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What is Elastollan® TPU?

Elastollan® is a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) developed by BASF. It is designed for various applications that require a combination of elasticity, wear resistance and mechanical strength. Additionally, it shows a good resistance against chemicals and environmental impacts, and is applicable for a wide temperature range. This makes Elastollan® TPU very durable.

Benefits

Elastollan® TPU provides versatile properties

  • Outstanding abrasion and wear resistance
  • High flexibility, elasticity and resiliance
  • Excellent mechanical performance
  • Resistance to oils, greases, and chemicals
  • Good hydrolysis resistance
  • Weather and UV stability
  • Easy to process and recycle
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Range properties

Chemistry

Shore hardness
  • Excellent hydrolysis resistance
  • Cold flexibility
  • Resistance to microorganisms
  • Other UV stabilized products are available
  • Ether
  • 50 A - 75 D

Product availability may vary across regions.

Which processing methods are suitable for TPU Elastollan®?

Elastollan® TPU can be processed using various thermoplastic processing methods, such as:

  • Injection molding
  • Extrusion
  • Calendering
  • Blow molding

The material is designed to provide stable flow behavior and thermal processing stability during manufacturing.

What are the typical application areas of TPU Elastollan®?

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Belts & Profiles
Elastollan® TPU extruded belts and profiles offer a high-performance solution for power transmission and automation where safety, reliability, and durability are essential.
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Cable Jackets
TPU Elastollan® for cable jackets provides protection and verstility across automotive, machinery, and specialized applications like power stations and offshore platforms.
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Films, Coatings, Fibers and Nonwovens
Flexible films made by extruded TPU Elastollan® provide protection, sealing, and adheasion across industries like automotive, construction, spotrs, textiles, and medical.
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Footwear
Excellent mechanical strength, abrasion resistance, slip resistance and a broad hardness range offer many options for shoes with (e)TPU Elastollan® and Infinergy®.
 
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Winter Sports
Skiboots made with Elastollan® TPU meet several industry requirements like low stiffing, very good cold flexibility, high impact resistance and lightweight.
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Molded Parts
TPU Elastollan® is the molding material of choice across industries like agriculture, automotive, consumer electronics, industrial manufacturing, and mining.
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Tubes & Hoses
TPU Elastollan® is suited for tube and hose applications due to high wear resistance, resistance to fluids, and flexibility from -40°C to +100°C
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FAQ ​

Q: What is TPU?

TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) is a versatile, elastic, flexible and wear resistant polymer. BASF's Elastollan® TPU is known for combining high elasticity, outstanding mechanical strength, and excellent resistance to chemicals and environmental influences. It is engineered for demanding industrial applications requiring both flexibility and durability.

Q: Which material properties characterize TPU?

TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) delivers a balanced performance profile, including:

  • Excellent abrasion and wear resistance
  • High elasticity and reliable rebound behavior
  • Resistance to oils, greases, and many chemicals
  • A wide usable temperature range
  • Strong hydrolysis resistance
  • UV and weather resistance


Q: Is TPU Elastollan® suitable for injection molding?

TPU Elastollan® can be processed using standard thermoplastic technologies like:

  • Injection molding
  • Extrusion
  • Calendering
  • Blow molding


​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Q: Is TPU Elastollan® suitable for sensitive applications?

Special Elastollan® TPU grades are available for:

  • Food contact applications
  • Cold drinking water systems
  • Medical applications, manufactured under strict regulatory standards

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Q: Are there compounds and additives available for TPU Elastollan®?

Elastollan® masterbatches are concentrates for BASF's products, used to color, improve processing, and enhance properties like UV resistance, blowing agent activation, and antistatic qualities. The material is designed to provide stable flow behavior and thermal processing stability during manufacturing.

Q: Is TPU Elastollan® sustainable?

TPU Elastollan® is highly durable, non-toxic, and fully recyclable. It can be recycled mechanically and chemically – and BASF is able to combine both technologies using renewable feedstocks and green energy to reduce product carbon footprints and therefore allow for less waste and more value for a circular economy.

Q: Which TPU is suitable for robotics and automation? 
TPU by BASF, Elastollan® is suitable for robotics and automation. Its features such as weather and UV stability, easy processing, resistance to oils, as well as high flexibility make Elastollan® a suitable choice for robotics and automation. 

Q: In which other industries can TPU Elastollan® be used?
Elastollan® is a versatile TPU which can be used in a variety of industries, including eMobility, data centers, aerospace, energy management, outdoors and decking, rubber replacement, PVC replacement, and PVC-free and plasticizer-free solutions.