Bio TPU

Bio TPU™

TPU derived from renewable resources. Serving the most technologically demanding markets.

Bio TPU™ by Lubrizol is a revolutionary line of bio-based* thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) that’s made with renewable-sourced material (content ranging from approximately 30%–70%*). Bio TPU's performance and benefits are comparable to, and sometimes even better than traditional petroleum-based TPU, and can range in hardness from 82 Shore A to 55 Shore D. Bio TPU is commercialized as ESTANE® ECO (previously known as Pearlthane™ ECO) for molded, extruded and coextruded end applications, and as Pearlbond™ ECO for adhesive formulations. To learn more, please watch our new sustainability video here.

Outstanding Benefits of Bio TPU

  • Superior chemical, high temperature and abrasion resistance
  • Low density
  • Cold temperature flexibility
  • UV and hydrolysis resistance
  • Transparency
  • Outstanding mechanical properties
  • Good bonding to nylon and other substrates
  • Renewable-sourced, sustainable solution

Applications

  • Formulations of reactive polyurethane hot-melts (HMPUR) used in furniture, automotive, textile, book-binding, and footwear
  • Textile coatings for shoe stiffeners (toe puffs & counters) and hot melt adhesives
  • Hoses, timing belts and molded parts for various market segments, such as footwear, automotive, industrial, consumer electronics, and sports/recreation
  • Additive manufacturing: a bio-based grade is available for fused filament fabrication with a broad 3D printing window.

Lubrizol Bio TPU™ Product Solutions

ESTANE® ECO TPU Portfolio

High Performance Bio TPU *% Bio-based content certified
per ASTM D6866
Shore Hardness Comment
ESTANE® ECO 12T80E 43 82A  
ESTANE® ECO 12T85 46 85A UV-stabilized and good hydrolysis resistance
ESTANE® ECO 12T90E 37 91A  
ESTANE® ECO 12T95 32 95A UV-stabilized
ESTANE® ECO 12T55D 29 55D Easy-to-extrude and good hydrolysis resistance
ESTANE® ECO 16T90 25  91A  
ESTANE® ECO 19T95 38  95A  

If you need a bio-based resin for adhesives, see: Pearlbond™ ECO TPU

For more information on our 3D printing grade for filaments, click here: ESTANE® 3D ECO TPU

 

*Bio-based content as certified in accordance with ASTMD D6866

BIo TPU by Lubrizol

Sustainable Solutions for Adhesives

Learn more about our grade with 67% bio-based content (according to ASTM D-6866 certification) commercialized as Pearlbond™ ECO 590 TPU and its LCA data. This polymer is applied in HMPUR formulations and in hot melt adhesives.
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