Three-dimensional printing energy absorbing composition

A method for three-dimensional (3D) printing, comprising:

• applying a polymeric build material composition to form a build material layer;
• based on a 3D object model, selectively applying a 3D printing energy absorbing composition onto at least a portion of the build material layer, thereby forming a patterned portion, wherein the 3D printing energy absorbing composition includes:
• carbon black particles present in an amount ranging from about 0.01 wt % active to about 3 wt % active, based on a total weight of the 3D printing energy absorbing composition;
• benzyl alcohol present in an amount ranging from about 1 wt % active to about 40 wt % active, based on the total weight of the 3D printing energy absorbing composition;
• a solvent for benzyl alcohol having a boiling point of 150° C. or higher present in an amount ranging from about 20 wt % active to about 60 wt % active, based on the total weight of the 3D printing energy absorbing composition;
• and
• a balance of water;
• and
• exposing the build material layer to electromagnetic radiation to selectively coalesce the patterned portion and form a 3D object layer at the patterned portion.

A fluid kit for three-dimensional (3D) printing, comprising:

• a three-dimensional (3D) printing energy absorbing composition including:
• carbon black particles present in an amount ranging from about 0.01 wt % active to about 3 wt % active, based on a total weight of the 3D printing energy absorbing composition;
• benzyl alcohol present in an amount ranging from about 1 wt % active to about 40 wt % active, based on the total weight of the 3D printing energy absorbing composition;
• a solvent for benzyl alcohol having a boiling point of 150° C. or higher present in an amount ranging from about 20 wt % active to about 60 wt % active, based on the total weight of the 3D printing energy absorbing composition;
• and
• a balance of water;
• and
• a detailing agent including:
• a surfactant;
• a co-solvent;
• and
• a balance of water.