3D-Fuel Pro PCTG, Midnight Black, 1.75mm is a high-performance filament built to outperform PETG in toughness, chemical resistance, and clarity while remaining easy to print. Designed for multi-color workflows like the Bambu Lab AMS, this filament combines the stability you expect from PETG with a toughness boost that’s ideal for functional parts, enclosures, and wearables.
Why choose Pro PCTG Midnight Black
- Ultra-tough performance: up to 30x tougher than PETG, delivering parts that resist impact, chips, and cracks in real-world use.
- Superior durability: 20–50% more impact resistance than PETG, thanks to a flexible, ductile molecular structure based on cyclohexane dimethanol (CHDM).
- Stronger layer adhesion: improved inter-layer bonding reduces weak points where stress can cause failure, enhancing long-term reliability for enclosures, drone housings, and hinges.
- Excellent chemical resistance: withstands a broad range of chemicals better than PETG—especially alcohols, hydrocarbons, acids, bases, cleaning agents, oils, and low-concentration ketones—while preserving structural integrity.
- Clearer than PETG with manageable moisture behavior: prints smoothly without the need for an enclosure in most environments, without sacrificing clarity or finish.
- Color and printing versatility: Midnight Black offers a bold, professional look suitable for multi-color builds and high-visibility prototypes.
- AMS-ready spool compatibility: since October 2023, our spools are AMS-compliant (more info on spool sizes and weights). Some colors may ship on older spools; these remain AMS-compatible, but you may need to leave the lid open a few millimeters for proper airflow.
- Print profiles for Bambu Lab printers: Print profiles for Pro PCTG on the Bambu Lab printers are available here to help you achieve consistent results straight out of the box.
Ideal use cases
- Protective housings for electronics or tools that need to survive drops and daily wear
- Drone components, propeller guards, and other high-impact parts
- Flexible clips, living hinges, and snap-fit components that require a balance of toughness and controllable flexibility
- Impact-resistant enclosures and storage solutions for harsh environments
Printing and performance at a glance
- Diameter: 1.75mm
- Color: Midnight Black
- Enclosure not required for typical use cases, thanks to low moisture absorption
- Well-suited for multi-color builds with accessible print profiles for compatible printers
- Good inter-layer bonding reduces risk of delamination under stress
Chemical resistance overview (PCTG advantages vs PETG limitations)
- Alcohols (IPA, ethanol, methanol): resists prolonged exposure without degrading or cracking
- Hydrocarbons (hexane, heptane, gasoline, mineral spirits): better resistance to hydrocarbon-based solvents
- Acids (acetic acid, citric acid, phosphoric acid): maintains structural integrity in mild to moderately concentrated acids
- Bases (sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, ammonium hydroxide): better resistance to strong alkalis
- Cleaning agents (bleach, degreasers, detergents): withstands harsh cleaning agents without discoloration or damage
- Oils and lubricants: resists degradation from prolonged exposure to oils
- Ketones (acetone, MEK): performs slightly better in low-concentration ketone environments
For more technical details, you can explore the Pro PCTG data resources and quality information. Print profiles for Pro PCTG on the Bambu Lab printers are available here. Learn more about 3D-Fuel filament quality. You can also find information on spool sizes and weights and the Pro PCTG TDS and SDS documents as needed.
| Chemical Type |
Examples |
PCTG Advantage |
PETG Limitation |
Comparison (CRR) |
| Alcohols |
Isopropyl alcohol (IPA), ethanol, methanol |
Resists prolonged exposure without degrading or cracking. |
Degrades or stress cracks with high alcohol concentrations over time. |
1.8 |
| Hydrocarbons |
Hexane, heptane, gasoline, mineral spirits |
Better resistance to hydrocarbon-based solvents. |
Softens or weakens when exposed to hydrocarbons. |
2.0 |
| Acids |
Acetic acid, citric acid, phosphoric acid |
Maintains structural integrity in mild to moderately concentrated acids. |
Degrades faster in acidic environments at higher concentrations. |
1.4 |
| Bases (Alkalis) |
Sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, ammonium hydroxide |
Better resistance to strong alkalis. |
May crack or degrade when exposed to strong bases. |
1.33 |
| Cleaning Agents |
Bleach (sodium hypochlorite), industrial degreasers, detergent solutions |
Withstands harsh cleaning agents without discoloration or damage. |
Discolors, cracks, or loses properties with harsh cleaning agents over time. |
1.5 |
| Oils and Lubricants |
Engine oils, hydraulic fluids, cutting oils |
Resists degradation from prolonged exposure to oils. |
Absorbs oils over time, potentially leading to swelling or weakening. |
1.6 |
| Ketones |
Acetone, methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) |
Performs slightly better in low-concentration ketones. |
Softens or dissolves more readily in ketone-rich environments. |
1.2 |
| Color Name |
Display |
Hex Code |
Closest Pantone®
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| Natural |
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Clear |
Clear |
| Brightest White |
|
#EBECEA |
P 179-1 U |
| Snow White |
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#F2F2ED |
P 1-1 C |
| Desert Tan |
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#C1AC98 |
15-1309 TPG |
| Flat Dark Earth |
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#977B6C |
4257 CP |
| Chocolate Brown |
|
#58413B |
P 67-16 C |
| Bubblegum Pink |
|
#EAAAB6 |
4064 UP |
| Grape Purple |
|
#5E528F |
7679 CP |
| Cobalt Blue |
|
#0C3681 |
2736 CP |
| Ocean Blue |
|
#0069A4 |
2935 CP |
| Olive Green |
|
#545746 |
176-15 C |
| Grass Green |
|
#4D9D5A |
P 139-8 U |
| LulzBot Green |
|
#C8CB18 |
14-0443 TPG |
| Daffodil Yellow |
|
#FFC02C |
109 UP |
| Tangerine Orange |
|
#EF744C |
16-1349 TPG |
| Fire Engine Red |
|
#C73229 |
P 52-16 C |
| Iron Red |
|
#8A292A |
P 54-8 C |
| Metallic Copper |
|
#894D3F |
7601 CP |
| Metallic Gold |
|
#C58F4C |
16-0950 TPG |
| Metallic Silver |
|
#7D8081 |
Cool Gray 11 U |
| Industrial Gray |
|
#858B8D |
Cool Gray 10 U |
| Charcoal Gray |
|
#4D545A |
296 UP |
| Midnight Black |
|
#353535 |
19-4006 TPG |
| Fluorescent Orange |
|
#EA7A68 |
P 45-5 U |
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