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title: "Daicel expands sustainable materials portfolio for 3D printing"
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date: 2026-01-22
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description: "Daicel Corporation continues to broaden its lineup of specialty polymers for molding and additive manufacturing, combining sustainability with processing performance. The new CAFBLO, a marine-biodegradable cellulose acetate resin, adds to..."
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# Daicel expands sustainable materials portfolio for 3D printing

[Daicel Corporation](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/daicel/) continues to broaden its lineup of specialty polymers for molding and additive manufacturing, combining sustainability with processing performance. The new CAFBLO, a marine-biodegradable cellulose acetate resin, adds to the range of cycloaliphatic epoxies and caprolactone (meth)acrylates engineered for 3D printing and related applications requiring transparency, mechanical strength, and thermal stability.

By mixing CAFBLO’s biodegradable cellulose acetate with advanced epoxy and caprolactone materials, Daicel wants to offer a wide range of polymer options for both eco-friendly and high-quality manufacturing.

The company’s portfolio supports diverse industrial applications—from injection-molded consumer goods to precision-engineered 3D printed components—while aligning with global demand for recyclable and energy-efficient materials.

![Cellulose acetate resin CAFBLO from Daicel now complements advanced epoxies and caprolactone-based materials](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Daicel_-2026-01-20-alle-10.43.35.jpg) 

## Designed for processability

CAFBLO is an eco-friendly material designed for 3D printing in pellet form using FGF methods (LFAM), enabling the production of large-scale objects such as sculptures and furniture. It allows designers to leverage its transparency and suitability for secondary processing.

CAFBLO is primarily made from cellulose acetate, acetic acid, and biodegradable plasticizers, making it highly biodegradable. As a natural, highly biodegradable material, it is characterized by both transparency and recyclability. CAFBLO is also highly biodegradable in seawater, where its raw materials are broken down by microorganisms and eventually converted into water and carbon dioxide.

With the accelerating adoption of 3D printing across manufacturing sectors, Daicel focuses on materials that maintain consistency in mechanical performance and processing behavior. The company’s polymers are formulated for low shrinkage and rapid solidification, enabling the production of functional prototypes and end-use components.

![Cellulose acetate resin CAFBLO from Daicel now complements advanced epoxies and caprolactone-based materials](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Daicel_-2026-01-20-alle-10.43.06.jpg)

## Cycloaliphatic epoxies for high-transparency and heat-resistance

In the US, the focus is on Daicel’s Celloxide and Cyclomer lines, with its offerings now extending to include UV-curable and cationic polymerization systems.

Daicel's resin materials for 3D printing focus on low viscosity, high transparency, and odor resistance, as well as favorable cationic polymerization characteristics. Additives can be used to tailor the toughness of the printed parts, while the materials’ continued post-UV crosslinking increases overall durability and energy efficiency in curing. The company emphasizes reliable supply and quality control to support global industrial 3D printing operations.

Celloxide 2021P, a difunctional cycloaliphatic diepoxide, features low viscosity and very low halogen content. The resin provides high transparency, a high glass transition temperature (Tg), and strong mechanical properties after curing, making it suitable for coatings, encapsulants, and optical-grade 3D printing formulations.

Cyclomer M100 is a methacrylate monomer containing a cycloaliphatic epoxy group, combining low viscosity with high cationic reactivity. It supports applications that require rapid curing, good dimensional stability, and precise pattern reproduction in photo-curable resin systems.

## Caprolactone-modified acrylates for tunable flexibility

Daicel also produces an extensive range of Placcel caprolactone (meth)acrylate derivatives that provide formulation flexibility for UV-curable and 3D printing resins. These include Placcel FA1DDM, FA2D, FA4DT, FA5, and FA10L, which are caprolactone-modified acrylates offering reduced inhibitor content and controlled viscosity profiles.

For methacrylate-based systems, products such as Placcel FM1, FM1D, FM2D, FM3, and FM5 are caprolactone-modified methacrylates with adjustable mechanical and curing properties. Placcel HEMAC1, a carbonate-modified methacrylate, is designed for enhanced flexibility and adhesion in resin blends.

These materials are engineered to improve elasticity, transparency, and chemical resistance in photopolymer systems while maintaining efficient curing behavior under UV or thermal processes.