Find the right 3D printing materials for your application
HP 3D HR PA 12 FR enabled by Evonik
Halogen-free flame-retardant material16 with 60% reusability, disruptive cost per part and smooth surface finish.15
HP 3D HR PA 11 Gen2
A ductile, bio-based material18 for repeatable and cost-effective part production19,20
HP 3D HR PA 12 S enabled by Arkema
Ideal for producing premium surface aesthetics with a lower cost per part4 and high reusability.9
HP 3D HR PA 12 enabled by Evonik
Ideal for producing strong, low-cost parts10 that reduce your carbon footprint.11
HP 3D HR PA 12 W
Ideal for engineering-grade parts for white or vibrant color applications.
HP 3D HR PP enabled by Forward AM
Ideal for producing chemical-resistant6, weldable, low moisture absorption, functional parts ensuring an optimal balance between performance and cost.14
Forward AM Ultrasint® TPU01
Produce flexible, durable parts with excellent elasticity and impact resistance.
HP 3D HR PA 11
Ideal for producing strong, ductile1 functional parts and minimize waste with a quality bio-based material.2
HP 3D HR PA 12 GB
Ideal for producing stiff, dimensionally stable, quality parts.
HP 3D HR TPA enabled by Evonik
Ideal for producing easy-to-process, flexible, and lightweight parts with enhanced rebound resilience and high part uniformity.
Material datasheets
Find key specifications, mechanical properties, and dimensional capabilities to help you choose the right material for your production needs. Click each material to download its datasheet.
HP Jet Fusion 5600
HP Jet Fusion 5400
HP Jet Fusion 5200
Portfolio selection guide
Find your ideal HP MJF material. Check the properties that matter most for your application.
Stiffness
Impact resistance
Elongation
Dimensional capability
Level of detail
Flat part
Temperature resistance
Chemical resistance22
Low moisture absorption
Lightweight
Surface roughness
HP 3D HR PA 12 W
Good
Acceptable
Acceptable
Best
Best
Good
Acceptable
Good
Not recommended
Good
Good
HP 3D HR PA 11
Good
Good
Good
Good
Best
Acceptable
Not recommended
Good
Not recommended
Good
Good
HP 3D HR PA 12 S enabled by Arkema
Good
Acceptable
Not recommended
Best
Best
Good
Acceptable
Good
Not recommended
Good
Best
HP 3D HR PA 12 enabled by Evonik
Good
Acceptable
Not recommended
Best
Good
Good
Acceptable
Good
Not recommended
Good
Good
HP 3D HR PA 12 FR enabled by Evonik
Good
Not recommended
Not recommended
Best
Best
Good
Acceptable
Good
Not recommended
Good
Best
HP 3D HR PA 12 GB
Best
Not recommended
Not recommended
Good
Good
Good
Good
n/a
Not recommended
Acceptable
Good
HP 3D HR PP enabled by Forward AM
Acceptable
Acceptable
Acceptable
Acceptable
Acceptable
Not recommended
Acceptable
Best
Best
Best
Acceptable
Rebound (%)
Elongation at break (%)
Tensile strength (MPa)
Abrasion resistance (mm)
HP 3D HR TPA enabled by Evonik
Best
Good
Good
Good
Forward AM Ultrasint® TPU01
Good
Good
Good
Best
Resources & guides
Regulatory summary
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Environmental impact information
Learn about the steps HP is taking to reduce the environmental impact of 3D printing.
Materials compatibility chart
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Safety information
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Active 3D printing materials partnerships
HP is working with top-tier materials companies to better address 3D printing needs across industries. With these partners, HP is enabling performance improvements and new possibilities for part properties. If you would like to join us in material development activities, contact us.
Active post-processing partnerships
HP has established partnerships with leading post-processing experts to strengthen its ability to meet 3D printing demands across different industries. Together with these partners, HP is driving advancements and uncovering new possibilities for finished parts.
Disclaimers
- This flame retardant is non-halogenated according to IEC 61249-2-21, based on Evonik material composition on dated September, 2024.
- Producing functional parts batch after batch. For testing, material is aged in real printing conditions and powder is tracked by generations (worst case for reusability). Parts are then made from each generation and tested for mechanical properties and accuracy.
- HP 3D High Reusability PA 11 Gen2 powder is made with 100% renewable carbon content derived from castor plants grown without GMOs in arid areas that do not compete with food crops. HP 3D High Reusability PA 11 Gen2 is made using renewable sources, and may be made together with certain non-renewable sources. A renewable resource is a natural organic resource that can be renewed at the same speed in which it is consumed. Renewable stands for the number of carbon atoms in the chain coming from renewable sources (in this case, castor seeds) according to ASTM D6866.
- HP Jet Fusion 3D Printing Solutions using HP 3D High Reusability PA 11 Gen2 provide up to 80% powder reusability ratio, producing functional parts batch after batch. For testing, material is aged in real printing conditions and powder is tracked by generations (worst case for reusability). Parts are then made from each generation and tested for mechanical properties and accuracy.
- As of May 2025, the HP Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) tool calculates 40% lower variable cost comparing HP 3D HR PA 11 Gen2 parts from the HP JF 5600 Series to HP 3D HR PA 11 (Gen1) parts from the HP JF 4200 Series, assuming maximum reusability of 80% for HP 3D HR PA 11 Gen2 and 70% for HP 3D HR PA 11 (Gen1).
- As of May 2025, no other PA 11 material in the Additive Manufacturing industry offers 80% material reusability. Source: internal audit.
- As of May 2025, PA 11 Gen2 yields lower carbon footprint parts compared to all other materials enabled for HP MJF.
- Based on internal HP testing, you can achieve zero waste by applying all the fresh materials added to the system to the final printed parts (starting at 85% reusability ratio and 7% packing density). With HP 3D HR PA 12 S, enabled by Arkema, using Balanced print mode, printed part density doubles powder density, optimizing powder usage for continuous printing (requiring a fresh material ratio that’s twice the input packing density).
- Recycling program from Arkema. Available in Europe and US. Check Arkema's website for more information.
- Up to 90% powder reusability for certain applications which plot design does not reach packing densities higher than 4%.
- Based on internal testing and public data for solutions on market as of April, 2016. Cost analysis based on: standard solution configuration price, supplies price, and maintenance costs recommended by manufacturer. Cost criteria: printing 1.4 full build chambers of parts per day/5 days per week over 1 year of 30 cm3 parts at 10% packing density on Fast print mode using HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 material, and the powder reusability ratio recommended by manufacturer, and printing under certain build conditions and part geometries.
- Carbon footprint reduction calculated by Evonik.
- Available for free upon request on the HP Jet Fusion 5600 Series 3D Printing Solution using HP 3D HR PA 12 enabled by Evonik.
- For HP 3D High Reusability PP enabled by Forward AM, based on internal HP testing, May 2020, with tests for mechanical property retention, dimensional stability, and weight change after 7- and 30-day immersion with acids, bases, organic solvents, and aqueous solutions. Due to the material characteristics, extra tuning is required in part design and printing, compared to other rigid HP 3D Printing materials.
- Compared to other materials in the HP 3D materials portfolio as of May, 2020.
- This product is certified for Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 302 for Flammability of Interior Materials–Passenger Cars, Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles, Trucks, and Buses.
- For more information, check safety datasheets here.
- Testing according to ASTM D638, ASTM D256, and ASTM D648 using HDT at different loads with a 3D scanner for dimensional accuracy. Testing monitored using statistical process controls.
- HP 3D High Reusability PA 11 powder is made with 100% renewable carbon content derived from castor plants grown without GMOs in arid areas that do not compete with food crops. HP 3D High Reusability PA 11 is made using renewable sources, and may be made together with certain non-renewable sources. A renewable resource is a natural organic resource that can be renewed at the same speed in which it is consumed. Renewable stands for the number of carbon atoms in the chain coming from renewable sources (in this case, castor seeds) according to ASTM D6866.
- Carbon footprint reduction calculated by Arkema.
- Testing according to ASTM D638, ASTM D256, and ASTM D648 with a 3D scanner for dimensional stability. Testing monitored using statistical process controls.
- For HP 3D High Reusability PA 12, and PA 11, enabled by Evonik based on internal HP testing, June 2017. Tested with diluted alkalies, concentrated alkalies, chlorine salts, alcohol, ester , ethers, ketones, aliphatic hydrocarbons, unleaded petrol, motor oil, aromatic hydrocarbons, toluene, and DOT 3 brake fluid._For HP 3D High Reusability PP enabled by Forward AM, based on internal HP testing, May 2020, with tests for mechanical property retention, dimensional stability, and weight change after 7- and 30-day immersion with acids, bases, organic solvents, and aqueous solutions. Due to the material characteristics, extra tuning is required in part design and printing, compared to other rigid HP 3D Printing material.
- HP has completed preliminary biocompatibility testing of printed parts deemed representative of those that would most likely be used for commercial purposes. The intent of this testing is to initially characterize the suitability of printed parts for certain regulated market applications affiliated with the HP 3D HR PA 12, enabled by Evonik material. For additional information please contact your HP representative. Environmental Attributes and Regulatory Summary (EARS) document are available upon request. Please contact your HP representative to get the latest version.
- HP has completed preliminary biocompatibility testing of printed parts deemed representative of those that would most likely be used for commercial purposes. The intent of this testing is to initially characterize the suitability of printed parts for certain regulated market applications affiliated with the HP 3D HR PP material. For additional information, please contact your HP representative. Environmental Attributes and Regulatory Summary (EARS) document are available upon request. Please contact your HP representative to get the latest version.