--- title: Elastomeric Materials slug: materials/elastomeric-materials description: Discover the versatility of Carbon's industry-leading elastomeric portfolio in additive manufacturing with this comprehensive documentation detailing elastomeric materials compatible with Carbon printers. docTags: createdAt: 2024-08-16T18:58:49.207Z --- ![Elastomer Applications](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/Education/Materials/elastomer/Elastomer-materials/elastomeric-materials-banner02.png) Elastomers are polymer materials with elasticity, meaning they can be stretched and return to their original shape. *** Click on the links below for more information about the material, technical data sheets, and operator protocols. # 1-Part Resins | | **Description** | **Colors** | | -------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------- | | [Loctite 3D MED414 Blue](docId\:duwOwf1RJNQGvGKthT3KH)
Henkel | Medical grade, excellent elongation, tear strength
[`early access`](https://www.carbon3d.com/resources/blog/expanding-material-offerings-to-enable-more-end-use-application-production) | Blue | | ****[EPU Pros](docId\:St23-fK19rD4SnuuUr5DR)

Carbon, Inc. | Single part, dual cure resins, enables complex and delicate geometries, extended pot life. | Black | # 2-Part Resins | | **Description** | **Colors** | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- | | [EPU 40](docId\:UhVzMWv0OTjSZUY347mKT) [ ](https://www.carbon3d.com/materials/epu-40)Carbon, Inc. | Highly elastic, tear resistant, and resiliant | Black | | [ ](https://www.carbon3d.com/materials/epu-41)Carbon, Inc. | Highly elastic, tear resistant, and energy returning | Black | | [ ](https://www.carbon3d.com/materials/epu-43)Carbon Inc. | Soft, excellent durability, and energy-damping | Black | | [ ](https://www.carbon3d.com/materials/epu-45)Carbon Inc. | Energy-damping and strain-rate-sensitive | Black | | [EPU 46](docId\:gwPcpLgV72H6vU9jVbCI4) [ ](https://www.carbon3d.com/materials/epu-46)Carbon Inc. | Energy-returning, customizable colors, tunable material stiffness | Black
Color Mix | | [SIL 30](docId\:OBJymIlLSWPUPJaINN2te) [ ](https://www.carbon3d.com/materials/sil-30)Carbon, Inc. | Soft, biocompatible and tear resistant | Gray | # Energy Return and Stiffness ![Carbon Elastomers Energy Return and Stiffness](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/t_auto_quality_format/Education/Software/Design-Engine/Lattice-parameters/Material-Guidelines/Elastomer-Materials.gif "Carbon Elastomers Energy Return and Stiffness") **Energy Return to Damping** EPU Pro 50 | EPU Pro 90 | EPU 41 | EPU 46 | SIL 30 | EPU 40 | EPU 43 | EPU 45 **Soft to Stiff** SIL 30 | EPU Pro 50 | EPU 41 | EPU 40 | EPU 43 | EPU 46 (tunable stiffness) | EPU 45 | EPU Pro 90 # Post-Processing **Green State Handling** Elastomeric parts are much more fragile in their green state than their fully cured final part state. Do not apply too much force to parts during processing. ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem **INCORRECT** **Green State Handling** ![INCORRECT Green State Handling](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/Education/Materials/elastomer/Elastomer-materials/Green-state-incorrect.png) Excessive squeezing of parts in the green state are likely to both deform the parts and alter material properties. ::: :::VerticalSplitItem **CORRECT** **Green State Handling** ![CORRECT Green State Handling](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/Education/Materials/elastomer/Elastomer-materials/Green-state-correct.png) Minor handling is both acceptable and inevitable in processing, but use a delicate touch to maintain part integrity as shown here. ::: :::: :::hint{type="info"} After secondary curing (baking), parts can be squeezed without issue. ::: **Final Part State (After Baking)** ![Left: Part excessivley squeezed in green state | Right: Part handled properly in green state](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/Education/Materials/elastomer/Elastomer-materials/Handling-comparison_IMG_2632.png) **Left: **permanently deformed due to squeezing in the green state - Parts may visibly, permanently deform during the thermal cure. - Parts may micro fracture, invisible to the naked eye, but affecting of material properties. **Right**: no deformation due to proper handling # Lab Reference Grids ::::VerticalSplit{layout="right"} :::VerticalSplitItem This printable handout is vital for printer technicians and provides information about resin storage and dispensing, washing times and compatible solvents as well as cure times. Make sure to always have a copy available. ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/Education/Materials/lab-ref-grid-thumbs01-stacked.png) ::: :::: ::::VerticalSplit{layout="left"} :::VerticalSplitItem **English** ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ::File{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/presign/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/-MPkW15ynohVK1d-5v6xC-20260116-193903.pdf" label="Lab Reference Grids v1001.pdf"} ::: :::: ::::VerticalSplit{layout="left"} :::VerticalSplitItem **German/Deutsch** ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ::File{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/presign/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/i1f18b-YOSM01YAHCl9ho_lab-reference-grids-german-v0802.pdf" label="Lab Reference Grids_GERMAN v08.02.pdf"} ::: :::: ::::VerticalSplit{layout="left"} :::VerticalSplitItem **Spanish/Español** ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ::File{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/presign/uXbZOKjJTGpPhjapQ8fvM-Su3GX_WI_rdCQo4VVZqrC-20250521-173203.pdf" label="Lab Reference Grids REJILLA DE DISPENSACIÓN v08.02.pdf"} ::: :::: ::::VerticalSplit{layout="left"} :::VerticalSplitItem **Japanese/日本語** ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ::File{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/presign/uXbZOKjJTGpPhjapQ8fvM-x7hv9t1Ty9L_h8s1kBrIv-20250521-201840.pdf" label="Lab Reference Grid v01.01 JP.pdf"} ::: ::::