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Entropic® Biodegradable Microspheres

Entropic® Biodegradable Microspheres are not only the market-leading replacement for legacy microplastic powders, but also a high-performance sustainable sensory powder that stands on its own as a performance ingredient.

  • A sustainable sensory powder platform for Sun Care first – with additional proven performance in Color Cosmetics and Skin Care.

  • Suitable for mineral and hybrid sunscreens, daily SPF moisturizers, tinted moisturizers, BB/CC creams, skin tints and foundations, as well as pressed powders, loose powders, and lip & cheek formats.

  • Delivers soft-focus, mattifying, opacity, smooth glide, and a refined sensory profile across emulsions, anhydrous systems, and powder formats.

The market-leading replacement for legacy microplastic powders!

A high-performance sustainable sensory powder for modern sun care, color cosmetics, and skin care. Entropic® Biodegradable Microspheres are biobased, biodegradable, non-nano spherical powders designed to function both as a replacement for legacy microplastic powders and as a standalone performance ingredient for next-generation beauty and personal care formulations.

Sustainable by Design

  • 100% Natural Origin (INO = 1 by ISO 16128)
  • Biodegradable (OECD 301B)

  • Renewable Origin & Clean Label Positioning

  • Microplastic-Exempt (EU/ECHA • EU 1223/2009 compliant)

The leading clinically tested, non-nano sustainable ingredient for Sun Care!

An upcycled, biodegradable sensory powder for mineral and hybrid suncare that boosts SPF efficiency and lowers mineral load requirements, all the while delivering improved aesthetics!

Key Benefits for Sun Care Products:

  • Up to 110% SPF boost (at 2% use level)

  • Superior soft focus and mattifying

  • Reduced white-cast achieved

  • Improved sensory experience

Filament & Pellets

Choose the format that matches your printer and production workflow.

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Filament

AquaSys water-soluble support material logo

For engineering-grade applications.

Best for FFF/FDM workflows and multi-material printing

  • Soluble in plain tap water
  • Dissolves 6x faster than PVA
  • Dramatically reduces post-processing
  • Prints at chamber temps up to 120°C

Pellets

AquaSys water-soluble support material logo

For engineering-grade applications.

Best for higher throughput and production-oriented extrusion workflows

  • Available in 1kg, 5kg, and 10kg packages
  • Compatible with many open-source pellet printers
  • Same superior performance as AquaSys filament

Datasheets and support

Request TDS/SDS, samples, or a technical consult for your printer + application.

AquaSys 120 water-soluble 3D-printed support structure
AquaSys 120 water-soluble support, 2.85 mm, 500 g
AquaSys 120 water-soluble support, 1.75 mm, 500 g

Is AQ120 right for my application?

If you’re producing precision composite parts and need high-quality sacrificial cores or molds, AquaSys® 120 is built for these workflows.

Key advantages of our materials:

  • 3D-printed sacrificial molds
  • Injection-molded core applications
  • Complex parts (manifolds, pressure vessels, propeller blades, intricate sacrificial cores)

Is AQ120 right for my application?

If you’re producing precision composite parts and need high-quality sacrificial cores or molds, AquaSys® 120 is built for these workflows.

Key advantages of our materials:

  • 3D-printed sacrificial molds
  • Injection-molded core applications
  • Complex parts (manifolds, pressure vessels, propeller blades, intricate sacrificial cores)

Frequently Asked Questions

AquaSys® 120 is a water-soluble support material for 3D printing, designed for FFF and direct extrusion workflows to enable complex geometry and easier post-processing.

Water-soluble supports are used to print complex overhangs, internal channels, and intricate features, then dissolve away in water to reduce manual removal and surface damage.

In comparative testing, AquaSys® 120 dissolved about 2× faster than a leading PVA at room temperature (22°C) and over 6× faster at elevated temperature (80°C).

For faster dissolution, use warm water (typically 70–80°C) with agitation or circulation.

Yes. AquaSys® 120 is designed to dissolve in tap water without requiring solvents.

AquaSys® 120 is positioned as compatible with a wide range of engineering thermoplastics, including PETG, CPE, ABS, Nylon, PC, PC/ABS, TPU, PP, and other filled materials.

A common starting range is 235–245°C nozzle temperature. Build plate guidance is up to 120°C, and it is noted for stability in higher-temperature printer environments.

Use warmer water, agitation/circulation, and refresh the water periodically to maintain dissolution speed.

If stored properly and kept dry, it typically doesn’t require special handling. If moisture is present, drying guidance is provided around 70–80°C (e.g., 70°C for 3–4 hours).

AquaSys® 120 is available as pellets and filament (including 1.75 mm and 2.85 mm).

Store in a sealed bag or container with desiccant to minimize moisture pickup and maintain print consistency.

Refer to the product SDS for handling, storage, and safety details.

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Jeremy Smith
Jeremy SmithSenior Business Manager
With a background as an advanced application engineer, I bring a technical, hands-on approach to business development—partnering directly with customers to achieve their precision composite goals. Let’s connect and turn your vision into results.

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