"The Original TPU: Pioneering Durability and Innovation Since 1959"
Estane® TPU
Choosing Estane® TPU means partnering with a leader in TPU technology, offering versatile, high-performance, and sustainable material solutions for your specific application requirements.
Why Choose Estane® TPU?
Estane® Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) by Lubrizol offers a range of advantages that set it apart from other TPUs:
Pioneering Expertise
Invented in 1959, Estane® TPU benefits from decades of innovation and application knowledge, ensuring high-quality and reliable material solutions.
Versatile Portfolio
Available in polyester, polyether, and specialty adhesive compounds, Estane® TPU bridges the gap between flexible rubber and rigid plastics, catering to diverse application needs.
Processing Flexibility
Designed for various manufacturing processes, including extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, and calendaring, providing adaptability across production methods.
Outstanding Performance
Offers superior abrasion resistance, low-temperature flexibility, and durability, making it suitable for the most demanding applications.
Sustainable Options
The Estane® ECO TPU is the pioneering bio-based* TPU product line, reducing environmental impact without compromising performance.
*Bio-based content as determined according to ASTM D6866.
Flame Retardancy
Provides non-halogenated flame-retardant grades, meeting stringent safety standards for various industries.
Global Support
Backed by Lubrizol's extensive technical expertise, customer support and 60 years track-record ensuring tailored solutions and assistance worldwide.
Estane® TPU experts as part of Bjørn Thorsen Elastomers team
Bjørn Thorsen has been the first distributor in Europe for Estane® TPU, working with this material for close to 60 years, acquiring tremendous knowledge and expertise that we’re looking forward to share and put to good use at our customer’s projects.
Sustainability Without Compromising Performance
Lubrizol's Estane® Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) portfolio emphasizes sustainability without compromising performance. By integrating renewable resources and innovative production methods, Estane® TPU supports environmental responsibility across various applications.
Discover how Estane® TPU can advance your sustainability objectives without sacrificing performance. Contact us to learn more about our eco-friendly TPU solutions.
Key Sustainability Features
Bio-Based Content
The Estane® ECO TPU series incorporates renewable materials, with bio-based content ranging from 20% to 69%, certified according to ASTM D6866.
Biomass Balance Approach
The Estane® RNW TPU line utilizes mass-balanced biomass feedstocks, reducing reliance on fossil-based sources while maintaining the quality and performance of standard petroleum-based resins.
Reduced Carbon Footprint
Implementing sustainable feedstocks in Estane® RNW TPU products has achieved up to a 59% reduction in product carbon footprint, contributing to lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Performance Consistency
TPUs deliver the same high-quality performance as traditional TPUs, ensuring that sustainability enhancements do not compromise material integrity.
