parts.
Will not leave unwanted surface cracks, cloudiness or white residue.
It is a perfect cleaner for build plates, vats & instruments.
A safer, quicker, more effective and longer-lasting than Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA).
How does it work?
Generally, 3D UV Resins are termed Non-Polar (oil-loving), while water is a polar substance where the molecule has electrical poles (water will conduct electricity whereas oil and such, i.e. 3D UV resins are far less likely to conduct electricity.) So that is sufficient enough to define the term polar and non-polar. Polar and non-polar substances (i.e. Oil into Water) will not combine or mix together.
There is another term called “Bi-Polar “, and this defines a substance that is both Polar and non- polar, examples of Bi-Polar substances are some of the more common Alcohols, i.e. Ethanol, Propanol and Iso-Propanol. A Bi-Polar solvent is one that will mix and dissolve into both a polar material and also a Non-Polar material or water and also oil equally well into each.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Product Code(s)
3DRA-3764
Base
Water miscible formula
Colour
Clear Liquid
Flash Point (°C)
High – Non-flammable formula
Viscosity
15 – 17 seconds (Zahn2 Flow Cup @ 20°C)
Odour
Pleasent Negligible
Safety Approval
Non-dangerous (approved for air-freight)
Shelf Life
Minimum 36 months
Wash Up
Water
Safety
For further information – please refer to the SDS
RESINAWAY VS IPA
Isopropyl alcohol doesn’t effectively breakdown all the materials in photopolymer resin, it only dilutes it, giving the appearance of cleaning, but becomes saturated very quickly. This will cause it to be ineffective, leaving residual resin on the parts.
RESINAWAY® is engineered to target the uncured resin as it changes the chemical structure of it to make it soluble with water. Turning a non- water washable resin into one, meaning it can be easily washed away after the part is post cured.
Unlike IPA, RESINAWAY® will not emulsify with the uncured resin on the surface of the print. This can cause the surface to turn cloudy & frosted, taking away from the natural transparency of the resin. If printed parts are left in IPA for an extended period, cracks on the surface will be evident or even worse; it may cause the 3D printed model to crack in weak places.
HOW TO FINISH MY MODELS
Use this cleaning agent as is, do not dilute with water.
Start with a “pre-wash” of RESINAWAY® in a separate container to remove excess resin using a soft brush to assist.
Submerge the models in ultrasonic cleaning bath containing ResinAway® until the uncured resin has been removed.
Once clear of resin, remove the object from bath, use compressed air to remove excess liquid, otherwise pat dry with a lint-free cloth.
Then post-cure the part using a recommended LED 405nm light until the surface is tack free (approx. 5 mins at 30 watts). The final process is to rinse under fresh water.
TIPS & DISPOSAL
Wear Safety PPE
Use with ultra-sonic cleaner
Use compressed air for removing excess liquid
Post-cure using a 405nm UV LED
Rinse with clean water
Replace once no longer effective
WARNING: This product is designed to remove uncured photo-polymer resins quickly and effectively, it may have an adverse effect on some plastics. We don’t recommend exposing this product to low-grade plastic materials for any length of time. Items such as plastic baskets in Ultra-Sonic cleaners could be affected if exposed.
NB: The Anycubic Wash & Cure station will NOT be affected by ResinAway.
Please watch this ProTips video for instructions on how to use it with our products.
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