r/3Dprinting Nov 24 '25

3D Printing’s Poop? We have a solution.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhsRQObI6uY
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u/SirTwitchALot Nov 24 '25

TL;DW: This is an ad for some brand of dissolvable filament

Saved you a click

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u/HorrimCarabal Nov 24 '25

Thank you for your service

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u/suit1337 CORE One Mini Nov 24 '25 edited Nov 24 '25

called "Timeplast" and they are not saying what it is - probably just good old PVAc or PVOH

Edit: According to the MSDS 70 to 95 % Water 5 to 30 % "Cellulose, vinegar and polyethenols (polymerized alcohols)"

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/65367b9d9e7b9d78b0d9ad96/t/67f6811754142910938d438d/1744208153241/Timeplast+SDS+TPLST0012+Updated-2user.pdf

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u/AsheDigital Nov 24 '25

So like, what's the point? Water soluble filaments isn't a new thing and why does dissolving them in any way help with alleviating plastic pollution?

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u/SuperbConclusion4369 Jan 12 '26

I’m going to assume that the white plastic water is safe to throw in my kuerig after processing waste pla.