{"product_id":"pro-pctg-snow-white-1-75mm","title":"Pro PCTG, Snow White, 1.75mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003e3D-Fuel Pro PCTG Filament — Snow White (#F2F2ED), 1.75mm, Up to 30× Tougher Than PETG, Clean Neutral White, Superior Chemical Resistance, Bambu AMS Compatible, Made in USA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e3D-Fuel Pro PCTG in Snow White\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers the full\n  mechanical and chemical performance of Pro PCTG in the cleanest,\n  most neutral white in the 3D-Fuel lineup — Pantone® P 1-1 C at\n  #F2F2ED. Where Brightest White (#EBECEA) carries a very slight\n  warm undertone, Snow White reads as a pure, cool-neutral white\n  with no perceptible color cast under daylight or LED lighting.\n  On the Pro PCTG platform, that precision white comes with\n  \u003cstrong\u003eup to 30× the impact toughness of standard PETG\u003c\/strong\u003e,\n  significantly better chemical resistance across alcohols,\n  hydrocarbons, cleaning agents, and oils, lower moisture absorption\n  for easier handling in humid environments, and no enclosure\n  requirement. For medical device prototypes, consumer product\n  housings, laboratory equipment parts, and any functional print\n  where a clean white finish needs to survive repeated IPA cleaning,\n  drop impact, or sustained mechanical stress — Snow White Pro PCTG\n  is the correct material.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  ⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003ePrint temp is 260–280°C\u003c\/strong\u003e — higher than PETG.\n  All-metal hotend required. Verify your hotend is rated for sustained\n  use at this range before your first print.\u003cbr\u003e\n  ⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eBed temp 70–80°C required.\u003c\/strong\u003e PEI strongly\n  recommended — PCTG bonds aggressively to bare glass and can\n  damage the surface on removal.\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✅ \u003cstrong\u003eNo enclosure needed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Near-zero warping on\n  open-frame printers.\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✅ \u003cstrong\u003eBambu AMS compatible.\u003c\/strong\u003e AMS-compliant spool\n  (Oct 2023 and later). Older warehouse stock fits AMS with\n  lid cracked a few mm.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSnow White vs Brightest White — Choosing the Right White\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  White filaments are not interchangeable. The difference between\n  Snow White and Brightest White is subtle but visible — and it\n  matters when color accuracy is part of the design brief.\n  Pro PCTG offers two whites for exactly this reason:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead style=\"background-color:#000000;color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePantone®\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBrightest White\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"background-color:#EBECEA;\"\u003e #EBECEA\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eP 179-1 U\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVery slightly warm — optical white feel\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHigh-contrast prints, display, aesthetic builds\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSnow White ← this product\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"background-color:#F2F2ED;\"\u003e #F2F2ED\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eP 1-1 C\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eClean cool-neutral — no perceptible color cast\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMedical\/lab prototypes, product housings, multi-color AMS neutral base\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Snow White's cool-neutral tone makes it particularly effective as a\n  \u003cstrong\u003ebase color in multi-color AMS prints\u003c\/strong\u003e where other\n  colors need to read true against a white background — warm whites\n  shift adjacent colors visually, cool-neutral whites do not.\n  It also matches more closely to the white used in medical device\n  and laboratory equipment design standards, where a clean,\n  non-yellowing white is a functional requirement, not just an\n  aesthetic preference.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePro PCTG Performance — Up to 30× Tougher Than PETG\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Snow White carries the full Pro PCTG performance profile.\n  The impact toughness advantage comes from\n  \u003cstrong\u003ecyclohexane dimethanol (CHDM)\u003c\/strong\u003e in the polymer\n  backbone — a ring structure that makes the material ductile\n  under impact rather than brittle. Where standard PETG in white\n  transfers impact energy as crack propagation and stress whitening,\n  Pro PCTG absorbs and distributes it. The result is\n  \u003cstrong\u003e20–50% higher impact resistance than PETG in standard\n  testing\u003c\/strong\u003e and up to 30× improvement in drop\/shock\n  scenarios. Combined with better inter-layer bonding than PETG,\n  Snow White Pro PCTG is the correct material for white functional\n  parts that need to survive drops, repeated flex cycles, or\n  sustained mechanical load without cracking, delaminating,\n  or stress-whitening under pressure.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChemical Resistance — Critical for White Functional Parts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  White parts in functional environments face an additional challenge\n  beyond mechanical failure — chemical discoloration. PETG white\n  parts exposed to repeated IPA cleaning, bleach, or industrial\n  degreasers discolor and lose structural integrity over time.\n  Pro PCTG's CHDM-modified structure resists both the structural\n  degradation and the surface discoloration that repeated chemical\n  exposure causes in standard PETG, keeping Snow White parts\n  clean and structurally sound through extended service life.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead style=\"background-color:#000000;color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChemical Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExamples\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePCTG Advantage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePETG Limitation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResistance Ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAlcohols\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIPA, ethanol, methanol\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eResists prolonged exposure without stress cracking\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStress cracks at high alcohol concentrations over time\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e1.8×\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHydrocarbons\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHexane, gasoline, mineral spirits\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBetter resistance to hydrocarbon-based solvents\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSoftens or weakens on hydrocarbon exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e2.0×\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAcids\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAcetic acid, citric acid, phosphoric acid\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMaintains integrity in mild to moderate acid concentrations\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDegrades faster in acidic environments\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e1.4×\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBases \/ Alkalis\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNaOH, KOH, ammonium hydroxide\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBetter resistance to strong alkalis\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMay crack or degrade under strong base exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e1.33×\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCleaning agents\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBleach, industrial degreasers, detergents\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWithstands harsh cleaning without discoloration or damage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDiscolors or loses properties with repeated harsh cleaning\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e1.5×\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOils and lubricants\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEngine oil, hydraulic fluid, cutting oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eResists degradation from prolonged oil exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAbsorbs oils over time — swelling and weakening\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e1.6×\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eKetones\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAcetone, MEK\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePerforms better in low-concentration ketone environments\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSoftens or dissolves in ketone-rich environments\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e1.2×\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLower Moisture Absorption — More Forgiving to Print and Store\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Pro PCTG absorbs approximately \u003cstrong\u003e0.1–0.2% moisture by\n  weight\u003c\/strong\u003e — lower than PETG's ~0.2–0.3%. In white filaments\n  specifically, moisture-induced print defects (bubbling, stringing,\n  surface pitting) are more visually apparent than in dark colors\n  because surface imperfections read clearly against a light background.\n  Pro PCTG's lower hygroscopicity reduces the frequency and severity\n  of these defects, giving Snow White prints cleaner surfaces even\n  in workshop environments with variable humidity. When drying\n  is needed: \u003cstrong\u003e60–70°C for 4–8 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePrint Settings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilament diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.75mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSnow White — #F2F2ED \/ Pantone® P 1-1 C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHotend temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e260–280°C (all-metal hotend required)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBed temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70–80°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended bed surface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePEI (preferred), BuildTak, WhamBam — avoid bare glass without release agent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended print speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60–250 mm\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo — near-zero warping on open-frame printers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying (when needed)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60–70°C for 4–8 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture absorption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~0.1–0.2% by weight (lower than PETG's ~0.2–0.3%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImpact toughness vs PETG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–50% higher (up to 30× in drop\/shock scenarios)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColors available in Pro PCTG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 Pantone®-referenced + Natural (clear)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpool weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 kg (2.2 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpool format\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAMS-compatible (Oct 2023 and later)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVacuum sealed with desiccant packet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of manufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Pro PCTG Snow White is the right choice for white functional parts\n  that need to survive what standard white PETG cannot — repeated\n  IPA or bleach cleaning without discoloration, drop and impact\n  loading without stress-whitening or cracking, and sustained\n  mechanical stress without delamination. It's the correct\n  material for medical device and laboratory equipment prototypes\n  where a clean white finish is a functional spec, consumer\n  product housings where white is the brand color and durability\n  is non-negotiable, and multi-color AMS prints where Snow White\n  serves as the neutral base against which other colors need to\n  read accurately. For any application where PETG white has\n  discolored, cracked under cleaning, or failed under impact —\n  Pro PCTG Snow White is the direct upgrade on the same\n  printer setup.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Documents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/support.3dfuel.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/22046343945495-Pro-PCTG-Print-Profiles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\n      Pro PCTG Print Profiles — Bambu Lab and more\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0027\/5339\/6848\/files\/TDS-Essentium-PCTG.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\n      Download Technical Data Sheet (TDS) — Pro PCTG\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0027\/5339\/6848\/files\/SDS-Essentium-PCTG.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\n      Download Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — Pro PCTG\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Browse all Pro PCTG colors at\n  \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pctg-filament\"\u003ePCTG Filament\u003c\/a\u003e, compare\n  with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/petg-filament\"\u003ePro PETG\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore\n  the full material catalog at\n  \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/3d-printer-filament\"\u003e3D Printer Filament\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"3D-Fuel","offers":[{"title":"Pro PCTG \/ 1kg 1.75mm Spool \/ Snow White","offer_id":52735619334438,"sku":"E4503","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pro PCTG \/ 4kg 1.75mm Spool \/ Snow White","offer_id":52735619367206,"sku":"E4703","price":115.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/1986\/2822\/files\/pro-pctg-snow-white-175mm-953575.jpg?v=1773259209","url":"https:\/\/supplies3d.shop\/products\/pro-pctg-snow-white-1-75mm","provider":"SUPPLIES3D","version":"1.0","type":"link"}